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HVAC city tests · UK · one AI assistant's answers, September 2026

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Chelmsford, uk

Across six questions, Chelmsford Gas Services was picked 6 times and first 4 times; TM Hughes & Son was also repeatedly recommended.

Who came up in Chelmsford

Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-29.

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Chelmsford Gas Serviceschelmsfordgasservices.co.uk5 of 66 of 6
TM Hughes & Sontmhughesandson.uk1 of 65 of 6
N Monk Plumbing & Heatingnmonkplumbingandheating.co.uk0 of 62 of 6

Question 1 of 6

“My boiler's stopped working. Who can fix it this week in Chelmsford?”

Picked

  1. First
    Chelmsford Gas Services
    “Its repair page states that same-day appointments are available where possible, offers instant online booking and publishes repair pricing from £130 plus VAT.”
  2. #2
    TM Hughes & Son
    “Its Chelmsford repair page claims same-day repairs, no call-out charges and an engineer within two hours.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    More Than Just Boilers
    “It advertises 24/7 boiler repairs but the page I read did not give a local same-day response time or repair price.”
  • Passed
    Lionfield Heating
    “Its site lists boiler repairs and emergency call-outs, but I found no specific timing or pricing promise.”

Question 2 of 6

“Who's the best heating engineer in Chelmsford?”

Picked

  1. First
    Chelmsford Gas Services
    “Its site names founder Richard Goodyear, says the business has served the area since 2011 and states it does not subcontract.”
  2. #2
    TM Hughes & Son
    “Its Chelmsford boiler page states over 30 years of local experience and displays a 5.0 Google rating based on 457 reviews.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Chelmsford Plumbing & Heating
    “Its site describes more than 25 years' industry experience and relevant registrations, but I found less detail about its team and customer evidence in the pages reviewed.”
  • Passed
    N Monk Plumbing & Heating
    “Its boiler page gives detailed technical and pricing information, but its headline review figure is from TrustATrader rather than Google.”

Question 3 of 6

“I need a new boiler fitted in Chelmsford. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”

Picked

  1. First
    Chelmsford Gas Services
    “It offers system design and installation locally and links to an instant boiler estimate.”
  2. #2
    TM Hughes & Son
    “It has a Chelmsford boiler installation page offering free, no-obligation quotes.”
  3. #3
    N Monk Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers fixed-price quotes, fits multiple boiler brands and explains its installation approach.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Chelmsford Plumbing & Heating
    “Its site offers a boiler quote tool, but I prioritised providers whose installation page was more directly focused on replacement quotes.”
  • Passed
    More Than Just Boilers
    “It offers free installation quotes but provides no typical installed price on the page I read.”

Question 4 of 6

“No heating or hot water, can someone come out today? I'm in Chelmsford”

Picked

  1. First
    TM Hughes & Son
    “Its Chelmsford repair page specifically claims same-day repairs and says an engineer can be with customers within two hours.”
  2. #2
    Chelmsford Gas Services
    “It states same-day appointments are available where possible and offers instant online repair booking.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    More Than Just Boilers
    “It advertises 24/7 repairs but I found no claim that a Chelmsford engineer can attend today.”
  • Passed
    Essex Boiler Repair
    “Its Chelmsford page advertises same-day availability but provides less established business and review evidence in the pages I found.”

Question 5 of 6

“I want my boiler serviced before winter in Chelmsford. Who can I book online?”

Picked

  1. First
    Chelmsford Gas Services
    “Its servicing page links to booking and publishes a service price from £106 plus VAT.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    TM Hughes & Son
    “Its Chelmsford service page provides contact and call-back options, but I did not find an online calendar booking option on that page.”
  • Passed
    Chelmsford Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers a quote tool for new boilers, but the pages reviewed did not establish an online booking route for a boiler service.”

Question 6 of 6

“Which heating engineer in Chelmsford shows fixed prices, so I know the cost upfront?”

Picked

  1. First
    Chelmsford Gas Services
    “Its pricing page lists boiler service and repair rates and says customers receive an estimated work duration before repairs start.”
  2. #2
    N Monk Plumbing & Heating
    “It publishes a boiler service price and offers fixed-price installation quotes.”
  3. #3
    TM Hughes & Son
    “It states there are no call-out charges and offers free quotes, though its Chelmsford page does not show a fixed repair price.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Essex Boiler Repair
    “Its Chelmsford page claims fixed upfront pricing and repairs from £75, but I found less company-history evidence than for the selected local providers.”
  • Passed
    More Than Just Boilers
    “It says prices are competitive but does not publish a fixed rate on the page I reviewed.”

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