Straight-talking boiler guides
Written by a Gas Safe + OFTEC engineer working across Bath, Radstock, Wells and the Chew Valley — no fluff, no upsells, real 2026 pricing.
How long does boiler installation take? Timelines & costs 2026
Combi swaps, system conversions, oil boilers — what to expect on the day and 2026 UK pricing.
Read guideNew boiler cost in Bath, Radstock & Somerset (2026 prices)
Real supplied-and-fitted prices for combi, system and oil boilers across BA and BS postcodes.
Read guideBoiler broken down? What to do in the next 10 minutes
A step-by-step guide for UK homeowners — safe checks, common faults, when to call an engineer.
Read guideLandlord CP12 gas safety certificate — the 2026 UK guide
What a CP12 is, when it's required, what it costs, and what happens if you don't have one.
Read guideOil vs gas boiler in rural Somerset — which is right for you?
Off-grid homes, running costs, tank rules, and when it's worth converting to LPG or a heat pump.
Read guideCombi vs system boiler — how to choose for a UK home
Bathrooms, mains pressure, cupboard space and cost. A no-nonsense decision guide.
Read guideLandlord gas safety certificates across BA and BS postcodes
What the check covers, timings, tenant access, failed appliances and keeping properties on one renewal date.
Read guideGas safety certificates for letting agents and portfolios
Block booked CP12s, key collection, documented access attempts and one invoice per run.
Read guideOil boiler servicing across Somerset, OFTEC registered
What a proper oil service includes, the tank checks that matter, and what you can safely check yourself.
Read guideOil boiler installation: what to expect, step by step
How an oil boiler installation works from survey to commissioning, what an OFTEC registered installer must check, and how to prepare your home.
Read guideWorcester Bosch boiler servicing, explained
What a Worcester Bosch boiler service involves on gas and oil models, why the annual service protects your guarantee, and what to have ready.
Read guideShould you repair or replace your boiler?
A practical way to decide whether a broken or ageing boiler is worth repairing or should be replaced, with the questions an engineer will ask.
Read guideRegular boiler installation: when to keep a heat-only system
When keeping a regular (heat-only) boiler makes more sense than switching to a combi, what is involved in replacing one, and the questions to ask.
Read guideFinding a boiler engineer near you: what to check first
How to check a local boiler engineer before booking a repair, service or installation, including Gas Safe and OFTEC checks and what a fair quote includes.
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