What should I ask a gas engineer before hiring them?

Before hiring a gas engineer, ask about their **experience, qualifications, and insurance coverage**. Ask about the timeline for your project, the estimated costs, and the payment structure. It's also wise to request references from previous clients and ensure they are familiar with the specific gas work required.

Are gas engineers required to have insurance?

Gas engineers are not legally required to have insurance, but it is highly recommended. **Most professional gas engineers will have public liability insurance to cover any damage to property or injury caused during work**. Always **ask for proof of insurance** before hiring a gas engineer.

Do gas engineers offer guarantees on their work?

Yes, gas engineers **typically offer a guarantee on their work**. This can range from a few months to several years, depending on the scope of the project. It’s essential to check the terms of the guarantee, which **should cover any defects or issues arising from poor workmanship**.

How can I verify a gas engineer’s qualifications?

You can verify a gas engineer’s qualifications by checking their Gas Safe registration. **Only Gas Safe engineers are legally allowed to carry out gas work in the UK**. Ask for their registration number and verify it on the Gas Safe Register website.

How much deposit should I pay a gas engineer?

It’s common to **pay a deposit of around 10% to 20% of the total project cost upfront**. However, this **should be agreed upon in writing before any work begins**. Be cautious of gas engineers who ask for large upfront payments, and make sure you have a clear contract in place to protect both parties.

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Pmc plumbing + heating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Im your local trusted boiler engineer, with over 20 yrs experience, ex British Gas, my priority is to fix your boiler, boiler swaps, full installs, servicing + repair, all bathrooms, showers, covered to, you’ve tried the rest now try the best
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Gas Work- 14 Oct 2021
Great attitude, very friendly, very punctual and completed work in break neck speed. Price was very reasonable. Refreshing to meet a tradesman who loves his work. Will look forward to hiring Paul again.
Connock Heating & Gas
Rating: 5 out of 5
Heating & Gas, Boiler Breakdowns, Servicing and Landlord Gas Safe Checks, Radiator Upgrades and Repairs, Cooker and Hob installation, Services and Repairs. System Checks and Repairs
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Gas Work- 30 Jan 2021
Very good! Would use again.
Shahzad Nazir
Rating: 5 out of 5
I’m a professional plumber I can manage to fix new radiator,full house central heating job ,bathroom and kitchen plumbing with reasonable prices
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Gas Work- 24 Mar 2022
Mr Shahzad Nazir had arrived on time. Job done in 15 minutes. Price charge is cheaper then other company i had contact. would recommand
KD Heating & Gas
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a fully qualified Gas engineer. I undertake boiler installations/central heating systems and also specialise in servicing/repairs, landlord certificates. I offer a friendly, efficient service and will go above and beyond to resolve any issues you may have.
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Gas Work- 15 Mar 2022
Konrad turned up on time, well presented and got stright on with the job. Very satisfied with his work and service he gave. Would recommend his work.
GSW Plumbing & Heating
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
Hi my name is Gary Williams & I set up my business GSW plumbing & heating over 10 years ago. I have taken on jobs from the smallest to the biggest & doing so very successfully. I have a very large customer base all over the southwest & surrounding areas. I cover all aspects of plumbing & heating & I am gas safe registered covering natural gas & LPG. I am a Vaillant mastertech approved installer & a nest pro installer
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Gas Work- 3 Oct 2017
Gary did a very professional job, from quote to the completion of the job. Good communication throughout. Very knowledgable and reliable. Will recommend him to friends.
Kassgas Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Kassgas Ltd is a plumbing & heating company that covers Rotherham, Barnsley, Sheffield, Chesterfield and beyond. Our fully qualified team share over 18 years experience within the industry. We aim to beat any like for like quotation and offer a fixed price guarantee meaning the price we quote is the price you pay.
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Gas Work- 21 Nov 2019
Great experience. Very professional. Efficient and straight to the point. Thank you Matthew
CJO Plumbing & Heating
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a fully qualified plumber and heating engineer over 20 years experience. All plumbing works undertaken. Vaillant and baxi approved installer. All domestic gas works full heating installs, boiler installs, landlord gas checks, boiler servicing. G3 unvented hot water cylinder installs/servicing. I take pride in my work and work to a high standard.
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Gas Work- 21 Feb 2020
Fitted new gas boiler and central heating to flat . First fix plumbing to kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom. Very pleased with all work done. Came back to sort a couple of minor things afterwards when requested , no problem. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Baird plumbing and heating services
Rating: 5 out of 5
Our aim at Baird plumbing and heating services is to provide a prompt and professional service. With over 25 years in the industry we can cover all your plumbing, heating and gas needs. All work is fully insured and guaranteed.
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Plumbing- 9 May 2022
Derek is a star - he fixed my existing shower instead of making the job bigger by saying he needed to install a full new shower. He is a credit to his profession. Thank you Derek I am so glad you replied to my job request. Please don’t hesitate to hire Derek.
James Coburn
Rating: 5 out of 5
A reputable company providing the highest standard of work and yet at a competitive price.All our tradesmen are Punctual,well presented and well mannered.Specializing in Plumbing and Heating we are fully insured and gas safe registered,with over 30 years experiance
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Gas Work- 12 Mar 2017
Excellent! Very good customer service. Very good communication. Job done promptly and properly. Hope to deal with again. Superb value for money.
G.3.safe.Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Highly motivated, conscientious, experienced and professional with a proven track record.
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Gas Work- 7 Mar 2022
Adi carried out the work to our boiler etc in the most professional manner at the price we had agreed on. Adi's work is exemplary and nothing is too much trouble, I will definitely be using Adi for future work and also recommend him to anyone that asks me if I know a good plumber that's also Gas Safe registered. Very happy with his work etc.
Joyco Heating & Plumbing Services Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm gas safe registered engineer, who has over 11years experience in the gas industry. I have an experience in working in high profile property such as Grosvenor Estate and Social housing. I carried out services, Landlord Certificate , breakdown, repairs and plumbing related works. I have great customer service experience.
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Gas Work- 15 Feb 2022
Joy was very helpful in fixing my leak and also helped to sort out my heating. He also came out late evening and ensured I was happy with the job and the price.
JB Gas and Heating
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
JB Gas And Heating Fully qualified gas engineer Boiler breakdowns, instillations, servicing, 24 hour call out service plumbing qualifications - Ccm1, Cenwat, Ckr1, Hgr1 Premier South East Cladding We strive to maintain a 1st class reputation as a supplier and maintainer of the most advanced cladding systems and UPVC soffit, fascia and guttering available. We take pride in our work and are here to help ensure that your home or property always looks its best.
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Guttering- 16 Jan 2023
Within 24 hours from putting the post up, Jordan attended and fixed the Down-pipe everything complete within 30 minutes. Communication and workmanship great.
NRH Plumbing & Heating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Self employed gas safe Plumbing & Heating engineer based in St.Neots. Cover all aspects of domestic plumbing including Boiler installs, boiler servicing/breakdowns, reactive plumbing maintenance. I offer the best service from start to finish and make sure my jobs are completed to the highest standard.
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Gas Work- 20 Feb 2022
We had returned home on a Saturday evening after a week away to find that the heating and hot water was off. I asked for quotes on this site and decided to hire Nick to come and sort out the problem. He came out on Sunday morning and sorted the problem within a half hour. He was very polite and friendly and performed a fully professional job. We are very happy to endorse his work and appreciate his promptness in restoring heating during this current cold spell.
J.p.l Plumbing and gas limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
J.P.LEWIS plumbing and gas limited - domestic and commercial gas works - boiler installations - gas safety certificates - boiler breakdowns - bathrooms - plumbing - taps,waste pipes,drains
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Plumbing- 5 May 2022
Great job, friendly guys came and did the job efficiently and reasonable priced...would recommend
Kappa Plumbing & Heating
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hard working company providing excellent quality and customer service. Our job is fully insured and guaranteed. With experience in High-end Bathrooms, Central heating systems, Regular or Combi boilers and every aspect of Plumbing & Heating and our very competitive prices we guarantee you will be fully satisfied
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Kappa Plumbing & Heating has done two jobs for me, 1st was a power flush to central heating which was difficult as not been done for 15 years, he did a fantastic job which took over 7 hours, he arrived on time and was very clean. I was so happy I asked this company to do the job. I had also asked British gas, who were a lot more expensive and very unhelpful. The second job involved new radiators and valves to all. I would highly recommend this company, which I have to my friends, they are also doing more work in the new year, just so pleased I found them.
Tyler Heating Services LTD
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Tyler Heating Services Ltd is a trusted, professional firm of heating engineers based in Harlow, with over 12 years’ experience in central heating installation, servicing, repair and emergency call-outs. When you are looking for a heating specialist it is essential that you find Gas Safe engineers who prioritise safety and high standards. We specialise in all types of central heating systems and plumbing work and hold recognised trade qualifications and are Gas Safe registered.
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Gas Work- 2 Mar 2022
Communication, effort and working as discussed, Jake is a great guy but In retrospect the time they thought they needed wasn’t enough, did all they could to do the work in 2 days when really 3/4 days was required. Stayed late into the evening, they worked really hard, cleaned up but having to ask them to leave at 8pm on our wedding anniversary wasn't really welcome, but that was more to do with commissioning and issues with the existing heating system, as a result we have one radiator that doesn’t work. Jake is approachable, trustworthy, honest, hard working plumber, needs to give more time to get the works finished but his standard of work is very good good where finished.