Who came up in Houghton-le-Spring
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AR Heating & Gasarheatingandgas.co.uk | 6 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Ho'ton Heating Ltdhotonheating.co.uk | 0 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| PK Plumbingpkeeling.co.uk | 0 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
Question 1 of 6
“My boiler's stopped working. Who can fix it this week in Houghton-le-Spring?”
Picked
- FirstAR Heating & Gas
“Its repair page says its Houghton-le-Spring base is minutes away and urgent visits are often same day or next morning, with a fixed £89 diagnosis fee.”
- #2Ho'ton Heating Ltd
“It is based in Houghton-le-Spring, offers a 24/7 emergency service, and recent Checkatrade reviews describe same-day help.”
Considered and passed
- PassedPK Plumbing
“It advertises same-day emergency repairs and online booking, but the available evidence did not establish it is based in Houghton-le-Spring.”
Question 2 of 6
“Who's the best heating engineer in Houghton-le-Spring?”
Picked
- FirstAR Heating & Gas
“It publishes its Gas Safe registration, a 4.9 Google rating and fixed-price repair diagnosis, and identifies Houghton-le-Spring as its home base.”
- #2Ho'ton Heating Ltd
“It is a family-run Houghton-le-Spring business with Checkatrade reviews and a listed owner.”
Considered and passed
- PassedTyne & Wear Heating
“It has 24/7 service and an owner profile, but its published base is South Shields rather than Houghton-le-Spring.”
Question 3 of 6
“I need a new boiler fitted in Houghton-le-Spring. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
Picked
- FirstAR Heating & Gas
“It serves Houghton-le-Spring and publishes fixed boiler prices from £1,790 including installation and VAT.”
- #2Ho'ton Heating Ltd
“It is based in Houghton-le-Spring and offers free, no-obligation boiler quotes.”
Considered and passed
- PassedTyne & Wear Heating
“It publishes product starting prices and serves the wider county, but its base is in South Shields.”
Question 4 of 6
“No heating or hot water, can someone come out today? I'm in Houghton-le-Spring.”
Picked
- FirstAR Heating & Gas
“Its emergency page specifically covers Houghton-le-Spring and says it aims for same-day or next-morning attendance.”
- #2Ho'ton Heating Ltd
“It advertises a 24/7 emergency service, and recent customer reviews describe same-day help.”
Considered and passed
- PassedPK Plumbing
“It offers 24/7 emergency cover and online booking in Houghton-le-Spring, but its local page says it serves the town rather than being based there.”
Question 5 of 6
“I want my boiler serviced before winter in Houghton-le-Spring. Who can I book online?”
Picked
- FirstAR Heating & Gas
“It offers an online booking request, Houghton-le-Spring service coverage and a published starting price of £80 plus VAT.”
- #2PK Plumbing
“It offers online service booking and states it serves Houghton-le-Spring.”
Considered and passed
- PassedHousewarmers
“It describes annual servicing but directs customers to get in touch rather than presenting an online booking calendar.”
Question 6 of 6
“Which heating engineer in Houghton-le-Spring shows fixed prices, so I know the cost upfront?”
Picked
- FirstAR Heating & Gas
“It publishes fixed diagnosis and installation starting prices and explains that it gives a repair price before work begins.”
Considered and passed
- PassedHo'ton Heating Ltd
“It offers free quotes but I found no public fixed price list on the pages reviewed.”
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