Who came up in Oxford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Gas Maintenanceoxfordgas.co.uk | 5 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Hansons Plumbing & Heatinghansonsplumbing.co.uk | 1 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| Oxtech Facilitiesoxtechfacilities.com | 0 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Oxford Gas Servicesoxford-gas-services.co.uk | 0 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
| MHLmhlservices.co.uk | 0 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
Question 1 of 6
“My boiler's stopped working. Who can fix it this week in Oxford?”
Picked
- FirstOxford Gas Maintenance
“It covers boiler repairs in Oxford, offers online booking and publishes service rates.”
- #2Hansons Plumbing & Heating
“It advertises 24/7 emergency cover across Oxford and a two-hour response time.”
Considered and passed
Question 2 of 6
“Who's the best heating engineer in Oxford?”
Picked
- FirstOxford Gas Maintenance
“Its site reports a 4.9 Google rating from 301 reviews and it provides domestic boiler servicing and repair.”
- #2Oxtech Facilities
“It publishes a detailed service price list and a local directory reports a 5.0 Google rating.”
- #3Oxford Gas Services
“It describes itself as a local family business serving residential customers since 1989 and says more than 3,000 households use its maintenance service.”
Considered and passed
- PassedHansons Plumbing & Heating
“Its site makes a clear emergency response claim, but I found less independent review evidence to compare against the first choices.”
- PassedMHL
“It covers Oxford homeowners, though it describes a nationwide commercial maintenance operation and its Oxford page gives no public service prices.”
Question 3 of 6
“I need a new boiler fitted in Oxford. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
Picked
- FirstOxford Gas Maintenance
“It offers boiler installation and publishes Oxford service and repair rates, making it a useful local firm to ask for a quote.”
- #2Oxford Gas Services
“It provides heating installations and boiler servicing for residential customers across Oxford.”
- #3Oxtech Facilities
“It offers boiler installation and a local price list for related gas and heating services.”
Considered and passed
- PassedMHL
“It offers boiler installations, but the Oxford page directs customers to request a quote rather than providing installation pricing.”
- PassedHansons Plumbing & Heating
“It lists boiler installation, but the site gives little detail about installation quotes or pricing.”
Question 4 of 6
“No heating or hot water, can someone come out today? I'm in Oxford.”
Picked
- FirstHansons Plumbing & Heating
“It advertises 24-hour emergency maintenance every day and a two-hour response time across Oxford.”
- #2Oxford Gas Maintenance
“It offers Oxford boiler repair and online booking, although no same-day response promise is stated.”
Considered and passed
- PassedPlumbbob
“Its listed weekday hours and weekend availability by request do not establish that an engineer can attend today.”
- PassedOxford Gas Services
“It offers a flexible call-out service and aims to repair quickly, but does not state a same-day or 24/7 response.”
Question 5 of 6
“I want my boiler serviced before winter in Oxford. Who can I book online?”
Picked
- FirstOxford Gas Maintenance
“It has an online booking form for service appointments and lists its domestic boiler service at £85 including VAT.”
- #2MHL
“Its Oxford page offers online booking for boiler servicing and annual service reminders.”
Considered and passed
- PassedABC Gas and Plumbing
“It advertises online bookings and boiler services, but I could not verify a published service price or booking availability.”
- PassedOxford Gas Services
“It offers boiler servicing and annual reminders, but I did not find an online booking option on the pages reviewed.”
Question 6 of 6
“Which heating engineer in Oxford shows fixed prices, so I know the cost upfront?”
Picked
- FirstOxford Gas Maintenance
“It publishes fixed service and repair call-out rates inclusive of VAT on its website.”
- #2Oxtech Facilities
“It lists its call-out, hourly labour, gas boiler service and safety certificate prices, with VAT shown separately.”
Considered and passed
- PassedPlumbbob
“It says it provides a fixed written price before work begins but does not publish a price list.”
- PassedOxford Gas Services
“Its site encourages customers to call for service information but I did not find upfront prices.”
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