When your boiler breaks down, you need a professional, qualified gas engineer. But how do you know you are choosing the right company or sole trader? And how can you avoid those illegal gas fitters? Here at K and M Maintenance, we are experts at providing a high quality, professional service. This is our guide to help you avoid those illegal workers.
How can you spot an illegal gas engineer?
The Gas Safe Register has been set up for all qualified and professional gas engineers to sign up to. It ensures that people looking for work to be carried out, can have access to gas fitters that won’t rip them off or cut corners.
In addition, the team at Gas Safe Register have researched and developed a profile of illegal gas engineers. This includes details such as:
- Company size. Illegal gas fitters tend to work for small companies, with less than four members of staff. They are also often sole traders.
- Work undertaken. Many of these illegal engineers offer a range of additional services
- Most illegal gas fitters advertise online. This is because there are no background checks involved.
So how can you avoid an unqualified or illegal gas engineer?
There are a range options and tips to help you avoid illegal service. These include:
- Always select a gas engineer from the Gas Safe Register. This means they will be qualified and professional.
- Always ask for a Gas Safe Register ID card. This is the only way you can guarantee that they are legally able to work on your gas fire, gas cooker, or your gas boiler.
- Always check the back of the ID card. This lists work the engineer is legally allowed to undertake. If someone is qualified to fit a gas fire, it doesn’t mean they can fit your gas boiler.
In summary
Stay safe and legal with a qualified and professional gas engineer. You can avoid hiring someone offering illegal services by always using the Gas Safe Register to check credentials. At K and M Maintenance, our gas engineers are fully qualified and registered. For all your gas needs, contact us today.