The First Element
Services
- Smart Thermostat Installation & Central Heating System ConnectionFrom £250 per job
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- Gas Safety Check (CP12) - Up to 3 AppliancesFrom £108 per job
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- Gas Cooker Installation & Safety Check (Existing Supply)From £240 per appliance
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- Central Heating Power Flush - 3 Bed House (Up to 8 Radiators)From £450 per job
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- Gas Boiler Service: Safety Check, Cleaning & Performance TestFrom £120 per visit
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- Gas Boiler Replacement (Like-for-Like) - Inc. Removal, Install & TestingFrom £2,000 per job
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Customer Reviews
Write a review10 /10
Based on 13 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (13)
10 Oil Central Heating Servicing / Repair
Posted 18 March
Oil boiler service
A brilliant service very prompt with replies to any question. Arrived on time at the agreed date. A great job done and did exactly what he said he would do would highly recommendJob location: SN1010 Gas Boiler Servicing / Repair
Posted 04 March
Great service
Very prompt and friendly serviceVerified reviewerJob location: GL56RBen T10 Gas Cooker Installation
Posted 27 February
Hob disconnected and gas capped off.
Gary did a fantastic job disconnecting our hob and safely capping off the gas supply. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly throughout the process. His communication was excellent from start to finish, and he made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend his services!Verified reviewerJob location: GL5RJosh P10 Oil Central Heating Servicing / Repair
Posted 23 February
Oil Boiler Service
Been away on holiday and came back home to inoperative Boiler Called Gary and he arranged to call following day. Arrived early and promptly diagnosed fault and completed repair. Brilliant Thank you Gary. Will call you for annual serviceVerified reviewerJob location: SN8RMichael G10 Gas Central Heating Servicing / Repair
Posted 05 February
New radiator fitted and radiators bled
Gary was prompt, friendly, and easygoing. Did the job quickly and communication was great. Definitely recommend and will have him back soon for a boiler service!Verified reviewerJob location: GL4RLucy H10 Air Source Heat Pump Servicing / Repair - ASHP
Posted 02 February
Incredibly Good Service
Gary was able to see us the day after we contacted him, which was a very good start! He was able to diagnose the problem with our air sourced heat pump and fix the issue within the hour and was incredibly polite and professional. His rates were also incredibly fair compared to other quotes we had received. Would 100% use him again for any issues.Job location: GL7RFrancesca J
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Gary Durn
Sole Trader
1 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 457991239
The First Element
Heating, Gas & Renewable Energy Specialist – Serving Wiltshire, Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire
Trading since 2008, The First Element is the trading name of Gary Durn, an experienced, fully qualified sole trader based in Cricklade, Wiltshire.
I manage all projects personally and call on trusted associates for larger jobs to ensure quality and consistency at every stage.
Qualified & Accredited and fully certified and committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient heating solutions. My qualifications include:
- Gas Safe Registered (including LPG)
- OFTEC Registered – For oil boiler servicing and installation
- G3 Certified – For unvented hot water cylinder installation
- F-Gas Registered – For air conditioning and air source heat pump work
I am also an accredited installer for leading manufacturers including:
- Worcester Bosch
- Baxi
- Grant Vortex
Services Offered:
- Boiler Installation, Servicing & Repairs – Gas, LPG & Oil
- Air Source Heat Pumps – Installation & Servicing
- Gas Fires & Cookers – Installation, Repairs & Servicing
- Unvented Hot Water Cylinders
- Air Conditioning Installation
- General Heating Maintenance
Whether you need a full heating system installation or a one-off repair, I offer a personal, reliable service with free quotes and expert advice.
Based in Cricklade, serving clients across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire.
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This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks
Member since July 2025
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