Vaillant & Glow-worm approved installer
Gas Safe Registered Engineers in Colchester & Essex
Free quotes on new Vaillant and Glow-worm boilers, with a 10-year manufacturer warranty when we power flush your system. Same-day callouts across Colchester, Wivenhoe and Tiptree when the heating stops.
10-year manufacturer warranty on Vaillant and Glow-worm boilers installed by us with a system power flush, registered with the manufacturer on the day. Terms apply.
- Gas Safe registered974889
- Same-day calloutsWhen the heating stops
- Free written quotesNo call-out charge to quote
- Fully insuredPublic liability cover
What we do
Seven services, all of them gas and heating work carried out by the engineer who quoted for it.
Vaillant & Glow-worm Approved Installer
Which means a boiler from either brand, fitted by us, can have its extended guarantee of up to 10 years registered on the day, rather than the standard cover a non-approved fitter leaves you with.
We also install and service Worcester Bosch, Ideal, Baxi, Viessmann and Potterton, along with most other major brands, each carrying its own manufacturer warranty.
Every installation is carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer and notified to Building Control, so the paperwork is right as well as the work.
Gas Safe register 974889
What customers say
5.0 from 4 reviews on Google
I have used Elite Blue Gas to fit a new boiler and tank and found their work to a high standard. I have since asked Craig to visit on a matter unrelated to the heating system and he was very helpful.
Absolutely brilliant service. Showed up on time got on with the service explained the condition of the boiler to me. Very knowledgeable he also left the area really clean. Highly recommended.
Excellent service, on time (in fact early) did the required work and explained what had been done and how to check any further issue Nice guy too
Brilliant engineer so thorough. Explained what he was doing.Took his time did the job properly.Would definitely recommend him.
What a service actually covers
Most people book a service without ever being told what was checked. Here is the circuit an engineer works through, in order.
Gas in
Working pressure and standing pressure at the appliance, plus a tightness test on the installation pipework.
Combustion
Flue gas analysis at the terminal. The ratio of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide tells you whether the burner is set right.
Heat exchanger
Inspected for corrosion, blockage and the sooting that follows a poor flame picture. Stripped down only if the readings call for it, not as a matter of course.
Water out
System pressure, expansion vessel charge, and the safety devices that are supposed to stop all of this if something goes wrong.
A gas flame should be blue
When an appliance burns cleanly, the flame is blue and steady. When it burns yellow or orange, it is not getting enough air, and incomplete combustion is how carbon monoxide gets made. Carbon monoxide has no colour and no smell, so the flame is often the only warning you get.
Blue
Burning correctlyCrisp blue cone, steady, quiet. The appliance is getting the air it needs.
Yellow
Book a serviceLazy yellow or orange flame, soot marks, staining around the appliance.
If you can smell gas, do not wait for an engineer. Turn the supply off at the meter, open the windows, leave electrical switches alone and call the National Gas Emergency Service. 0800 111 999.
Where we work
Colchester and the villages around it. If you are just outside this list, ask anyway.
- Colchester
- Wivenhoe
- Tiptree
Also covering Rowhedge, Brightlingsea, Marks Tey, Stanway, West Bergholt, Lexden, Copford, Kelvedon, Coggeshall, Witham and Maldon.
Common questions
Yes, all our engineers are Gas Safe registered. This means they're legally qualified to work on gas appliances and have been assessed for competence. You can verify our registration on the Gas Safe Register website.
For emergency repairs, we aim to attend the same day where possible. For routine work like servicing or installations, we typically book appointments within a few days to a week depending on availability.
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation quotes for all our services. For boiler installations and larger jobs, we'll visit your property to assess your requirements and provide an accurate quote.
We serve Colchester, Wivenhoe, Tiptree and surrounding areas in Essex including Brightlingsea, Marks Tey, Stanway, West Bergholt, Lexden, Copford, Kelvedon, Coggeshall, Witham, and Maldon.
Tell us what has stopped working
Free quotes, honest pricing, and a Gas Safe registered engineer on the job. Colchester, Wivenhoe, Tiptree and the surrounding Essex villages.