Why you should hire a gas safe engineer

If you’re in need of some gas work in your home, it’s important you only ever hire a gas safe engineer. You might have heard this term before, but do you really know what it means? Keep reading to find out all you need to know about the gas safe register. 

What is a gas safe engineer?

A gas safe engineer is simply someone who is a part of the gas safe register. 

What is the gas safe register?

The gas safe register is the governing board of all gas work in England, having replaced CORGI with a more updated set of guidelines. The register ensures all those on it are correctly qualified, along with some other great benefits. The gas safe engineer will be given credentials proving their membership, so always ask to see proof before you let them get to work.  

What are the benefits of hiring a gas safe engineer?

Guaranteed safety

Hiring a gas safe engineer means you can be sure the engineer has all the correct qualifications needed. There are a lot of dangers associated with gas work, so it is vital the worker knows what they are doing. Gas leaks and fires are potential hazards if your gas work is carried out incorrectly- so you need to be sure your gas engineer has the correct credentials. 

Guaranteed satisfaction 

If any gas work doesn’t go to plan, the gas safe register thoroughly handles all complaints they receive. They’ll send someone out to rectify the mistake if needed, as well as investigating the company that did the damage initially. This means you can be sure you are going to be satisfied with the work carried out in your home, which is the most important thing. 

Guaranteed to meet all safety regulations

Gas safe engineers are required to meet all the necessary health and safety regulations, so you know you are in safe hands. We mentioned the hazards before, but this requirement means you can guarantee you’ll receive a safe job. 

Need a gas engineer in Oldham?

Our gas engineers operate across Oldham and a radius of 16 miles, as well as Stockport, Manchester, Rochdale, Marsden, Delph, Denshaw, Uppermill, Greenfield, Diggle, Shaw and Royton. For all your home heatng needs, come to A J Marsden Ltd. For more information, give us a call on 0161 345 8648 / 07970 271 53, fill out the contact form on our website, or email us at info@ajmarsden.co.uk.