Gas pipework in Shotgate ranges from a new run for a kitchen cooker to upsizing the supply for a combi, and with 84% of the Basildon area homes on mains gas there is plenty of it. We are about 10 minutes away. The hard water here, about 260 ppm, is not a pipework issue but often comes up when the boiler is being replaced at the same time.
Gas pipework work covers new supply runs for a cooker, hob, boiler or fire, extending or moving an existing supply, upgrading undersized pipe so a new combi gets the gas it needs, tracing and repairing leaks, and reconnecting a supply the emergency service has capped. All of it must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
For a leak, we start with a tightness test on the whole installation, trace the escape with gas detection equipment, repair or renew the faulty section, then re-test and purge before putting the appliances back on. For new runs we plan the route, size the pipe for the appliances on it, install it in copper, test it and record the results.
We have installed and repaired gas pipework in Essex homes for over 40 years and are Gas Safe registered (925538). Call-out starts from £90 for planned work and from £120 for emergencies, and you get a written record of every test.
- Drive from base
- 5.4 miabout 10 minutes
- Homes on mains gas
- 84%2021 Census
- Water hardness
- 260 ppmHard water
- Gas Pipework and Leaks
- From £90Price agreed first
Gas Pipework and Gas Leaks in Shotgate: the local picture
84% of the 5,498 households around Shotgate heat with mains gas only, 6% are electric only (2021 Census, ward level).
Water in the Shotgate area is hard at around 260 ppm, so limescale in boilers, cylinders and showers is a common cause of faults here.
Shotgate is 5.4 miles from our base in Bowers Gifford, about 10 minutes by van.
What is included
- Gas tightness test on the whole installation
- Leak tracing with gas detection equipment
- Repair or renewal of leaking sections
- New gas runs for cookers, hobs, boilers and fires
- Upsizing undersized pipework for a new combi boiler
- Pipework for a relocated boiler or cooker
- Capping off unused gas points
- Written record of the test results
How it works
- Call us, or 0800 111 999 first if you can smell gas
- Test the installation for tightness
- Trace the fault or plan the new run
- Repair, renew or install the pipework
- Re-test, purge and put the appliances back into service
Recent work
What Shotgate customers say
Joshua FoxGoogle review★★★★★Essex Heating Engineers installed a new boiler for me in Rayleigh, and they were excellent from start to finish. The team was punctual, tidy, and really professional. The installation was quick, everything was explained clearly, and the new boiler works per...
Darren DeaconGoogle review★★★★★Ash arrived on time, gave us his advice and explained how we should proceed. His quote was reasonable and when we get his email we will arrange a time for the installation of a new thermostat. They covered our floors, so they didn't track anything in. They ...
Jack CoreyGoogle review★★★★★Essex Heating Engineers is my go-to company. They always do a great job. Dean was especially knowledgeable, efficient and dedicated. Getting my house back in working order after a leak in the upstairs bath was problematical, to say the least. But Dean did w...
Questions about gas pipework and gas leaks in Shotgate
How much does gas pipework cost?
Call-out for planned work starts from £90 and emergency call-out from £120. New runs and repairs are priced on the length and route of the pipe, so we quote after seeing the job, and before starting. A gas cooker or hob connection on an existing supply is £120.
How quickly can you come out for a gas leak?
Call 0800 111 999 first so the supply is made safe, then call us on 01268 855605. The emergency line runs 24 hours a day and the engineer will give you an arrival time based on where you are in Essex. For planned pipework, we book a date that suits you.
How do I know if I have a gas leak?
The usual sign is the smell, which the gas network adds so that leaks are noticed. A meter that keeps turning with every appliance off, or dead grass along the route of a buried pipe, can also point to a leak. If in doubt, turn off at the meter and call 0800 111 999.
My gas has been capped. Can you reconnect it?
Yes. The emergency service caps a supply to make it safe and leaves a notice explaining why. We find and repair the fault, test the whole installation and reconnect it. Any appliance that caused the problem is repaired or replaced at the same time.
How far is Shotgate from you?
Shotgate is 5.4 miles from our base in Bowers Gifford, about 10 minutes by van. Same-day emergency cover and typical arrival in about 10 minutes.
Other services in Shotgate
- Boiler Installation and Replacement
- Emergency Gas Engineer 24/7
- Landlord Gas Safety Certificates (CP12)
- Gas Cooker and Hob Installation
- All services in Shotgate
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