Appliance installation and replacement
Installing or replacing a gas appliance means more than connecting it. The gas supply must be capable of delivering the required volume at acceptable pressure, the flue must be correctly routed and terminated with the required clearances, and ventilation must meet the appliance's requirements.
Relocating an appliance usually raises the same three questions in a harder form: can the supply reach it at the right size, can the flue terminate compliantly from the new position, and is there a suitable route for condensate. These are settled at survey rather than discovered on installation day.
Gas pipework and supply
Gas pipework is sized according to the appliance load and the length and complexity of the run. Undersized pipework is one of the most common legacy problems we find, particularly where an appliance has been upgraded over the years without the supply being reviewed.
Pipework must be correctly supported, protected where it passes through structure, sleeved where required, and tested for tightness. Alterations for kitchen changes, extensions or appliance moves are all work for a registered engineer.
Safety checks, combustion testing and servicing
A gas safety check assesses appliance operation, gas tightness, flue performance, ventilation and combustion. It is a measurement exercise using calibrated instruments, which is why appearances are not a substitute.
Servicing keeps appliances running correctly, maintains most manufacturers' warranty conditions and catches wear before it causes a breakdown. Gas boiler servicing starts from £90 + VAT with any parts on top.
Where we find a defect, you are told plainly what it is, how serious it is and what the remedy costs as a fixed price.
Ventilation, flueing and building work
Building work is a frequent cause of gas problems after the event: an airbrick covered by a new render or insulation, a flue terminal enclosed by an extension, or a boiler boxed in without the clearances the manufacturer requires.
If you are planning building work near an appliance or a flue, raise it before the work is done. Correcting a flue termination that has been built around is far more expensive than planning around it in the first place.
Landlords, homeowners and what we do not cover
We work for homeowners and for landlords with domestic property across Broxbourne, Ware, Epping, Harlow and the surrounding towns. Fixed price quoting makes approving work simple for managing agents as well as owners.
We work on natural gas only and do not work on LPG. Our work is domestic rather than commercial.
