More top tips for finding a good gas safe engineer in London

1) Can the plumber provide a reference for previous boiler installations?

An engineer who has treated his clients fairly will have a number of satisfied customers who will be more than happy to recommend him or her. If this is not the case, then he or she may have been acting dishonourably. They would not appreciate any negative feedback from their previous clients as this would affect your decision making.

Gas safe engineers in London are in demand and will be expensive. The cheaper the quote and the inability to contact a registered office or receive a guarantee, are strong indications that you have an untrustworthy plumber. By employing this person, you may find that you will lose out in the long run should you encounter any problems.

2) Does the plumber offer a fixed price offer on their website for a gas boiler installation?

A free combi boiler quotation in London is not a lot to ask for from your gas safe engineer!

Every property's hot water and heating requirements are unique and a heating solution should be tailor made for you, your family and your lifestyle, after a consultation with an experienced gas safe engineer. Attention grabbing fixed rates may look attractive at first glance, but no two installations are the same. So don’t be surprised that after you have instructed one of these firms and paid a deposit, they ask for more money than advertised. maybe using an excuse such as “your system is different” or it needs a “Powerflush”.

3) Does the plumber include a power flush in his boiler installation quotations?

A power flush is designed to clean an old central heating system. Cheap gas boiler quotations in London often fail to include this crucial procedure because it is expensive and time consuming to perform. However, if you are reading this you already are aware of the costs associated with repairing and replacing broken combination boilers - so you will not make this mistake!

4) Is your Gas safe engineer VAT registered?

As mentioned above, gas safe engineers are expensive and in constant demand. Any business only needs a turnover of £67000 to qualify for VAT registration. So if your boiler installation quote is cheaper because there is no VAT on it you know the firm is either dishonest or isn’t doing too much business. Neither is a good sign!

5) Does your Gas safe engineer only charge in full hours?

While it's not unreasonable to be asked to pay a minimum of 1 hour charge for a qualified gas safe engineer - you should not have to pay for services you do not receive. Beware of companies profiteering by offering a lower hourly rate and then billing only in full hours. Companies who provide this type of service typically stretch jobs out for just over an hour and then charge you for two - so beware!

In conclusion

If you are obtaining a gas safety certificate, a boiler service or a gas boiler installation in London all of the above tips still apply.

It is important to get value for money but do not be influenced by deceptively cheap quotes for a boiler installation, a gas safety certificate or a power flush. Remember you cannot claim on a guarantee offered by a gas engineer you cannot get hold of. If the engineer is not gas safe registered - it is illiegal for them to work install your boiler at all.

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