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Gas Fire Servicing in Colchester & Essex

Keep your gas fire running safely with annual servicing by our Gas Safe registered engineers. We check for carbon monoxide risks and ensure efficient operation.

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What's included in our service

Our comprehensive gas fire service covers all safety checks to ensure your fire is operating safely and efficiently.

  • Visual inspection of all components
  • Burner and pilot light checks
  • Gas pressure testing
  • Flue and ventilation inspection
  • Carbon monoxide spillage test
  • Flame picture assessment
  • Control and thermostat checks
  • Cleaning of accessible parts

Signs your gas fire needs servicing

If you notice any of these signs, book a service immediately.

  • Yellow or orange flames instead of blue
  • Soot or staining around the fire
  • Unusual smells when the fire is on
  • Pilot light keeps going out
  • Fire takes longer to heat up
  • Condensation on windows when fire is on

Questions we get asked

  • We recommend annual servicing for all gas fires. This is essential for safety and is a legal requirement for landlords under the Gas Safety Regulations.

  • For landlords, yes. All gas appliances including fires must be checked annually. For homeowners, it's not legally required but strongly recommended for safety.

  • We check the burner, pilot light, gas connections, flue, and ventilation. We also test for carbon monoxide spillage and ensure the fire is operating safely and efficiently.

  • A standard gas fire service takes approximately 30-45 minutes depending on the type of fire and any issues found.

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.

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Free quotes, honest pricing, and a Gas Safe registered engineer on the job. Colchester, Wivenhoe, Tiptree and the surrounding Essex villages.

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Or call 07872 393742

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