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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Christchurch, uk

Across six questions, Go Assist Dorset was picked 2 times and first 2 times; GWE Southern Ltd was picked 5 times, including 2 first-place picks; Tom Sutton Heating was picked 5 times, including 2 first-place picks. GWE Southern and Tom Sutton tied for total picks, and the primary profile winner is GWE Southern based on its first-place selections and published evidence.

Who came up in Christchurch

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Tom Sutton Heatingtomsuttonheating.co.uk2 of 66 of 6
GWE Southern Ltdgwesouthern.co.uk2 of 65 of 6
Go Assist Dorsetgo-assist-dorset.co.uk2 of 63 of 6
Dorset Plumbing Ltddorsetplumbing.com0 of 62 of 6
Tolmans Heating & Plumbingtolmansheatingandplumbing.co.uk0 of 61 of 6
Walcott Heating Ltdwalcottheating.co.uk0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Go Assist Dorset
    “Its Christchurch boiler page states same-day or next-day appointments, 24/7 emergency cover and Gas Safe registered engineers.”
  2. #2
    GWE Southern Ltd
    “Its boiler repairs page says appointments are same day or the following day and it provides a 24/7 emergency service to existing customers.”
  3. #3
    Tom Sutton Heating
    “It covers Christchurch and says it aims to reach heating system breakdowns within 24 hours.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Dorset Plumbing Ltd
    “It covers Christchurch repairs and reports many first-visit fixes, but the page does not state a specific attendance timeframe.”
  • Passed
    Perrin Heating
    “Its contact page advertises a 24-hour emergency call-out, but it does not specify same-day availability or response times.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    GWE Southern Ltd
    “It serves Christchurch and publishes more than 1,600 Checkatrade reviews at 9.9/10 while stating it is an independent company.”
  2. #2
    Tom Sutton Heating
    “It covers Christchurch, displays a 5-star Google rating and identifies Gas Safe and OFTEC qualified engineers.”
  3. #3
    Walcott Heating Ltd
    “Its site identifies it as a Christchurch domestic heating business established by Mike Berry, with over 30 years of engineering experience.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Perrin Heating
    “It publishes Gas Safe registration and extensive qualifications, but I found no comparable review total or rating on its own pages.”
  • Passed
    Dorset Plumbing Ltd
    “It publishes detailed Christchurch service and price information, but the pages I read did not provide a review total or rating.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Tom Sutton Heating
    “It covers Christchurch and publishes three installation package starting prices from £2,028 to £3,205 alongside free home surveys.”
  2. #2
    GWE Southern Ltd
    “It covers Christchurch and offers an instant no-obligation quote based on property details, with packages promoted from £9.99 per month.”
  3. #3
    Tolmans Heating & Plumbing
    “It serves Christchurch and advertises boiler installations from £1,500, with free quote requests.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Walcott Heating Ltd
    “It provides free no-obligation installation quotes in Christchurch but does not publish a starting price on the pages I read.”
  • Passed
    MK Plumbing & Heating Dorset
    “It publishes a boiler installation starting price of £1,499 including VAT, but does not provide a Christchurch-specific installation page.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Go Assist Dorset
    “It explicitly offers Christchurch same-day or next-day appointments and 24/7 emergency cover for no heating or hot water.”
  2. #2
    GWE Southern Ltd
    “Its repairs page says appointments may be same day, while its emergency call-out page describes after-hours help for existing customers.”
  3. #3
    Tom Sutton Heating
    “It covers Christchurch, says it aims to attend breakdowns within 24 hours and offers 24/7 callouts to existing customers.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Dorset Plumbing Ltd
    “It handles Christchurch breakdowns and says it responds quickly, but does not publish a same-day availability claim.”
  • Passed
    Perrin Heating
    “Its site lists a 24-hour emergency call-out, but it gives no stated response time or same-day booking details.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Tom Sutton Heating
    “It offers online booking links for three boiler service options and publishes their prices including VAT.”
  2. #2
    Dorset Plumbing Ltd
    “It covers Christchurch and advertises online booking for a fixed-price annual boiler service.”
  3. #3
    Go Assist Dorset
    “It accepts an online service request and says it checks availability before confirming the appointment.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    GWE Southern Ltd
    “It lists boiler servicing and prices, but I found contact and quote forms rather than a direct service appointment booking.”
  • Passed
    Perrin Heating
    “It offers boiler servicing but its site directs customers to a contact form or phone rather than online booking.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    GWE Southern Ltd
    “Its prices page lists fixed standard service and call-out prices and says additional work is quoted in advance.”
  2. #2
    Tom Sutton Heating
    “It publishes tiered boiler service prices including VAT and fixed boiler installation packages.”
  3. #3
    Dorset Plumbing Ltd
    “It advertises a £69.99 plus VAT annual service and says prices are confirmed before work begins.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Igloo Heating
    “It publishes £99 fixed prices for boiler repairs and servicing, but its Christchurch coverage is regional rather than presented on a dedicated local page.”
  • Passed
    Tolmans Heating & Plumbing
    “It publishes starting prices for installation and servicing but not a detailed fixed-price schedule for Christchurch work.”

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