Gas Fire Service Cost

A gas fire service and safety check will usually cost around £70 to £120, with an average cost in the UK of £95.

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How Much to Service a Gas Fire?

A gas fire service and safety check will usually cost around £70 to £120, with an average cost in the UK of £95.

These prices are based on one gas fire only. Additional gas fires would be charged at an extra cost per fire.

If you are based in London, you can expect the cost of a gas fire service to be around £20 to £30 more than those based in the North or other parts of the UK.

A gas safety check alone costs on average £60 to £100. However, many people will choose to have an annual gas fire service, which usually includes a safety check.

Some gas providers may offer free gas safety checks in some circumstances. For example, if you are registered disabled, a pensioner, chronically ill, or have children under five years old.

Gas Fire Servicing Prices

The table below highlights the average cost for a gas fire service and a gas fire safety check:

Additional Costs

You may need to consider various additional costs when servicing your gas fire:

New Gas Supply

The average cost for installing a gas supply at your home is around £650.

In some circumstances, you may need to invest in a new gas supply to your home. If your home is a new property, then it may not have a connection to mains installed.

Some older homes may also not have a gas supply, or you may be switching to a gas supply for central heating.

Boiler Service

An annual boiler service costs on average around £100.

Along with your annual gas fire service, you will also need an annual boiler service if your boiler runs on gas.

This is very important to ensure that your boiler runs efficiently, and all the parts are working to their peak performance.

New Gas Fire Installation

You may find that, during your gas fire service, your heating engineer suggests you have a new gas fire installed. This can be for a number of reasons:

• If your existing gas fire is deemed unsafe to use
• The gas fire's age, meaning it doesn't meet modern efficiency or safety standards
• Upgrading for aesthetic reasons if the unit is very old

In these situations, you'll want to remove your old gas fire and install a new unit. The cost of a new gas fire installation is £500.

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Labour Costs and Timescales

The average labour costs for having your gas fire serviced is around £70 to £120.

The average gas fire service will take around 1 to 2 hours, providing there is no additional work needed.

The cost for labour can vary depending on a number of factors, including:

• Whether you hire a local contractor or a national company
• Where your property is located
• If any additional work needs to take place

If you choose to hire a local contractor to carry out your gas fire service, you can expect to pay a lot less than if you were to opt for a national company.

And, if your property is located in London, you can expect to pay around £20 to £60 more for the cost of labour than those based in the north or other parts of the UK.

Cost Factors of Servicing a Gas Fire

There are several cost-affected factors of getting a gas fire service. Below is a list of things that may affect the price of the job:

Size and Type of Fire

The size and type of the fire may affect the overall cost of the job.

A fire that is more difficult to examine, or one that is larger than most, can end up taking much longer to service. This will result in higher labour costs for the job.

Location of Property

The location of your property can affect the overall cost of the gas fire service.

If your property is located in London, you can expect to pay around £10 to £30 more for the cost of labour than those based in the north or other parts of the UK.

Additional Repair Work

On rare occasions, some additional work may need to be carried out. If that is the case, this will add extra costs to the price of the job.

The contractor may need to install new parts or repair some of the old parts. With this in mind, you may need to pay for materials and extra labour costs if additional work is needed.

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What's Involved in a Gas Fire Service?

Gas fire services must be carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers in the UK.

Alongside a visual inspection of the external appearance of the gas fire, the following list highlights the steps involved in servicing a gas fire:

• Check that the gas pipework and connections are correct
• Inspect the overall condition of the gas fire
• Clean key unit components to ensure safe operation
• Look for wear and tear on the flue, making sure it's unobstructed and free of leaks
• Ensure that the ventilation is adequate
• Clear away any waste combustion products
• Conduct a gas flue analyser test
• Carry out a gas tightness test

Can I Service a Gas Fire Myself?

No - a gas fire service can only be completed by a Gas Safe registered engineer. This is a legal requirement in the UK.

The Gas Safe registered engineer will give you a copy of the service report when the service has been completed.

Common Gas Fire Issues

Here are some of the most common gas fire problems:

Leaking Underlying Piping

If you can smell gas in the room when your fire is not ignited, this could be due to a leak in the pipe.

This is an extremely dangerous problem, and shouldn't be fixed as a DIY job.

In this case, you will need to call a professional Gas Safe-registered engineer to fix the problem.

Burner Issues

If the burner on your gas fire is not regularly cleaned, it may accumulate dirt. This can result in the burner not working properly and can affect how your gas fire works overall.

Proper cleaning of the burner jets and pilot cavity can resolve this issue. These parts will usually be cleaned during your gas fire service.

Blocked Gas Valve

If you are trying to light your fire, and there is no ignition and you can't smell any gas, this may be due to a blocked gas valve.

First, make sure your gas valve is turned on. If it is, you should call a professional to inspect the valve and remove any blockages.

Issues with a gas fire can be very dangerous. If you are experiencing any problems with your gas fire, stop using it and call a Gas Safe registered engineer to inspect the fault and recommend the best course of action for rectifying the problem.

Building Regulations & Planning Permission for Gas Fire Servicing

When it comes to gas fire servicing, you won't need any planning permission, and you won't need to adhere to any building regulations. These will only apply if you are having a new gas fire installed.

You must ensure that the contractor conducting the gas fire service is Gas Safe registered. This is a legal requirement in the UK, and no one else should work on gas appliances.

Checklist: How to Find and Hire a Gas Safe Registered Engineer to Service Your Gas Fire

There are several factors that you should consider when choosing someone to carry out a gas fire service for you:

• Gather at least 3 quotes from different Gas Safe registered engineers using MyJobQuote to compare prices easily.
• Ask for a breakdown of costs to ensure you're paying a fair price for each element.
• Look to see if the engineer has experience working on your particular type of gas fire.
• Ask if the engineer carries any warranties or guarantees on their work.
• Double-check the engineer is listed on the Gas Safe register.

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