Who came up in Westcliff-on-sea
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TM Hughes & Son Gas Servicestmhughesandson.uk | 4 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Gas Connect Heatinggasconnect.co.uk | 1 of 6 | 6 of 6 |
| Assured Heating Essexassuredheatingessex.com | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Ecosmart Heatingecosmartheating.com | 0 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Heat Connectheatconnect.co.uk | 0 of 6 | 2 of 6 |
Question 1 of 6
“My boiler's stopped working. Who can fix it this week in Westcliff-on-sea?”
Picked
- FirstTM Hughes & Son Gas Services
“Its Southend boiler repair page explicitly covers Westcliff, offers repairs within two hours, and says there are no call-out charges.”
- #2Gas Connect Heating
“It explicitly serves Westcliff and advertises same-day emergency boiler response by Gas Safe registered engineers.”
- #3Heat Connect
“The Westcliff-based business advertises 24/7 boiler repairs and Gas Safe registered engineers.”
Considered and passed
- PassedEcosmart Heating
“It offers local boiler repairs by Gas Safe engineers, but the pages I found did not give a response time.”
- PassedSurefix Plumbing & Heating
“It covers Westcliff and promises prompt repairs, but I found no specific same-day or arrival-time commitment.”
Question 2 of 6
“Who's the best heating engineer in Westcliff-on-sea?”
Picked
- FirstTM Hughes & Son Gas Services
“It covers Westcliff and combines more than 30 years’ experience with a published 5.0 Google rating and hundreds of reviews.”
- #2Gas Connect Heating
“It serves Westcliff, is a Which? Trusted Trader, and says its engineers are former British Gas professionals.”
- #3Ecosmart Heating
“It is based in Westcliff and a local directory lists it with a 5.0 Google rating from 35 reviews.”
Considered and passed
- PassedHeat Connect
“Its site states Gas Safe registration and 24/7 service, but I found no independently verified review count or rating to compare.”
- PassedSurefix Plumbing & Heating
“It serves the area and publishes boiler service prices, but I found less review and accreditation evidence than for the top choices.”
Question 3 of 6
“I need a new boiler fitted in Westcliff-on-sea. Who should I get quotes from, and roughly what will it cost?”
Picked
- FirstTM Hughes & Son Gas Services
“It advertises Southend-area boiler installations from £1,475, free no-obligation surveys and quotes, and warranties up to 12 years.”
- #2Ecosmart Heating
“It is based in Westcliff, offers boiler installation and advertises a combi installation from £1,600.”
- #3Gas Connect Heating
“It covers Westcliff, offers free boiler quotations and says it installs Vaillant and Worcester-Bosch boilers.”
Considered and passed
- PassedHeat Connect
“It offers boiler installation and finance, but I found no installation price or detailed warranty terms on the pages I could read.”
- PassedSurefix Plumbing & Heating
“It offers boiler installations and free quotes, but I found no advertised installation starting price.”
Question 4 of 6
“No heating or hot water, can someone come out today? I'm in Westcliff-on-sea”
Picked
- FirstTM Hughes & Son Gas Services
“It explicitly serves Westcliff and says an engineer can attend within two hours for boiler repair.”
- #2Gas Connect Heating
“It lists Westcliff in its emergency coverage and advertises same-day response for boiler and heating breakdowns.”
- #3Heat Connect
“It is based in Westcliff and advertises 24/7 boiler repairs.”
Considered and passed
- PassedEcosmart Heating
“It offers repairs locally, but its site does not promise a same-day response.”
- PassedSurefix Plumbing & Heating
“It promises prompt repairs in Westcliff but does not specify a same-day emergency service.”
Question 5 of 6
“I want my boiler serviced before winter in Westcliff-on-sea. Who can I book online?”
Picked
- FirstAssured Heating Essex
“Its booking page offers boiler servicing appointments through an online booking flow.”
- #2Gas Connect Heating
“It serves Westcliff and offers boiler servicing, although its service page directs customers to contact the company rather than book online.”
- #3TM Hughes & Son Gas Services
“It covers Westcliff and describes booking a boiler service at a convenient time by contacting the company.”
Considered and passed
- PassedEcosmart Heating
“It offers local servicing but the site I read only provided contact details and did not show an online booking flow.”
- PassedHeat Connect
“Its site offers a quote enquiry form for servicing, not an appointment calendar.”
Question 6 of 6
“Which heating engineer in Westcliff-on-sea shows fixed prices, so I know the cost upfront?”
Picked
- FirstGas Connect Heating
“It publishes a £90 boiler service price including VAT and advertises fixed-price emergency repairs with no hidden charges.”
- #2TM Hughes & Son Gas Services
“It says it presents a fixed price for parts and labour after diagnosis and before repair work begins.”
- #3Ecosmart Heating
“Its homepage lists boiler servicing from £70 and repair from £50, though these are labelled as offers.”
Considered and passed
- PassedHeat Connect
“Its service page claims fixed pricing including VAT but does not display the actual rates I could verify.”
- PassedSurefix Plumbing & Heating
“It publishes boiler servicing prices but I found no fixed boiler repair rate on the page.”
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