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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and extensive knowledge, making every interaction pleasant and informative. The service provided is frequently highlighted as excellent, with many people appreciating the efficiency and thoroughness of the work, often exceeding expectations. Consumers are particularly impressed with the quality of the products, noting their effectiveness and durability. The customer service is also highly regarded for its responsiveness and ability to resolve issues promptly. However, some customers mentioned issues with product effectiveness, stating that their water remained hard even after installation. A few other people also felt that the need for annual servicing was not clearly communicated at the time of purchase.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dave W carried out the service. He arrived promptly, was cheerful, helpful and clearly very professional. The annual service was conducted thoroughly and I learned more about the system than any manua... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a couple of false starts (partly due to unforeseen issues) we had Richard Lawrence come for a couple of hours and resolve it all - including completing new drainage, drilling and testing the who... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had our machine fitted in by our plumbers during renovation. But they did not tell us we needed annual servicing. Anyway a part in the machine broke so when I called I was helped by Kay. She really... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Never usually bother with a water softener service, but this was in a new house and we were not sure how well it was working. Having had Dave W come and spend best part of a couple of hours here, I... See more


Company details

  1. Water Softening Equipment Supplier
  2. Water Filter Supplier
  3. Water Purification Company
  4. Water Treatment Supplier

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Monarch Water is one of the UK's leading water softener and scale prevention systems manufacturer since 1964, supporting group and independent merchants nationally.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

798 reviews

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The bypass valve kit gives away and starts leaking

The bypass valve kit gives away and starts leaking. I installed this 2 years back and the valve has not started leaking. The valve is also not available easily in the market to replace it which makes it tricky to have water running untill the leak is sorted.

April 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Water Softner.

Richard came today to service our water softner.
He did a very thorough job taking great care to protect our wood flooring whilst working. Very happy with the service from Monarch.

April 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Richard L

Richard came to service and repair our softener. He was helpful, clear, instilled a sense of trust in the customer and had a genuine care for his work. He was knowledgeable and gave us helpful advice without seeming to just be out to sell us products. He was first rate and is did the company proud.

April 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very satisfied customer

A very satisfied customer
I had a 5 year old water softener that was put in by a company installing my new bathroom. Recently the water softener broke down. I contacted Monarch who informed me my appliance had never been registered but they would send an engineer to sort out the problem. Richard turned up, listened to my explanation and assured me he would sort it out so that when he left I would have a system working correctly. He worked quickly and carefully taking the system apart. He took care to explain everything to me, giving me all the information I needed to enable me to decide what I wanted him to do. The water softener had been installed incorrectly and had been very badly damaged in use. Richard gave me the option of repair but with a short period of use before it would need to be replaced or a new model that he could install straightaway. I decided to opt for a new Monarch water softener. Richard was very professional in his work and friendly and reassuring, clearing up the kitchen when he had finished. Once finished Richard explained how to make sure my system continued to work correctly. He answered all my questions. He helped me contact the office so I could sort out payment. Monarch emailed me all the paperwork to set up a service plan. When Richard came I was upset that my system had broken down. By the time he left I was very pleased with my new system and reassured the company would look after my system in the future. Richard was friendly and professional, an excellent Monarch employee. I am pleased to recommend this engineer and his company.

April 13, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misleading Warranty

Originally purchased a Monarch softener as recommended by my plumber. Claims to have a 7 year guarantee. Turns out you only get this if the unit is serviced every year. Very misleading.

Softener returned and another brand used instead.

April 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dave W carried out the service

Dave W carried out the service. He arrived promptly, was cheerful, helpful and clearly very professional. The annual service was conducted thoroughly and I learned more about the system than any manual could ever impart. A first class job, thank you.

April 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service completed by Richard…

Great service completed by Richard Lawrence. Knowledgeable and professional throughout. Completed the service efficiently and provided us with some helpful information related to the unit. Visit was very much appreciated.

March 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dave W - faultless experience

Dave W fitted a new softener for us today. He communicated to let us know when he would arrive, was really punctual, answered all my questions, cleared up everything and packaged/separated up the softener so it was really easy and ready for me to take to the recycling centre. He was efficient, polite, friendly and a pleasure to have in our home.
I would highly recommend Monarch and the engineer Dave W.

April 2, 2026
Unprompted review

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