If your boiler has broken down or needs a service, you might search for a “gas plumber”. But in the UK, a plumber is not allowed to work on gas appliances unless they are also a Gas Safe registered engineer. Here’s why that matters, and why a local engineer is usually the best choice for your home in London.
Why “gas plumber” is the wrong term
Plumbing covers water: pipes, taps, toilets, radiators and drains. Gas work is different. By law, anyone who installs, repairs or services a gas boiler, cooker, fire or gas pipework must be on the Gas Safe Register. Many engineers are qualified in both, but it is the Gas Safe registration that allows them to touch your gas supply. Before anyone starts work, ask to see their Gas Safe ID card and check that it covers the type of appliance they are working on. You can also check an engineer’s details on the Gas Safe Register website.
They know London homes
A local engineer is used to the kind of properties found across London, from Victorian terraces and period conversions to modern flats. They will be familiar with older pipework, awkward flue positions and boilers squeezed into small cupboards, and can recommend a system that suits your home rather than a one-size-fits-all option.
Help when you need it
When the heating fails in winter, you want someone nearby. A local team can usually get to you sooner than a firm travelling across the country, which means less time without heating or hot water. Jennings offers 24/7 emergency call-outs across London, with no call-out fee, for boiler repairs and other urgent heating problems.
Safety checks and regular servicing
An annual boiler service keeps your boiler running efficiently and helps catch faults early. Landlords must also have a gas safety check carried out every year and give tenants a copy of the certificate. Using the same local engineer each time means they get to know your system.
Jennings’ Gas Safe registered engineers carry out boiler repairs, servicing, installations and safety checks across London, and all our workmanship is guaranteed for 18 months. For a free, fixed-price quote or to book a visit, call us on 020 3280 8997 or get in touch online.
