Emergency Heating & Gas

Emergency Heating System Failure

When your heating fails suddenly, you need a safe, practical fix fast. Emergency heating system failure support focuses on making the situation safe, diagnosing the cause, and restoring heat and hot water where possible, with clear updates so you can plan your next steps.

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What emergency heating system failure support covers

This service is for urgent heating breakdowns that affect safety, comfort, or whether a property is habitable. The aim is to stabilise the situation quickly, then restore essential services.

  • Rapid fault-finding on boilers and central heating systems
  • Safety checks and isolation of gas, water, or electrics where required
  • Repairs to restore heating and hot water where possible
  • Control and thermostat checks, resets, and system re-pressurising
  • Identifying leaks, failed components, or circulation issues
  • Clear explanation of what failed and what it will take to fix properly
  • Advice on next steps if parts are needed or replacement is the safer option

When this service is the right fit

Book an emergency visit if:

  • You have no heating or hot water and basic resets have not helped
  • The boiler is showing repeated fault codes or keeps locking out
  • There is a leak from the boiler or heating pipework
  • You suspect a gas-related issue, smell gas, or a CO alarm has activated
  • A tenant or customer is without heat in cold weather, or a vulnerable person is affected

If you smell gas or think there is immediate danger, turn off the gas at the meter if safe, ventilate the area, and contact the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999.

How the emergency repair is delivered

You will be asked a few quick questions to triage the issue, then an engineer attends as soon as possible. On arrival, the priority is safety first, then diagnosis.

Typical steps include inspection, testing, and checking system pressures, controls, and key components. If the fault can be repaired on the spot, the system is brought back online and run through basic operating checks.

After the immediate issue is stabilised

Some failures need parts, further investigation, or planned works. You will be given a clear summary of what was found, what was done during the emergency visit, and the recommended next action to restore reliability and reduce repeat breakdowns.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can you attend for an emergency heating failure?
Attendance depends on demand, time of day, and your location, but the visit is prioritised based on safety and loss of essential services. You will be given a realistic arrival window and updates if anything changes.
What should I do while I’m waiting for the engineer?
If you smell gas, suspect carbon monoxide, or a CO alarm sounds, ventilate the area, turn off the gas if safe, and call 0800 111 999. For non-gas emergencies, you can turn the heating off at the controls and contain any leaks with towels or a bucket until help arrives.
Do you work on gas boilers and heating systems?
Yes, emergency heating failure visits can include gas boiler faults and central heating breakdowns. Any gas work is carried out in line with Gas Safe requirements and safety checks come first.
Will you be able to fix it on the first visit?
Many faults can be repaired immediately once diagnosed, especially common issues like pressure loss, failed components, or control problems. If parts are required or the safest option is a planned repair or replacement, you will be told what is needed and why.
How will costs be handled for emergency call-outs?
You will be informed how charging works before work starts, including any out-of-hours rates where applicable. Once the fault is diagnosed, you will be talked through options so you can approve the next step.

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