Find a trusted local gas engineer
Gas appliance installation, servicing and repair need the right registered professional. Finding a local gas engineer means checking both their registration and their qualifications for your appliance. Include your postcode, appliance make and model, and the work you need when requesting help in the UK.
Post a gas engineer jobCommon gas engineering jobs
Common requests include gas boiler servicing, gas cooker installation, appliance fault investigation and landlord gas safety checks. Explain any displayed fault code, when the appliance was last serviced and whether you have previous paperwork. A clear description helps an engineer decide whether a diagnostic visit is needed and which information to request. Do not open a boiler casing, disturb a gas connection or attempt a repair to make your job description more detailed.
What to check before hiring a gas engineer
Anyone carrying out gas work in the UK must be Gas Safe registered and qualified for that specific work. Check the business or engineer on the official register and inspect the engineer's current ID card when they attend. The reverse of the card lists the work categories they can undertake. Domestic, commercial, LPG and natural-gas work are not interchangeable qualifications. Ask about relevant experience and current insurance rather than relying only on a marketplace profile or the phrase 'heating specialist'.
Plan the work and compare quotes
Clarify whether the quote covers servicing, diagnosis or repair, and whether replacement parts will be priced separately. For landlord work, explain the number of appliances and access arrangements. Ask what documentation will be supplied and how further repairs will be agreed. If you smell gas or suspect a gas escape, do not wait for TradeAmigo replies: follow official gas-emergency guidance and contact the appropriate emergency service immediately. This marketplace is not a gas-emergency response service.
How TradeAmigo works
Post your job on TradeAmigo with the trade selected, add your description, photos where safe, postcode and budget, then discuss the work and compare quotes. Check profiles and credentials yourself before choosing who to hire; local availability varies. TradeAmigo is the only UK platform pairing tradesperson-to-tradesperson support and guidance with a route to work and experience. Tradespeople can also seek a second opinion from someone who has already done the job.
Gas Safe Register: check an engineer
Frequently asked questions
Must a gas engineer be Gas Safe registered?
Yes. Gas work in the UK must be carried out by an appropriately qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.
How do I check the engineer?
Use the official Gas Safe Register and inspect the current ID card, including the categories on its reverse, before gas work starts.
Can I request a landlord gas safety check?
Describe the appliances and property, and ask the engineer to confirm the appropriate check and documentation.
What if I smell gas?
Do not wait for quotes or messages. Follow official gas-emergency guidance and contact the appropriate emergency service immediately.