Look For Accreditation First, Quotes Second & Recommendations Third
If you want a boiler installation Leeds people can rely on, look for three things before booking anyone:
- Gas Safe registration
- Accreditation from boiler manufacturers
- Positive reviews and testimonials locally
Then get at least 3 itemised quotes with quotations shown included VAT and check the quotes include:
- A magnetic filter
- Flue and any required work
- Powerflush/Clean (chemical or power) checked
- Labour
- Making good where necessary
- VAT
- Building Regulations notification. This is so you will receive a certificate confirming compliance with Building Regulations.
Never allow anyone to start work without up-to-date Gas Safe registration documentation.
Trust, but Verify
As homeowners call us every week looking for advice, here’s our help article showing how to choose a plumbing and heating engineer you can trust with a new boiler.
Investing in a new boiler is not something you do every year. You want value for money, of course. But it also needs to be fitted safely by an engineer who knows what they’re doing. Getting installation warranty cover is crucial, too.
Taking shortcuts or accepting lowest-price quotes can come back to bite you.
If an engineer gives poor advice or does a substandard installation, it makes it difficult (if not impossible) to claim warranty should your boiler breakdown in years 2–5.
Whether you go with us or someone else, here’s our guide to comparing quotes for a new boiler.
Searching for reliable boiler installation quotes in Leeds? Search no more, you’ve found our checklist below:
Don’t forget to ask the engineer questions to ensure you’ve made the right choice. (We include a handy list below.)
Our aim with this guide is to help you see why we are a long time competent boiler engineer in Leeds. The kind of person who:
- Doesn’t try to cut corners during installation
- Delivers excellent aftercare support
- Will be there 5 years from now if you need advice.
It Starts with Gas Safe Registration…
Unless it’'s urgent and you’ve run out of options, don’'t book an engineer without confirming they hold current Gas Safe registration. Our golden rules below are the absolute minimum I expect any professional to provide.
Regardless of who you hire, ask these questions before parting with any money:
- Is the engineer Gas Safe registered?
- Can I check when they arrive?
Yes. Before an engineer starts work they must show you their Gas Safe registration card as proof they are legally allowed to work on boilers. If they say “Don’'t worry, I’m qualified!” then simply hire someone else.
Alongside up-to-date registration documentation, an engineer should also:
- Supply you with a Building Regulations compliance certificate once the work is done
- Be able to advise which type of boiler is best for your home
- Walk you through their quote so you understand what is – and isn’'t – included
Each year thousands of households are fined by Gas Safe for using illegal boilers. Don’'t be one of them.
…and Accreditation Too
When installing modern boilers from brands like Worcester Bosch and Vaillant, using an accredited installer can provide extra peace of mind. You know they have been trained by the boiler manufacturer up front and understand how to work with their boilers.
Plus, when things go wrong with your boiler down the line, an installer who understands its workings will be in a better position to help.
Does Your Installer Have Boiler Manufacturer Accreditation?
Having NICEIC approved electricians work on wiring isn’'t compulsory. But when it comes to gas boilers, it certainly adds confidence.
WHICH.org and Boiler Guide have lots of great information on boiler warranties.
Remember: Always confirm Gas Safe registration with any engineer. See Energy Safe Register for more info.
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