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Progas Mechanical Services

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Member of Checkatrade for over 4 years
Progas Mechanical Services Feedback Scores
100 customer feedback reports
with an average score of 9.9 out of 10.
Works in
Camberley,Basingstoke,Farnborough,Guildford,Sandhurst,within 40 miles of Camberley normally.
Contact
name: Chris Lawes
address:
Blackwater, Camberley, Surrey, GU17 0NE
telephone: 01276 505037   Enlarged for easy dialing:
01276 505037
mobile: 07879 672684
email:
Company Profile

ProGas Mechanical services was formed in 1998 initially with the current owner and his brother, who both at the time were working as General Manager and Maintenance supervisor for a Major Contracting company. Initially as is often the case they sub-contracted work back from their old employers and the first major works completed was the Victoria Plaza hotel at London Victoria, by this time they had a workforce of around 25 people, a smaller work force also completed projects in Egypt at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. It was decide at this stage due to the old companies demise to also lower the overheads and work on smaller projects in the domestic market, this is when they started doing Contract work for British Gas among others going back to their roots from when they started in the industry back in the seventies.  

The Company now consists of Chris Lawes the owner and his three Sons, two of whom are fully qualified both worked on the above larger projects. Steve his brother has recently moved to pastures new and is working again for a larger Company. With this vast experience to fall back on ProGas are able to offer its customers solutions to most problems with their heating and hot water systems, be it a breakdown, a persistent fault or indeed a full new system they are able to provide a very competitive service.  

 

Skills
Main work undertaken
Boiler Installation/Repair, Central Heating - Gas - Installation/Servicing, Central Heating Engineer, Power Flushing, Radiators/Valves/Thermostats Installed/Replaced
Also skilled in
General Plumbing
Accreditations
Company Information
Interviewed on: 5 October 2007 Public Liability Insurance: Current - Verified on 11 October 2011
Limited Company: No Insured by: NIG
VAT Registered: No. 887299350 Coverage amount (£): 1,000,000
References 3 received by Checkatrade

These references were checked by Checkatrade when Progas Mechanical Services joined in October 2007.

Central Heating Services.
Very professional and reliable, yes we know of them as being a reputable company.
Trader in Ash Vale, 12 October 2007
Central heating work.
They are trustworthy, very clean and tidy workers. Follow up phone calls to check things are ok. I would recommend them.
Customer in Farnborough, 12 October 2007
Removal of old boiler. Installation of Potterton condensing boiler, correction of orientation of 3 way valve, flushing and commissioning.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Camberley, 12 October 2007
Customer Monitoring Reports Showing 10 out of 100
Total recommendations: 100, average score 9.9 9.9 Last six months: 5 reports, average rating 10
Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Complete repiping of downstairs central heating

We had had trouble with our Cen.Htg for the past 18 months since having a new boiler installed by a previous person. We were without heating all during the cold weather until I was recommended to use Mr Lawes. Chris found a lot of faults made by the previous installer and also found that we had developed a leak somewhere downstairs(probably all the jet washing). As we have solid floors and microbore pipes we had to have it all repiped. This was done with mimimal upheaval and good humour and lots of tea by Chris and his sons. Heating is now fine and no further problems. We miss having them around.
Customer in Yateley, 27 February 2012
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
F75 fault on my boiler

Chris and his son were very prompt in responding to a boiler faliure call out. The problem was diagnosed and a replacement part was fitted. I was impressed with how Chris completed the job, he was very informative on what he was doing all the time he was here. His sense of humour was a delight! I would certainly recommend him as a trustworthy engineer.
Customer in Bracknell, 20 February 2012
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
New central heating system installed

Would definitely recommend them to any one. They were on time, very polite and even done the washing up! The work was done to a very high standard and the aftercare has been excellent.
Customer in Camberley, 26 January 2012
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
2 boilers replaced,1 water tank moved and a valve replaced

As a family we have used Chris and his sons 4 times and on each occasion they have been prompt on arrival, professional, friendly and have done an excellent job and we would be pleased to recommend them
Customer in Camberley, 15 January 2012
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Boiler Repair

The pilot light in the boiler at my address failed to ignite and after having another company come round and tell me that I needed a whole new boiler fitted (the current boiler is not even 6 years old!), Chris from Progas was recommended to me by a work colleague. During my initial call to Chris he was able to tell me what he believe was wrong with the boiler and how he was going to fix it. He arrived the very next day even though he stated that he was unsure he would have time to fit me in and after a short time he had diagnosed the problem, fitted a new part which he already had in his van and the boiler was up and running again having also had a thorough service. The end price was better than I could have expected and I would highly recommend this company to anyone. Thanks Chris!
Customer in Camberley, 6 January 2012
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Boiler Fault

Boiler fault reported in the flat I rent out to tenants - Estate Agent's recommended company quoted £5.4k inc vat for complete replacement of boiler, radiators, pipes etc as blockage could not be fixed! I called Progas as they previously installed a Glow Worm boiler in my house in 2008, they came within hours and fixed the problem - I highly recommend Progas!!
Customer in Sandhurst, 18 November 2011
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Fixing Glo-worm boiler

Chris was informative, knowledgeable and very professional. I would highly recommend ProGas, I was kept informed of timescales and costs and felt I got the best possible service and EVERYTHING was explained well and without any jargon, Couldn't be happier!
Customer in Camberley, 16 November 2011
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
New boiler fitted

Chris and his son have restored my faith in plumbers! I was very pleased with their work, completed efficiently and to a high standard. I have no hesitation in recommending them; I will certainly use them again should the need arise.
Customer in Camberley, 7 November 2011
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Central heating inspection and capping of gas supply to disused fire

I was very impressed with Progas! Chris and his sons arrived early, were very polite and explained everything that was being carried out. The inspection was very thorough and completed effortlessly and at a very reasonable cost. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone!!!
Customer in Camberley, 28 October 2011
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Scores:
10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
1010
Install of Ideal Combi Boiler and New Radiators...

Chris and his son's are friendly, honest and hardworking. We had several quotes to get a new boiler installed but are so pleased we went with them (the price was very reasonable too!). They completed a new boiler install and new radiators in 2 days, we left them in our house whilst we were at work and were very impressed with the result. The new Ideal combi boiler they recommended is perfect and all pipe work is very neat, the house is so much warmer this winter. We have had a few other plumbing issues (not related to the new boiler) since the install and had no hesitation in using ProGas again. Highly recommended...
Customer in Bracknell, 13 September 2011
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