Comprehensive Central Heating Surveys in Tamworth

The last thing you’d want is to invest in your new home, only to discover issues with its heating system. Our central heating survey, also referred to as the homebuyer’s or pre-purchase central heating survey, ensures that you have a clear understanding of what you’re purchasing. 

Take the risk out of not knowing how your next homes boiler is performing. Our full heating survey can identify issues not only with the boiler but also the radiators, we can pick up flow issues on the system and sludge build up in radiators. Knowing this information could save you £1000s if the system needs a new boiler, flushing or new radiators. Our surveys are normally completed in 1 hour and comes with a complete breakdown of the boiler and each radiator.

What Happens During a Central Heating Survey?

During a central heating survey, our qualified technicians perform a series of checks and tasks including:

• Visual Inspection: We examine the boiler and central heating system visually for any signs of wear or damage.
• Thermal Camera : We use the latest Flir heat imaging to check the heating system, seeing how the raiators and pipework are perfoming.
• Boiler and Gas Appliance Inspection: Gas safety inspection on the boiler and any other gas appliances in the property.
• Homeowners Gas Inspection: Gas Safety record on completion for all gas appliances.
• Full Report On Completion: You will receive a homeowners gas safety plus a full report on the central heating, this includes heat images of all radiators, boiler, visible pipework and a detailed report.

What Is A Homeowners Gas Inspection?

• Gas Safety: Check gas appliances in the property are running correctly and safely.
• Efficiency: Check for efficiency by gas rating appliances.
• Safety Device Check: Check appliances safety shut off valves work correctly for each appliance.
• Tightness Test: Tightness carried out on gas meter and gas pipe work.
• Certificate: Gas safe homeowners record on completion.

Why You Might Want A Heating Survey Or Homeowners Inspection?

Many new home buyers utilize this valuable information to potentially negotiate a reduction in the property’s sale price or avoid any nasty surprises, this could help you offset the expenses associated with these required changes. Identifying boiler faults, un-safe appliances, radiator issues, sludge in the system, poor performing central heating and hot water.