Who came up in Gravesend
Every company the assistant named across the six questions, ordered by how often it was picked first. Tested on 2026-09-29.
| Company | Picked first | Picked |
|---|---|---|
| Thames Boilersthamesboilers.co.uk | 2 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Evo Flow Heatingevoflowheating.co.uk | 1 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| SMH Heating & Plumbingsmhheating.co.uk | 1 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Hixa Heatinghixaheating.com | 1 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Able Groupable-group.co.uk | 1 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
Question 1 of 6
“My boiler's stopped working. Who can fix it this week in Gravesend?”
Picked
- FirstSMH Heating & Plumbing
“Its emergency service specifically covers Gravesend and says engineers bring common parts to repair boilers on the same visit where possible.”
- #2Evo Flow Heating
“It lists emergency boiler repairs in Gravesend and same-week appointments for boiler services.”
- #3Able Group
“It advertises 24-hour availability and says it responds 30–90 minutes after a call, with a published starting rate.”
Considered and passed
- PassedThames Boilers
“Its Gravesend page says it does not offer emergency or same-day repairs, and its current site says it is closed in Kent.”
- PassedHixa Heating
“It advertises same-day emergency repairs but I found no independent review profile to compare with the locally evidenced options.”
Question 2 of 6
“Who's the best heating engineer in Gravesend?”
Picked
- FirstThames Boilers
“Its site identifies George Lane as the owner-engineer, cites Gas Safe registration and 20+ years’ experience, and displays 4.9 from 95+ Google reviews.”
- #2SMH Heating & Plumbing
“It describes itself as a Gravesend-based domestic heating business with Gas Safe engineers and more than 20 years serving the community.”
Considered and passed
- PassedHixa Heating
“It presents itself as a local family-run provider with broad services, but the review evidence I found was limited to one third-party listing review.”
- PassedEvo Flow Heating
“It has relevant local coverage and a named Gas Safe engineer, but its site contains inconsistent business-history copy and dated claims.”
Question 3 of 6
“I need a new boiler fitted in Gravesend. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
Picked
- FirstHixa Heating
“It publishes Gravesend installation ranges by boiler type and offers free home surveys with written quotes.”
- #2SMH Heating & Plumbing
“It offers boiler installations and replacements in Gravesend, with local work and brand accreditation described on its services page.”
- #3Evo Flow Heating
“It offers gas boiler installation and identifies Gravesend among the areas it serves, though I did not find a comparable published installed price.”
Considered and passed
- PassedThames Boilers
“It covers Gravesend, but its current website says it is closed in Kent.”
- PassedAble Group
“It offers boiler installation, but its Gravesend page’s published pricing is for repairs rather than installation.”
Question 4 of 6
“No heating or hot water, can someone come out today? I'm in Gravesend”
Picked
- FirstAble Group
“Its Gravesend page makes the clearest explicit rapid-response claim, advertising 24-hour availability and a 30–90 minute response after a call.”
- #2Hixa Heating
“It says it prioritises emergency boiler call-outs and often aims to attend the same day in Gravesend.”
Considered and passed
- PassedSMH Heating & Plumbing
“It promises a quick response but gives no specific same-day arrival time.”
- PassedEvo Flow Heating
“It advertises emergency repairs and quick response but does not give a specific arrival window on the Gravesend service page.”
- PassedThames Boilers
“Its Gravesend page says it does not offer emergency or same-day repairs, and the current site says the business is closed in Kent.”
Question 5 of 6
“I want my boiler serviced before winter in Gravesend. Who can I book online?”
Picked
- FirstEvo Flow Heating
“Its gas boiler page offers online booking, same-week Gravesend appointments and a published starting service price.”
- #2SMH Heating & Plumbing
“Its service page has an online request form that asks for a convenient date and says the team will confirm an appointment.”
Considered and passed
- PassedThames Boilers
“It has online booking and clear service prices, but the current site says the business is closed in Kent.”
- PassedHixa Heating
“It advertises boiler servicing and a booking option, but its online booking availability and schedule were not verifiable from the pages read.”
Question 6 of 6
“Which heating engineer in Gravesend shows fixed prices, so I know the cost upfront?”
Picked
- FirstThames Boilers
“It lists set service prices and says it gives a fixed price before repair work begins, though its site currently says it is closed in Kent.”
- #2Hixa Heating
“It publishes installation ranges and says it provides clear written quotes before work begins.”
- #3Evo Flow Heating
“It publishes boiler service starting prices and says the full price is confirmed before booking.”
Considered and passed
- PassedSMH Heating & Plumbing
“Its pages describe competitive pricing and fair quotes but do not display a price list.”
- PassedAble Group
“It publishes a starting repair rate per half hour plus VAT, but the final price is subject to a site survey.”
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