Why Hire a Gas Safe Registered Engineer?

September 28th, 2020When you are looking for someone to carry out gas work in your home, it is important you only consider hiring a gas safe registered engineer. But what is a gas safe engineer? Why is it so important? And how does it benefit you? Keep reading to have all of your questions answered.

What is the Gas Safe Register?

The Gas Safe Register is a list of all qualified engineers in the UK. The register replaced CORGI in 2009 with an updated, improved set of guidelines.

Why is it so important?

The gas safe register is a way for customers to see which gas engineers are ‘gas safe’. This means they have proof that they have been correctly trained and are qualified to work safely and efficiently with a range of gas appliances including (but not limited to) boilers. To comply with the register, engineers have to follow strict guidelines- so you know you are in safe hands.

How does the Gas Safe Register benefit you? 

Gas engineers have to work safely, meeting all relevant health and safety guidelines. This means you know they will be completing the job safely, without cutting any corners. When it comes to gas work, this is important, as there are a lot of potential dangers. 

Your satisfaction is our priority and we work hard to ensure we do the job perfectly, with your needs in mind. We work closely with you to assess what it is you need doing, communicating with you when needed.

As well as this, the register have an excellent complaints process. They understand that issues can occur, so they respond to all feedback in a professional manner. If you have received unsatisfactory work, they will send someone out as soon as possible to rectify the issue and asses the situation. Things can’t go right 100% of the time, so it is comforting to know someone is there to listen.