Finding a professional gas engineer can be daunting whether you need scheduled routine work or emergency call-out services. Gas engineers are usually required for installation, servicing, maintenance and gas repairs, so if you need assistance with your boiler, heating system, fire or cookers in your home, office or commercial space, it is essential to hire an expert in the field.
But how do you choose which gas engineer is right?
Here are our top tips for hiring the right gas engineer.
Registered number
All boilers require a registered number to prove it is gas safe. In order to begin the warranty period with the manufacturer and energy provider, it is essential that you have possession of this number. Therefore, make sure you retain this information from your engineer.
Quotes
Request written job estimates. This is great for keeping a track record, but it is also beneficial when comparing quotes against competitors.
Certified
Always check your gas engineer’s proof of certification. All gas engineer’s should be registered as gas safe and be trained and qualified to take on installation, repair and maintenance jobs confidently. It is necessary for your safety and peace of mind that this is checked before the work is started.
Insurance
Your safe gas engineer should be insured in case an incident occurs. Make sure you ask what kind of insurance they possess; it is well within your rights to ask for a copy, should you want.
References
Customer satisfaction is essential when it comes to gas engineers. You want to feel confident that the engineer knows what they are doing, has the experience and is skilled and friendly—getting references and looking at reviews online is both well within your rights and an intelligent decision.
Timely
If your gas engineer is not punctual or doesn’t inform you of their tardiness, this could indicate that they may not be very reliable.
There is always room for the benefit of the doubt, but they must not be timewasters.
Professional
Is the engineer professional in manner? Do they present themselves well? Acting and presenting yourself well is a good indicator of the kind of work you do. Be sure you feel happy with the engineer’s professionalism.
Price
Usually, the cost of gas-safe engineers depends on their experience, certifications and competency. Reputable engineers will most likely charge more, but you are more likely also to be guaranteed a good, safe service.
Ensure you get all the information you need before hiring an engineer; as the customer, you are entitled to ask any of the above. The truth is, having more knowledge will most definitely reassure you that the job and engineer is trustworthy and responsible.
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