Skip to main content

John Freegard Heating Engineers

Availability
Emergency call-outs

4.6(28)Withycombe  •  OFTEC

Heating work

Services

Reviews

4.6

John Freegard Heating Engineers is described as a friendly and knowledgeable team, with reviewers reporting prompt callouts and tidy work. Several praise servicing and installations, including a new oil-fired system and a replacement expansion vessel, and one says the firm was cheaper than the nationals. One customer was pleased with boiler work after an earlier annual service missed a fault. A reviewer complained about unclear pricing before a visit and no offer of a quote, though the repair itself was done. Another critic said an email exchange about a boiler breakdown was abrupt and dismissive, and a third found the firm unhelpful when explaining requirements.

MC
McLovinNov 2026 · Google

I recently used John Freegard Heating Engineers for servicing and upgrading my oil-fired heating system, and I can honestly say the experience was excellent from start to finish. From the very first phone call, the team were friendly, professional, and clearly very knowledgeable. They took the time to explain exactly what was needed, gave me honest advice about my options, and didn't try to push anything unnecessary. When it came to the work itself, they were punctual, tidy, and respectful of my home. The installation was done to a really high standard, and everything was tested and checked thoroughly before they left. They even handled all the required paperwork and certification. What really stood out to me was their attention to detail and genuine care for doing the job properly. It's rare to find tradespeople who take such pride in their work these days, and it really gave me peace of mind knowing the job was done right. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend John Freegard Heating Engineers to anyone in the Minehead or West Somerset area needing reliable and professional heating services. I'll definitely be using them again in the future.

NP
Nick P.Nov 2026 · Google
DS
Denise S.Oct 2026 · Google
AC
Andrew C.Sept 2026 · Google

I have used John Freegard on many occasions and I cannot thank them enough for their expertise. Great service, great work and great people!

PH
Peter Joe H.Mar 2026 · Google

We have been using John Freegard for a while now and we find them very responsive. Because they employ several heating engineers we have found that they can respond more rapidly than 'one man bands'. We have had a long problem which wasn't picked up at our annual service. When we turned on the hot tap we would hear loud bangs. It got so bad I asked them to look at it again. It was unusual in that although the expansion vessel was registering 3 bar pressure but it was seized at that high pressure and was not working as it should to compensate for fluctuations in the pressure in the system. Nick finally tracked the problem to the culprit. Well done Nick. A new expansion vessel was ordered rapidly and fitted with a 2 days.

Area

Withycombe, TA24

Opening times

  • Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Additional information

  • Gas engineer
  • OFTEC
  • Emergency call-outs
Visit website

Also available in Withycombe

Is this your business?

Claiming it is free — book a quick call and we’ll hand it over so you can edit your details, add photos and take bookings direct.