How to find a gas engineer

There are few things more important in your home than the gas supply. So finding a gas safe engineer to carry out maintenance work is essential. Gas engineers are the only tradespeople where they must be part of a registration body to legally carry out their work.

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In this guide, we will take a look at how you can find a gas engineer. It will share what qualifications they need to have and how to find a Gas Safe engineer near you.

What qualifications should a gas engineer have?

Keeping your home safe means having a secure gas supply. Making sure your engineer is working legally and is appropriately qualified is essential for your safety.

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How to check if a gas engineer is registered

Every qualified gas engineer will be registered on the Gas Safe Register.

To prove that they are qualified, they are given an engineer’s Gas Safe ID card. This is a pocket-sized ID card
On the front of the engineer’s Gas Safe ID card, you’ll see the engineer's photograph and expiry date. On the back of the card, you’ll see a list of the jobs the engineer is qualified to carry out. These jobs will include things like a gas boiler service or water heater repair
Before allowing a gas engineer to work on any appliances in your home, ask to see their Gas Safe ID card.
One thing to be aware of is that unqualified engineers may use the Gas Safe Register logo. The only way you can be sure the engineer is qualified to work in your home safely is to ask to see their Gas Safe ID card

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How much does it cost to call out a gas engineer?

How much a gas engineer will charge will depend on what the issue is, the parts included, and the nature of the call out. An emergency call-out is likely to cost you more than a pre-arranged service. To help guide you with what to expect here are some average costs:

A scheduled service for a gas boiler is on average between £80–£120 depending on the type of boiler being serviced
If you're a landlord who needs a safety inspection for a property the average cost is £75–£100
And finally, if you’re budgeting for a new boiler, the average cost is between £3,000 - £15,000

Quick tips: How to find a Gas Safe engineer

Finding a Gas Safe engineer is essential to your safety, not only to do a good job!

Here are a few quick tips to help you find a qualified gas engineer:

Use a trusted tradesperson search directory to find reliable, qualified tradespeople near you, like Checkatrade
Check the Gas Safe Register
Ask to see the gas engineer’s Gas Safe Register card
Read testimonials and listen to reviews from previous customers

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