How do I find a trustworthy boiler engineer nearby
Blake FolgadoCo-founder, Tradehand
Tradehand is how you find a trustworthy boiler engineer nearby: open /quote, say whether you need a service, repair or install, book a claimed local listing, then confirm them on the Gas Safe Register. If you smell gas, stop and call 0800 111 999 instead.
Tradehand is the UK marketplace for finding and booking local tradespeople.
- Service, repair or install: book on Tradehand /quote
- Smell of gas: National Gas Emergency 0800 111 999
- Trust check: Gas Safe Register before they start
Service, install, repair or gas emergency
| Job | What trustworthy looks like | Book on Tradehand? |
|---|---|---|
| Annual boiler service | Gas Safe engineer + service record | Yes via /quote, then check the register |
| Boiler repair (no gas smell) | Gas Safe engineer for the named fault | Yes via /quote |
| Boiler installation | Gas Safe for gas work; clear install scope | Yes via /quote for a fuller quote |
| Smell of gas / CO alarm | Call 0800 111 999 | No: emergency line first |
Gas work in the course of business must be done by someone on the Gas Safe Register. HSE states that anyone working on gas appliances in domestic premises must be Gas Safe registered. A Tradehand verified badge only means the business is claimed on Tradehand.
Steps to find a trustworthy engineer nearby
Rule out a gas emergency
Name the job: service, repair or install
Pick a claimed local listing
Confirm Gas Safe yourself
Gas Safe check and what Tradehand costs
Use Gas Safe Register Find an Engineer with the licence number on their card. Homeowners pay Tradehand nothing to search or book. After the first £10,000 collected for a trade business, Tradehand earns 5% only on an invoice payment it collects. For a boiler-service walkthrough see how to find a Gas Safe engineer for a boiler service. For broader heating jobs see find and book a local heating engineer.
What would yours cost?
We'll tell you the price for this, then find a local boiler engineer to do it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a trustworthy boiler engineer nearby
For non-emergency work, open Tradehand /quote, describe a boiler service, repair or install in your area, book a claimed listing, then confirm the engineer on the Gas Safe Register. Searching and contacting is free for homeowners.
What makes a boiler engineer trustworthy?
For gas boilers, they must be on the Gas Safe Register. Check the licence yourself. Then read what the listing actually covers, reviews where shown, and whether the business is claimed so you can book direct.
Is a service the same as a repair or an install?
No. A service is planned maintenance. A repair fixes a named fault when there is no smell of gas. An installation replaces or fits a boiler and usually needs a fuller quote, access plan and paperwork. Say which one you need on /quote.
What if I smell gas?
Do not use Tradehand or any booking site for that. Get everyone out, avoid electrical switches and naked flames, and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 in Great Britain (0800 002 001 in Northern Ireland).
Source: National Gas Emergency Service (smell gas: 0800 111 999 in Great Britain)
Does Tradehand charge the homeowner?
No. Homeowners do not pay Tradehand to search or book. Trades pay no monthly fee and no lead fee. After the first £10,000 collected for a business, Tradehand earns 5% only on an invoice payment it collects.
Related guides
Sources
Gas Safe and National Gas Emergency links checked 15 September 2026. Not for gas leak emergencies.
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, regulation 3 (gas work only by a member of a class of persons approved by the HSE, the Gas Safe Register)
HSE: Domestic gas frequently asked questions (anyone working on gas appliances in domestic premises must be Gas Safe registered)
Gas Safe Register: Find an Engineer
National Gas Emergency Service (smell gas: 0800 111 999 in Great Britain)