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

Who an AI assistant picked for HVAC in Stirling, uk

Across six questions, Stirling Plumbers was picked 5 times and ranked first 3 times. Easi Plumb was picked 4 times and ranked first once; Checkatrade Express was picked once.

Who came up in Stirling

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

CompanyPicked firstPicked
Stirling Plumbersstirlingplumbers.co.uk4 of 64 of 6
Easi Plumbeasiplumb.co.uk1 of 65 of 6
Checkatrade Expresscheckatrade.com1 of 61 of 6
Heatsafe Heatingheatsafeheatingltd.co.uk0 of 62 of 6
Blair Craig Plumbing & Heatingblaircraig-plumbingandheating.co.uk0 of 61 of 6
Boilers Scotlandboilersscotland.co.uk0 of 61 of 6

Question 1 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Stirling Plumbers
    “Its Stirling heating page describes boiler repairs by Gas Safe engineers and its contact page offers 24-hour emergency call-outs.”
  2. #2
    Easi Plumb
    “It serves Stirling and advertises same-day response for boiler repairs.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Blair Craig Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers boiler repairs and emergency call-outs, but its site asks customers to submit a form and does not state a same-week response time.”
  • Passed
    Francis Masterson Plumbing & Heating
    “It lists boiler repairs and emergency call-out pricing, but its stated weekday hours are limited and it does not promise a response this week.”

Question 2 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Stirling Plumbers
    “It publishes its Gas Safe registration, 34 years serving Stirling and a 4.9 Google rating from 178 reviews.”
  2. #2
    Easi Plumb
    “It covers Stirling, identifies Mike as owner and advertises boiler repairs, no call-out charges during standard hours and a 24-hour emergency service.”
  3. #3
    Blair Craig Plumbing & Heating
    “It serves Stirling and Dunblane, is Gas Safe registered and describes more than five decades of combined team experience.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Heat Plan Scotland
    “Directory listings show strong ratings and heating experience, but I could not verify a company service page with enough detail to compare its offer.”

Question 3 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Stirling Plumbers
    “It offers free boiler installation estimates, Gas Safe installation and a 10-year parts and labour guarantee on qualifying Worcester Bosch products.”
  2. #2
    Easi Plumb
    “It installs boilers in Stirling and offers up to a 10-year manufacturer warranty.”
  3. #3
    Heatsafe Heating
    “It publishes a local starting price for a standard combi swap and explains that extra work can change the cost.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Heatco Scotland
    “It serves Stirling and offers fixed-price quotes after a survey, but does not publish an installation price on the local page.”
  • Passed
    Blair Craig Plumbing & Heating
    “It offers boiler installations but does not publish a local price or warranty detail on the pages reviewed.”

Question 4 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Stirling Plumbers
    “Its contact page says customers can call at any time for no-heating or no-hot-water emergencies in Stirling.”
  2. #2
    Easi Plumb
    “It offers 24-hour emergency call-outs and advertises same-day response for boiler and heating problems.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Francis Masterson Plumbing & Heating
    “It lists emergency out-of-hours call-out rates and customer reports of same-day attendance, but its published working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.”

Question 5 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Checkatrade Express
    “Its Stirling service page offers online booking for boiler servicing at a displayed £99 price.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Stirling Plumbers
    “It provides annual servicing in Stirling but its service and contact pages direct customers to phone or email to arrange it.”
  • Passed
    Easi Plumb
    “It offers servicing from £75 plus VAT, but the booking instructions are to call rather than book online.”

Question 6 of 6

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

Picked

  1. First
    Easi Plumb
    “Its Stirling servicing page publishes a £75 plus VAT starting price and says it is upfront about service costs.”
  2. #2
    Boilers Scotland
    “It publishes fixed-price Stirling boiler installations from about £1,900 and offers an online price process.”
  3. #3
    Heatsafe Heating
    “It gives a starting price for a standard combi swap and says additional costs will be explained upfront.”

Considered and passed

  • Passed
    Francis Masterson Plumbing & Heating
    “It publishes a general approximate boiler installation price and service rates, but not a fixed-price quote for a particular Stirling property.”
  • Passed
    Stirling Plumbers
    “It provides free written estimates for installations but does not show prices before a property assessment.”

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