Services
Gas & Plumbing Services in Carlisle
Gas fires, central heating, boilers and general plumbing, all carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer working across Carlisle and Dalston.
Gas Fire Servicing in Carlisle
Gas fires stripped down, cleaned and safety tested, left burning cleanly and looking like new.
What's included
- Full strip down and clean
- Burner and pilot checked
- Flue and ventilation tested
- Gas pressure and soundness test
- Glass and fascia cleaned
- Safety certificate issued
I take the fire apart properly rather than just giving it a wipe over. That means the burner, the pilot assembly and the heat exchanger all get cleaned, not just the bits you can see through the glass. A lot of the fires I'm called to haven't been touched in years and are running dirty as a result.
Once it's clean I check the gas pressure and test for soundness, then check the flue is drawing properly before I sign it off. You get the fire back looking like new and running safely, with the paperwork to prove it.
Central Heating Repairs in Carlisle
Fault finding on cold radiators, boiler faults and heating that won't come on, fixed on the visit where possible.
What's included
- Fault diagnosis on the system
- Cold or slow-heating radiators
- Boiler pressure and lockouts
- Pump and valve faults
- Thermostat and timer problems
- System flushed where needed
Most heating faults have a small number of likely causes, so I work through them methodically rather than guessing. Cold radiators, a boiler that won't fire, or a system losing pressure usually points to something specific once you know where to look.
Where I can talk it through and get you sorted over the phone I will, no charge and no callout needed. If it does need a visit, I carry the parts most heating faults call for so it's often fixed the same day.
Boiler Servicing in Carlisle
Boiler stripped, checked and safety tested to keep it running efficiently through the year.
What's included
- Full boiler inspection
- Gas pressure and flue checked
- Safety devices tested
- Casing and components cleaned
- Service record provided
A service means the boiler gets opened up, not just a quick look and a form filled in. I check the burner, the heat exchanger, the flue and the safety devices, and clean out anything that's built up over the year.
Regular servicing catches small faults before they become breakdowns and keeps the boiler running efficiently, which matters for both safety and your gas bill. You get a written service record for your records.
General Plumbing in Carlisle
Leaking taps, dripping pipes and general plumbing jobs sorted properly, not patched over.
What's included
- Leaking taps and pipes fixed
- Slow or blocked drains
- Taps and fittings replaced
- Showers, cisterns and valves
- Minor pipework alterations
Plumbing jobs range from a dripping tap to a pipe that's started leaking behind a cupboard, and I treat them all the same way, sort the actual fault rather than a quick fix that fails again in six months.
I'll have a look, tell you straight what's needed and what it involves, and get on with it. If it's a small job that doesn't need a visit I'll say so on the phone rather than booking you in for nothing.
Gas Safety Checks in Carlisle
Gas Safe registered safety checks and certification for homeowners and landlords across Carlisle.
What's included
- All gas appliances checked
- Gas pressure and tightness test
- Flues and ventilation checked
- CP12 certificate issued
- Landlord certificates renewed
Every gas appliance in the property gets checked, including fires, boilers and cookers, with the pressure and tightness tested and the flues and ventilation confirmed as working properly.
For landlords this covers the annual gas safety certificate you're required to have, issued once everything's checked and passed. I can also let you know in plain terms if anything needs attention before it becomes a problem.
Appliance Repairs in Carlisle
Gas appliances properly diagnosed and repaired, not just parts swapped and hoped for.
What's included
- Fault diagnosis on the appliance
- Parts sourced and fitted
- Safety tested after repair
- Cookers and hobs
- Gas fires and other appliances
When a gas appliance stops working properly I diagnose the actual fault first rather than replacing parts on a guess. That usually means it's fixed right the first time instead of coming back a few weeks later.
Once the repair's done I test it for safety before I leave, so you know it's not just working again but working safely.
How It Works
Three steps, no pressure
1
Call or message
Tell me what's wrong, whether it's a fire that's stopped working, a cold radiator or a job that needs a proper look. I'll often talk it through with you there and then.
2
Free quote
If it needs a visit I'll come and see it myself and give you a straight, no-obligation price before anything's agreed.
3
The work
I get on with the job, carried out properly and left tidy, with certification provided where the work needs it.