Can You Service a Boiler Yourself?

We know “DIY boiler service” sounds tempting, but here’s why we say “stay clear”:

• Risks:

  Carbon monoxide’s silent—our detectors catch it.

• Skills:

  We test flues, pressures—years of know-how.

• Cost Trap:

  Skip our £120 + VAT* service, and you could be looking at £250+ repairs later.

Some people have tried to do this themselves and unfortunately we’ve had to undo the damage, so please stick to a Registered boiler engineer.

When we service your boiler, here’s what we cover:

• Gas Rate Test:

  We check output—safe, efficient.

• Flue Inspection:

  We clear exhaust risks—no CO buildup.

• Component Scan:

  Burner, seals, exchanger—we spot trouble early.

• Pressure Check:

  We fix drops or leaks—keeps it humming.

Depending on setup it can be done in 45–90 minutes—£120 + VAT* well spent.

Service Breakdown

We’ve witnessed a few tricky DIY attempts over the years:

• Danger:

  HSE says 17 UK deaths in 2023 from bad gas work.

• Breakdowns:

  Miss a seal, and we’re fixing a £250 pump you could’ve avoided.

• Insurance:

  No Gas-safe engineer proof? Your home cove will be void.

• Fines:

  Landlords face £6,000+ hits—ask us for a CP12 instead.

We’d rather service it right, especially as the relative costs for such a service is quite low.

We’re reasonable — here’s what’s okay to tackle yourself:

• Bleed Radiators:

  We say yes—air out, no gas risk.

• Check Pressure:

  We advise 1–1.5 bar—top up per your manual.

• Listen Up:

  Weird noises? We’ll take it from there—don’t dig in.

Beyond that, we’ve got the Gas Safe badge for a reason.

• Our Price:

  £120 + VAT*—full check, 45–90 mins.

• Market Range:

  £90–£150 + VAT—£90’s bare-bones, £150’s top-end.

• Payoff:

  We save you £250 avg. repair bills down the line.

We service all types—combi, system, conventional—same rate, same quality.