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Gas fires provide a very convenient solution when it comes to heating your home in the winter months. But as with any gas appliance, connecting and commissioning a fire requires an expert, accredited tradesperson.

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We are a highly Qualified family run Business with Gas Safe, Corgi, Achilles UVDB, Credited Engineers for over 34 years in commercial & domestic heating, Natural gas, oil & LPG. Installations, Also a Biomass super green accredited installer. We also cover a 24hr breakdown service. Boiler installation, testing and purging, plumbing & all water related services.

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Reviewed by Scott on 27/1/2022

Quite possibly the most professional service I've had work on a property in all my years working as a Project Manager. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Paul Cardy & Team would absolutely have them back again on future jobs.

www.kbaconstruction.online MAKE YOUR HOUSE INTO A HOME TODAY WITH KBA CONSTRUCTION'S We are a building company with many years combined experience. working as Builder in London (UK), we help to make your house a home or property investment you can rely on.

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Reviewed by Joe on 20/3/2023

Khaled immediately responded to my request for a repaint of our Mayfair office, provided a very reasonable quote and then professionally completed the job to an exceptional standard. Thanks so much Khaled!

25 years experience domestic and commercial plumbing and heating Moved back to the area and looking to build up customer base

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Reviewed by George on 29/4/2023

Would recommend Andy to anyone he did a grand job for us

Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Hesting Engineers. Gas Safe Registered. Water safe registered. Proper plumbing & heating. 10+ years serving customers across London & Home Counties. - Fully qualified, insured, & licensed - people pleasing plumbers in London. All work guaranteed. New installations Boilers/HIU’s Unvented cylinders Breakdowns/repairs System design General plumbing Leak repairs Gas safe engineers 24/7 hour emergency call out

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Reviewed by Mohan on 4/4/2022

David was a true professional. He replaced the electric shower in the bathroom and it was done well. He kept me appraised of the task and was prompt to provide quotes and subsequently complete the task. I would whole heartedly recommend him for the job.

Boiler service and repair by a fully qualified and insured gas safe angineer. Landlord gas safety checks. Emergency call outs for any gas and heating related issues. Competitive prices.

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Reviewed by Montserrat on 10/5/2023

Lucas provided an excellent service with a thorough and detailed job on a combi bolier. Before the visit he checked on the bolier model and was well-prepared. He spent a long time looking at everything in detail, tested the gas and electricity meter and took time to explain everything he was doing. I arranged this service for my mum who lives alone and I am very grateful for the care taken throughout the entire process. Thank you for doing such a great job! Highly recommend.

We have extensive experience in gas boiler repairs and installations in the West Midlands and beyond. Our Gas Safe engineers are qualified in working with domestic gas central heating systems. Our qualifications include: CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1.

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Reviewed by Venkata on 28/9/2020

Turned up as agreed, worked around minor issues without charging additional amount. Recommended

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Reviewed by SYLVia on 18/3/2023

Good service, polite, Job well done.

Hello, my name is Josh. I have over 14 years plumbing and heating experience in both domestic and commercial settings. I undertake all aspects of domestic plumbing work, from a basic tap swap, full bathroom refurbishments, radiator replacements, boiler swaps and full system changes, to name a but a few. I have worked for a large commercial mechanical engineering firm for the last 10 years where I managed teams of plumbers as a working plumbing foreman. I understand that customers want a reliable, friendly and professional plumber, which is exactly what I offer. It is important to me that my customers receive the highest standard of work, no matter how big or small the job is. I look forward to assisting you in any way I can. Please do not hesitate to get in contact for a no obligation discussion. Thank you for viewing my page.

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Reviewed by Josie on 18/4/2023

Josh from Hines plumbing and heating did a great job he sorted my stop tap out put me a new tap on all very professionally done and a very nice and well mannered you man thank you for a fabulous service and a decent price for the job

ECM Heating and Plumbing Services The company is a small family business maintaining and installing gas appliances and heating systems and looking to expand over the coming years. We are Gas Safe registered and firmly believe that our customers are key business success. Services Servicing boilers Break downs Cooker service Landlord certificates New installs And all plumbing jobs undertaken. High Quality Standards Our primary objectives are to develop our business whilst adapting to new energy innovation, initiatives and to continue to deliver services to our clients achieving absolute satisfaction to our customers. Customer Satisfaction Customer retention and new business opportunities are crucial to our objectives and we are focused on meeting customer needs and expectations, as well as dealing productively with any complaints or suggestions in ways to improve the quality of service.

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Reviewed by Victoria on 26/10/2020

A very helpful and punctual service. Will definitely recommend to friends.

Family run business since 1995. My son and I pride ourselves in high standards. Design - Build - Maintain. Sustainable builds including extensions and loft conversions. Renewable heating and hot water installations. Full bathroom and kitchen renovations.

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Reviewed by Russell on 19/12/2022

Very pleased with Francisco got our shower working and moved the radiator for us. Good communications arrived on time and also helped us out for another call. Thanks

Highly experienced heating engineer Gas safe for Natural Gas LPG and OIL Started work as electrical engineer became CORGI in 1994 Now Gas Safe up to Date in all qualifications. Specialist in heating, boiler repairs, heating controls, pipework gas water and oil. Free advice on replacement heating systems with 24 hr call out.. Specialist in Aga and Rayburn repairs and renewal of damaged or worn out parts. will bring Aga and Rayburn back to life again. No call out charges

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Reviewed by Alan on 3/12/2014

Les Osborn contacted me within 2 hours of posting my need of gas boiler benchmark certificate .he managed to fit a visit on the same day even though he had a busy schedule. I was impressed with his service and great attitude towards his work .I would recommend his services to anyone

We are a family owned bathroom and gas specialist with over 30Years experience in bathrooms and all aspects of gas including installation servicing landlords safety checks and breakdowns.We can help you with all aspects of your bathroom design to install

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Reviewed by Paul on 11/5/2023

Great service. Highly recommended.

Capital 2020ltd is a well respected Gas Heating Plumbing firm with a wealth of experience. We are Veissman Boiler accredited installers which magazine best buy 2018. offering up to 10 year warranty on certain boilers. we are both reliable and fast working. We can also offer maintenance programmes for customers. offering the whole spectrum across the heating and gas trade. Rest assured you are in safe hands should you require any work done at your property. we also give a 10% discount to Oaps. dont call anyone else we are the no1. also we can offer diacounts to landlords shoul you require any gas safety certificates. ?

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Reviewed by Bethan on 4/2/2023

Good communication, completed job within 48 hours, friendly and helpful

Hi there , I’ve been with British Gas for the last 23 years and have a vast experience over different types of boilers .I have recently left the company to go on my own and am fully gas safe . Work I specialise in, is breakdowns ,servicing,Powerflushing, boiler installations , complete heating installations, landlord gas safety checks and plumbing work / bathrooms . Many thanks Tim

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Reviewed by Nicky on 18/4/2023

Work was carried out to a very high Professional standard. Looks much better than what I thought it would. Wii definitely use again.

Founded in 2007, UK Boiler Care (UKBC) is a well-regarded family-run Gas, LPG and Oil heating company with a first-class reputation for technical expertise, workmanship, and superb customer service. We specialise in Gas, LPG and Oil heating systems. We are Gas Safe registered, and OFTEC registered. We cover Cambs, Suffolk, Herts, Beds and Essex. Our engineers undertake a wide range of boiler and heating system repairs, servicing, and new boiler installations. Our engineers and support staff are all full-time employees of UKBC, we do not use subcontractors or call centres.

Providers of expert plumbing and heating solutions within the Middlesex, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hertfordshire areas. Whether it is Central Heating, Servicing, Repairs, Installation, or Emergency Call-Outs. We have you covered! With over 25 years of experience within our industry, we continuously strive to deliver high-quality workmanship and excellent service to all our customers and for this have been awarded 5/5 stars by our customers. Specialising in plumbing and heating, we carry out a variety of installations to your desired specifications and requirements. Our services range all the way from fixing those annoying dripping taps to new bathrooms, kitchens, and full plumbing /heating installations for new builds and renovations! Don’t delay, give us a call or pop over a message today and we’ll only be too happy to arrange a quote and an inspection.

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Reviewed by Dave on 5/5/2023

Good quote, turned up at agreed time, completed job quickly and efficiently. Overall great!

I specialise in providing a wide range of heating, gas and plumbing services to domestic customers throughout Essex, Hertfordshire and London. My aim is to provide all of my customers with a professional, honest and reliable service that is excellent value for money. I am a highly skilled and experienced Gas Safe engineer with plumbing qualifications and experience, giving you complete peace of mind that your gas and plumbing works are in safe hands.

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Reviewed by Gio on 19/4/2023

Atish did a great job on a leaking pipe. Very knowledge and pleasant to deal with. He responded quickly and would recommend his services.

Aquafix Property Maintenance specialise in property extensions, bathroom and kitchen refurbishments

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Reviewed by Sumit on 12/12/2022

Derek is a professional and he came around at short notice to fix my boiler. He gave clear advice and also what he was doing. The repair required multiple visits but he managed to keep me up to date on what he was doing and also the costs were reasonable. I highly recommend him.

No job is too big or too small for Builder Brothers! With over 15 years of experience in the field our company is confident that we can provide the best service that meets your expectations.

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Reviewed by Tyron Luther on 9/3/2023

Quick service! Came out straight away and sorted everything. Very friendly guy

We are professional, Qualified Electricians working locally and nationally to provide great customer service. I personally have been in the industry for a total of 8 years and counting so would like to say that I know a thing or two. All our work is fully covered and so you can have peace of mind knowing that we will provide nothing but a professional service keeping the customer in mind first. We specialize in all domestic work and like to suggest ideas as best we can and can even adapt to your ideas if you'd like to help you get it right the first time. We can be contacted 24/7 and can provide a 24/7 call out service so whether its' 4am or 4pm we will always be there to take your calls and provide a service.

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Reviewed by William on 10/5/2023

TS Gas pride themselves on their high standards of work and competitive pricing. They have been trading in the industry for 15 years. Their reliable staff cover Berks, Oxfordshire and parts of Hampshire with a 24-hour call-out service. They carry out work on all types of heating systems, from small flats to large 8 bedroom houses with multiple bathrooms, GAS, LPG and OIL. They also repair and maintain to offer customers a one stop shop for future comfort and simplicity. No enquiry too big or small.

Local plumbing and heating company, specialising in gas and oil boiler installation, service and repair.

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Reviewed by Nicholas on 21/4/2023

Dominic was brilliant and explained everything really well as to the service he carried out on our Boiler and hot water tank. We where that impressed we have booked him already for next years service.

We are a family run plumbing business that covers all aspects of plumbing, heating and bathroom installations in the London, Essex and Kent areas. We are gas safe qualified for boiler installations, Gas fires, hobs, cookers and most things gas. We are also G3 qualified for unvented cylinder installations. We have been trading for over 10 years and have gained a very good reputation in that time for reliability, good value for money and excellent customer service. In fact many of our customers have become friends over the years!

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Reviewed by Nyarai on 10/2/2019

Sorry for the late feedback; thank you very much Dave for a job well done. Very professional,tidy,friendly and punctual .Would recommend their service to anyone looking for a plumber.Great service and good price

We offer all type of Gas, Plumbing and heating work. Domestic and commercial.

At Jeffrey Gas & Heating we look after all gas appliances including boiler repairs/servicing, fires, cookers and radiators. We also carry out Landlord safety checks. Lee has 14 years experience working for British Gas where he learnt his trade. Friendly and reliable service guaranteed.

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Reviewed by Peter on 11/5/2023

i local and reliable plumbing and heating company with 25 years experience. covering all aspects of plumbing and heating work big and small

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Reviewed by Alisdair on 1/10/2022

Great job! Not just the standard of work and materials, this was a job I arranged for my mother's home and Jamie's communication and updates were excellent. Would 100% recommend and 100% use again.

At CPS Plumbing Services I will always complete the job to the very best standard. My motto is, if I wouldn’t have it in my house, I wouldn’t put it in someone else’s. Happy to go above and beyond when needed and always a neat and tidy job. Anything from a dripping tap to full system installations.

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Reviewed by john on 27/10/2022

Good job. On time, tidy work. No gas safety certificate though.

Gas Safe Registered engineer covering all aspects of domestic gas small plumbing and electrical works. All white goods covered (gas appliances, electric appliances, washing machines dishwashers, fridges etc) integrated works also undertaken. Please Note: Call out charges apply

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Reviewed by Keith on 11/2/2023

Sean was quick to come and diagnose fault and fix boiler.

boiler installation/repair central heating plumbing bathroom design and installation

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Reviewed by Simon on 2/4/2023

Quick response, excellent timing and quick solution- thanks

I’m Rob shelter of shelter-Adams ltd. We specialise in high level Boiler and Central heating installations for Gas, LPG, and Oil fired systems, General gas and oil work, Boiler servicing, Landlord Gas safety certificates and all general plumbing and plumbing maintenance. I’ve been running this business as a fully insured, company for over a decade, Firstly working as a sole trader, and now as a limited company, I’ve been in the industry for 25 years plus. Over the years I've built up a fantastic team with a range of experience, and we also have several apprentices ensuring we bring youth and energy to our company, We have a fantastic reputation for our first class workmanship and attention to detail, and our excellent after sales back up, boasting a fantastic on line reputation. We pride ourself on working closely with our customers and boasting excellent rapport with all. We only use top brand quality products on all jobs with the best manufacturers guarantees on the market, sensible pricing and overall excellent value for money. We have a great loyal customer base that reflects what we stand for.

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Reviewed by Keir on 14/4/2023

Spot on professional work !! Highly recommend

we are highly skilled and motivated, and take pride in all work that asw plumbing limited undertake all of our stuff are fully qualified and ensure they are giving our clients a first class services . we are sure that you will not be disappointed with our services.

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Reviewed by Olivia on 18/4/2023

Boualem was brilliant - quick to respond to our post, great communication and came to do the job just a few days later. Arrived promptly, carried out the work to a high standard in just a few hours and is really friendly. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend and will definitely book him again in future.

A local All Trades company with over 35 years experience. Our team consists of highly skilled plumbers, gas fitters , plasterers, electricians, roofers. bricklayers and wall tilers. we work to the highest standards at a fair price.

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Reviewed by Arun on 17/4/2021

Just great

WE PROVIDE THE PERFECT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING, HEATING AND PROPERTY NEEDS Our excellent customer service is key to building a relationship between us and our clients. We treat every individual needs as our own, ensuring the best possible solution

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Reviewed by Ketan on 21/7/2019

Had a really tricky issue with my underfloor heating that various tradesman couldn't resolve. Delroy from Secta took a methodical approach, diagnosed it and then fixed it. He also helped me upgrade both my underfloor and central heating system, Highly recommend

LMG Plumbing, A team of two. We take pride in making our customers happy. 15+ Year’s experience. No job is either too big or too small. We are the company to make living more comfortable for yourselves. 5* Rated from customer satisfaction.

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Reviewed by Brad on 12/1/2022

A true professional - the job was completed to an outstanding standard. Not an easy job to complete, but I’m really grateful for the quality, the advice and the time given to get this done. 100% highly recommended for plumbing and heating works.

PlumbFix We offer specialist Plumbing and Gas services from a leaking tap to a new Heating system installation. Emergency call out available 24/7 Covering South Yorkshire and surrounding areas

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Reviewed by Gary on 1/5/2023

Very positive and thorough explained and worked out the best way forward.

I have 20 years experience on painting and decorating in Greece and about 2 years in UK London. My company AD&DB is based North London Enfield Town. As a company quality plays a big role into our work. We are always there, fast and reliable, ready to service you at any time.

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Reviewed by Carrie on 4/11/2022

Excellent work done, job completed to high standard. Really lovely guy, would highly recommend.

Your local, friendly and reliable plumbing, heating and electrical services

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Reviewed by Kevin on 5/5/2023

Quick response and excellent service, would definitely use again and would highly recommend

I am a Qualified Gas engineer constantly providing a high quality service meeting my customer needs. No job is to small no job to big! Years of experience in the construction trade undertaking countless amount of projects. My experiences within the trade allow to perform with the upmost confidence and to a high standard. I am very honest, I take pride in my work and will be a pleasure to work with you.

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Reviewed by Aram on 27/4/2023

Your complete property Services company for all Commercial and Domestic building repairs! Work is carried out in a time frame and within our estimated prices on each job. *Free estimates * Ranging from small

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Reviewed by Catriona on 14/5/2023

Specialise in Plumbing, Heating and Gas work. All types of Wall and Floor Tiling No job too small. Quality Service and Affordable Prices All work Guaranteed

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Reviewed by Patricia on 13/1/2023

Excellent engineer, great communication and an excellent price.

Plum Building Services Ltd is a building company based in London. We work for both landlords and private home owners on new builds, extensions, refurbishments, repair and maintenance. No job is too big or too small. Quality is our guarantee.

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Reviewed by Stephanie on 11/3/2023

Timely, knowledgeable and efficient. A great job! Thanks.

Welcome to JBLB plumbing and gas Services . We are a small family-run plumbing company who specialise in domestic plumbing repairs and installations, radiator and boiler upgrades,bathroom installation and mobility / walk in showers. As a company, We pride itself on delivering all of our customers with a prompt and reliable service, no matter how small the job may be. We also offer discounts to OAPs for most small plumbing repairs and installations.

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Reviewed by Kenneth on 11/5/2023

This company did a very good job to precise specifications and were courteous throughout. One small niggle, not enough to change the grading, was that the new toilet roll holder fell off the wall within a day. Would recommend.

GilliesPropertyLtd We're a small business covering all aspects of property maintenance, from Heating & Plumbing Electrical Services all part P and 18th addition. All engineer's fully Qualified Domestic & Commercial

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Reviewed by Alan on 10/5/2023

Excellent job, will use their services again when required.

Taps to Central Heating, no job is too small or too big, Qualified Plumber with many years experience in Plumbing & Heating Division with Total Building expertise, C&G 6129 in General Plumbing since 2010. Delivering fast, reliable, and friendly service.

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Reviewed by KC on 28/4/2023

We specialise in boilers, radiators, cylinders, heating, cookers/hobs/ovens installations, repairs, servicing and maintenance for all domestic natural gas appliances. We are fully Gas Safe registered and qualified engineers, customer satisfaction is guaranteed. ICON Heating and Gas Services was established in 2005 with over 20 years of experience in the industry. 24/7 emergency response. Central Heating & hot water breakdown All types of boilers repaired & serviced Gas heating Leaks Cylinders Immersions Tanks Central Heating installation Same day repairs

Family run plumbing heating & building company based in essex please contact us for a free quotation we will beat any quote We aim to be with you within the hour Over 30 years experience No call out charge Free estimates on all boilers & bathrooms Gas safe registered for over 20 years 5 million public liability insurance No sub contractors used all employed staff only We are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week

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Reviewed by Phil on 29/4/2023

Nigel responded quickly, scheduled the work and completed it to a good quality.

PJR is a Closely Family Run Business Run by Father and Son based in Essex. With over 35 years in the Plumbing and Heating Industry we have built an extensive reputation for our Perfected work. We have a wide range of both Residential and Commercial clients, including homeowners, landlords, architects, surveyors, designers, managing agents, schools, churches, property developers and main contractors That we offer a complete property maintenance service. In addition to offering Our Plumbing Services we have expanded over the years and now take on many other service such as Electrical, Building and Roofing Work

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Reviewed by Praveen on 28/2/2021

Got a pump fitted as we have very low pressure in shower, due to gravity fed system. Jamie had to visit mulutple times to suggest alternates and finally fitted a silent pump, due to which we all are happy with the setup - get to do proper shower. Job was done neat, and with patience. Took care in covering with mask, and also maintained distance for safety.

From a dripping tap to full house renovations I can help with all work needed. Oil to Gas transfers is a speciality Fully insured and pride taken each and every time.

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Reviewed by Paul on 26/4/2023

Upfront price. Job done in hour. Thanks a lot

Highly experienced plumbing and heating engineer (gas engineer) working alongside a highly experienced quality bathroom fitter and tiler Friendly fast reliable service Quality guaranteed! Contact Andy or Garry

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Reviewed by Victoria on 2/5/2023

Installed shower and shower enclosure and built wall on 3rd side of shower with plastering of new wall.Gaz and Andy are personable and honest about what they can and can't do.They did a thorough job,communicated well throughout and were clean and tidy as well. We would recommend and would have back for other jobs in the future if they arise.

3 Counties Heating/Plumbing/Electrical is a family run business, We have been running for 14 years & specialise in all aspects of plumbing & heating including boiler Installations & break downs. We offer a 24/7 fast & reliable service with no call out charge! 24 month guarantee on all workmanship. Hi my name is Dean, I have been working in the construction industry for just over 14 years now. I went straight into plumbing & heating upon leaving school and have gained 14 years experience from construction sites to private dwellings doing all aspects of plumbing, heating, electrics, tiling, carpentry, maintenance and refurbishments. We cover a wide range of areas such as Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, London & surrounding areas. We have a friendly team and offer a fast and reliable 24/7 service with no call out charge. Qualifications. City & Guilds Qualified Plumbing & Heating Engineers City & Guilds Qualified Electricians City & Guilds Qualified Gas Safe Engineers City & Guilds Qualified Carpenters City & Guilds Qualified Plastering City & Guilds Qualified unvented systems Qualified Tilers Certification in Asbestos Awareness CSCS &JIB F Free estimates and call outs £2 Million public liability First Aid

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Reviewed by Terry on 4/5/2023

We are very pleased with the excellent work Dean has done for us. He has converted our old bathroom into a walk in shower with a very nice tiled floor instead of a carpet. He has made the room look brighter and more spacious, he was very good at keeping us informed of our options regarding tiling, shower trays, side panels etc, he was also very flexible with little addons we requested and extra small jobs in other rooms (kitchen/en suite). I will not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who may ask.

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Gas Fire specialists - what you need to know

Gas fires give you the best of both – more authentic than an electric fire, and quicker to use than an open stove or wood-burning fire. They also provide full control over how much heat your fire pumps out.

They’re also easy to maintain, and installation is usually straightforward thanks to the versatility of most modern units. You don’t necessarily need a chimney for a gas fire, but if you do have one a new unit can usually be fitted to an existing flue.

High-efficiency gas fires are open or glass-fronted and use a flue to send emissions out of your living room safely, while flueless models are designed to work without the need for a chimney. Depending on the type of fire you’re installing, the process will be slightly different. But at its most basic, gas fire installation follows a familiar set of steps.

If an existing gas fire (or an electric or wood-burning stove) is present, that’ll need to be removed. Depending on your decorative requirements, you may then need to “make good” (repair any damage caused by removing the old unit). You can then have the new fire unit (as well as the hearth and surround if you’re also replacing those) installed – always by a Gas Safe-registered professional. 

That last point is key – the complicated and potentially dangerous nature of installing any gas appliance means you must work with a Gas Safe-accredited professional, even if you plan to do some of the work yourself.

Cost of gas fire installation

You’ll probably be charged a day rate according to the amount of work involved in your gas fire installation. Fees for typical jobs range from:

  • £50-£150 to connect and commission a gas fire.
  • £150-£300 to remove an old gas fire and install a new unit.
  • £80-£150 for an annual gas fire service.

How to install a new gas fire

If your home has a chimney, you’ll need to make sure your flue is suitable for a gas fire. This is one of the many reasons for using an experienced, trustworthy professional on this job. They’ll be able to tell you whether the flue is suitable, or if it needs to be relined. Of course, if you’re opting for a flueless fire, or if you’re going to install an external flue, you can skip this step.

Before you begin considering which type of gas fire you might fit, you’ll need to measure your room. This is for a number of reasons. Firstly, there’s a minimum size below which it’s not safe to install a gas fire. The size of the room will also determine where, what size and how many air vents are required. And finally, those dimensions will influence the tolerable maximum and minimum gas pressure of your fire.

Provided your room is big enough and it’s safe to fit a gas fireplace, start by installing air vents. As mentioned above, the size and position of your vents will depend on the room you’re fitting the appliance in. Some high-efficiency gas fires (those using an existing or newly installed flue) might not need air vents, but your heating engineer will be able to advise on this after running the necessary tests. When it comes to air vents, you’ll need a dedicated model designed for use with a gas fire. Opt for a high-quality vent that has an outer cowl. A cheap vent will usually leave you susceptible to drafts.

With your vents sorted, it’s time to decide where your gas fire will go. If you already have a chimney, the answer is going to be fairly obvious. But if you’re newly installing a gas fire, you’ll have a bit more freedom. An external wall, both for the evacuation of gas and a sturdy mount, is usually going to be your best option. After securing the appliance with the supplied wall bracket, a gas line can be run to the inlet point on the fire and connected up. Complete the assembly of the gas fire unit by attaching any fascia or other finishing elements that come with your chosen model.

It’s now time to light the fire and test the emissions to ensure it is operating as required. This is a meticulous task, and if the fire does not meet the exact specification that is stated in the installation guide, your fire must be disconnected from the gas supply and either fixed or replaced.

Types of gas fire

There are a wide range of gas fire types, and the model you choose will probably depend on your home and whether it has a chimney. The four main variations of gas fire are:

  1. High-efficiency (HE) open-front fires – these models are the most common type of gas fire. They have the look and feel of an open stove fire and offer around 75% heating efficiency. As well as convected radiating heat from the fire unit, their pebble or coal fuel-effect stones transmit heat around your room too.
  2. Glass-front HE and outset HE fires – similar in operation to a standard HE fire, these units are glass fronted to help the spent gas travel in the intended direction out of your room. That also means they are more efficient (up to 89%), and they radiate heat to a larger area. The outset variant can sit on a hearth in front of a wall or chimney, rather than being set inside it.
  3. Balanced-flue HE gas fires – the simplest choice for those who want a gas fire but don’t have a chimney or flue. This glass-fronted gas fire has its own flue pipe, which vents through an external wall. This style of gas fire is particularly efficient, and usually fairly compact too – making installation straightforward.
  4. Flueless gas fires – another solution for homes without a chimney or flue, these fires are clean burning, and feature a catalytic converter. This removes the nasty stuff from gas emissions and releases safe air back into the room. Most flueless gas fires are also fitted with Oxygen Depletion Sensors for safety, which turns the fire off if the air quality drops below a certain level.

Gas fires can also be fitted with one of three different controls – a simple top control, a remote control or good old manual operation.

The qualifications your tradesperson needs

We’ve not been too subtle about this so far, and we won’t stop now – it’s absolutely crucial that your gas fire installer is Gas Safe accredited. That’s the minimum (and mandatory) requirement from your tradesperson. But it may also be beneficial for them to carry HETAS (solid fuel trade body) or NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) qualifications too.

As well as these certifications, your gas appliance professional should be more than happy to show off their wide range of customer references, and evidence of previous jobs they have completed to a high standard.

Insurance your tradesperson needs

Public liability insurance is vital for all work conducted on your home, and it’s particularly important here – with the potential for gas leaks and damage to your property. Make sure your tradesperson holds (and can show you proof of) full public liability insurance.

Questions you should ask your tradesperson

  • What type of gas fire would they recommend, and why?
  • Can they remove your old fire too?
  • Are they Gas Safe registered?
  • Do they also hold HETAS or NICEIC accreditation?
  • Can they offer a warranty on their work?

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Gas fire removal and re-fit

Looking for older gas fire to be removed and replaced with new modern one - looking for this as soon as possible.

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We would like to install a new gas fire into a previous fireplace that has been closed-up. There is currently no gas pipe to the fireplace so that...

Old gas fire removed and...

Old gas fire removed and supply capped of

Service my Gazco Stove

l have a Gazco Clarendon gas stove running on LPG. The pilot light is not working. I suspect in need a new thermocouple and spark ignitor

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We want to install a gas fire and fireplace surround into a space previously occupied by a wood burning stove. There is a liner in the chimney but we...

installing a gas fire

I have a small chimney opening and I don't know wether I want to board it up and just make a feature wall OR install a small gas fire in the fireplace...

Install new gas fire

We would like to install a new gas fire into a previous fireplace that has been closed-up. There is currently no gas pipe to the fireplace so that...

We want to install a gas fire...

We want to install a gas fire and fireplace surround into a space previously occupied by a wood burning stove. There is a liner in the chimney but we...

fire installation

hi we live in a new build with no chimney but want a gas fire. we want a quote for fitting of a flu to external wall and full installation of a gas...

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Removal of gas fire and surround. Opening of chimney fir real fire and fitting of new fire surround.

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