At BCU Plumbing, we realise how tough it is to find a reliable heating engineer, so we've put together some suggestions to help you out. In this post, we'll show you how to choose a trustworthy and professional heating engineer in your area.
How do I choose a trustworthy gas engineer?
Asking Friends & Family
Sometimes the best way to find a trustworthy engineer is by asking people you know. They are able to refer you to a boiler engineer that they have previously hired and let you know how their experience went and whether their needs and requirements were met.
Do they have appropriate accreditations?
Anyone who provides gas boiler services must be registered with the Gas Safe Register officially. Hiring a Gas Safe registered engineer is very important because they have been trained to carry out safe gas work, giving you peace of mind.
Simply search for their Gas Safe ID on the Gas Safe website and you will be able to view their credentials.
The gas safe register is an official list of gas safe engineers in the United Kingdom, who are certified to operate gas appliances safely and lawfully. Gas appliances may only be installed, maintained, repaired, and serviced by a qualified gas engineer. They may operate in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings and provide heating solutions for a variety of situations.
At BCU Plumbing, our heating engineers throughout Gravesend, Medway and Dartford are Gas Safe registered. Simply ask us to show you our gas safe ID and we will be happy to show it upon request.
Get quotes and invoices
Getting a quote from various engineers is a great way to ensure you are getting the best price for the service you require. Also, insist on a detailed written quotation and invoice. This way, you'll know exactly what work is being done. For an estimate on our boiler services, please get in touch with us by viewing our contact details down below.
Read reviews
Looking through online directories and reading reviews from others who have hired the same company is a great way to find out more information. We have received many reviews from our customers and you can read the reviews they have left for us by heading over to our reviews page.
Discuss materials
A skilled boiler engineer will only use high-quality materials. They should also be aware of the supplies they need and be able to provide you with a list if you choose to purchase them yourself. Many homeowners choose to purchase them on the internet since they are less expensive. This nearly always results in leaks since low-cost materials just do not function.
Do not pay upfront
It is pretty unusual for tradesmen to demand money in advance, particularly for significant projects. If they do, it should only be the deposit and never the full amount. If they do ask for the full amount and refuse to compromise, then we highly recommend searching for another gas engineer.
Do not be afraid of asking questions
Prepare ahead of time and be prepared to ask a wide range of questions. Before selecting and employing an engineer, you might even prepare some questions to ask over the phone. A true specialist will happily answer all of your questions and provide you with extra information. If the individual seems shady and refuses to answer your queries, you may suspect them of being a scam artist.
Contact BCU Plumbing
We are available throughout Gravesend, Medway and Dartford, and can help with any boiler services that you may require. Simply get in touch by calling us on 07712 172171 and we will be happy to help.
Alternatively, send our team a message using our contact form and we will get back to you shortly.
We hope you choose BCU Plumbing for any heating or plumbing services that you may require.
