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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Guildford, uk

Across six questions, Heatcare South was picked 4 times and ranked first 3 times; Surrey Heating was picked 3 times, Embassy Gas 4 times, and J Lewis Plumbing & Heating 3 times.

Who came up in Guildford

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Heatcare Southheatcaresouth.co.uk3 of 65 of 6
J Lewis Plumbing & Heating Ltdjlewisheating.com1 of 65 of 6
Embassy Gasembassygas.com1 of 64 of 6
Surrey Heatingsurreyheatingservices.co.uk1 of 63 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Heatcare South
    “It serves Guildford, advertises same-day boiler repairs using carried parts, and has recent local reviews describing prompt repairs.”
  2. #2
    J Lewis Plumbing & Heating Ltd
    “It offers online booking for emergency same or next-day heating appointments in Guildford.”
  3. #3
    Embassy Gas
    “It covers Guildford and advertises same-day or next-day boiler repairs, depending on availability.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Surrey Heating
    “Its site advertises fast repairs and daily opening hours, but does not state a same-day or next-day repair commitment.”
  • Passed
    Heat Care South
    “No other local provider with clearer emergency booking evidence stood out for this question.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Heatcare South
    “It publishes a long Guildford trading history, the engineer’s experience, boiler expertise and recent local customer feedback.”
  2. #2
    Surrey Heating
    “It identifies local engineer Richard, lists Gas Safe registration and Worcester Bosch accreditation, and describes its Guildford heating services.”
  3. #3
    J Lewis Plumbing & Heating Ltd
    “It is based in Guildford and provides domestic boiler repairs, servicing and online appointment booking with set service prices.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Embassy Gas
    “It offers broad regional coverage and useful online booking, but its public material gives less evidence of a Guildford-based engineer or long local history.”
  • Passed
    Boiler Breeze
    “Its site promotes fixed-price boiler installations in Surrey but provides less detail about Guildford-specific repairs and servicing.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Surrey Heating
    “It publishes two installed boiler package examples and explains how to get a fixed quote for a Guildford property.”
  2. #2
    Embassy Gas
    “Its Guildford installation page offers an instant online fixed-price quote and explains the installation process.”
  3. #3
    Heatcare South
    “It offers free quotes on A-rated boilers and states that available warranties range from 5 to 12 years.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Boiler Breeze
    “It advertises installations from £1,499, but that is a starting price and its page gives less detail about the scope of a Guildford installation.”
  • Passed
    Fortress Plumbing & Heating
    “It describes fixed-price installation and finance but does not give a clear Guildford-specific example price on the page reviewed.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Heatcare South
    “It gives an emergency phone number and advertises same-day repairs with carried manufacturer parts for Guildford customers.”
  2. #2
    J Lewis Plumbing & Heating Ltd
    “It offers a same or next-day emergency appointment that can be booked online.”
  3. #3
    Embassy Gas
    “It covers Guildford and says urgent repairs can be prioritised where possible.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Surrey Heating
    “It claims fast response but does not say on the reviewed page whether it can attend the same day.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Embassy Gas
    “Its online booking system covers Guildford boiler services and displays the fixed property-specific price before confirmation.”
  2. #2
    J Lewis Plumbing & Heating Ltd
    “It offers online boiler service booking with published prices, including £108 for a modern condensing boiler.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Heatcare South
    “It lists boiler servicing and contact details but directs customers to call or WhatsApp rather than book online.”
  • Passed
    Surrey Heating
    “It offers a quote form and WhatsApp contact, but the reviewed pages do not show an online appointment calendar for servicing.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    J Lewis Plumbing & Heating Ltd
    “It publishes set prices for boiler servicing and the first hour of repair or diagnostic work, with online booking.”
  2. #2
    Heatcare South
    “Its Guildford charges page gives service and breakdown diagnostic price ranges and explains the billing basis.”
  3. #3
    Surrey Heating
    “It publishes example installed boiler package prices and says installation quotes are fixed with no hidden costs.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Embassy Gas
    “Its online installation and service routes show fixed prices, but repair costs depend on diagnosis and further quoted work.”

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