Gas Engineer Services in Highworth

Yes. Highworth is my home base, so a single hob connection or a question about a gas fire is a perfectly reasonable thing to ask about. If you have a couple of small gas jobs around the house, list them together and I'll say whether they can be looked at in one visit.

As well as the fire itself, the chimney or flue it relies on matters, because combustion fumes need a clear way out. The ventilation the fire needs, how the flames burn and any sign of spillage or staining all deserve attention. Tell me about the fire and I'll talk you through what's involved.

Usually. Where possible, pipework can be routed under floors, along skirting lines or inside cupboards rather than across a feature wall. Where gas pipe passes through a wall it needs to be sleeved. Ask about the options when you get in touch and I'll talk you through where it could run.

Ideally twice. Once early, before units and worktops go in, to run or move the pipework to where the hob or cooker will sit, and again at the end to connect and test the appliance. Booking that early pipework visit saves lifting new flooring later.

It depends on the hob and the hood, because both manufacturers give a minimum distance in their instructions, and the larger of the two applies. If you are planning a new kitchen, send me the model details of both and I'll talk you through the gap needed before the hood goes up.

It is the lever next to the gas meter, which might be in a meter box outside, under the stairs or in a kitchen cupboard. When the lever is in line with the pipe the gas is on, and across the pipe it is off. If you can't find yours, ask me to point it out on a visit.

An appliance that isn't safe shouldn't be used until it is put right. If one turns up, it is worth knowing what the problem is and why it matters, in plain language. A dangerous appliance is normally made safe, which can mean disconnecting it, and you'll know which appliance it is and what fixing it would involve.

Generally, yes. A carbon monoxide alarm in the same room as gas appliances, positioned following the alarm maker's guidance, is a sensible extra layer of protection. It does not replace having the appliances checked, but it can warn you if something changes between checks.

Possibly. The make and model matter, because a cooker needs to be set up for natural gas and have a suitable connection and stability fittings. A second-hand cooker with missing or damaged parts shouldn't be connected, so mention its condition when you get in touch.

Often. Plumbing and gas work overlap a lot, especially in kitchens, where a new sink and a new hob tend to go in together. Mention every job when you get in touch and I'll tell you what can sensibly be done in one go.