Boiler servicing in Barnstaple
I'm George Lane, a Gas Safe engineer based in North Devon. I service mains-gas boilers in Barnstaple, from the yearly safety checks to a full strip-down clean.
- Standard service £105, full service £185, including VAT
- Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Baxi, Ideal and other mains-gas boilers
- Travel to Barnstaple included
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George Lane, Gas Safe No. 515374. Fully insured, 25+ years on boilers. I do every job myself, from the first visit to the finished work.
If you smell gas, leave the property and call the National Gas Emergency number, 0800 111 999, before anything else. Once the supply has been made safe, I can come and deal with the appliance.
What my customers say
5.0 from 103 Google reviews for Thames Boilers, my previous business in Kent
Tarka Boilers is new to North Devon, so it has no reviews of its own yet. Every review here is from a customer of Thames Boilers, the heating business I ran in Kent before I moved here.
Read all 124 reviewsExcellent service, all problems have been fixed, full service carried out,in fact more was done than British gas have done over several years. I would recommend Thames boilers without any hesitation. Well done and thank you.
Brian P.Google review, May 2026Customer of Thames Boilers, Kent George was very pleasant and worked hard to give my boiler a thorough service. A sudden leaking pipe meant that the job took much longer than expected but this was no problem at all for him. George done an excellent job and I will definitely be using his services again.
Frances M.Google review, May 2026Customer of Thames Boilers, Kent Hi everyone, I had an amazing experience with Thames Boiler Service. George was the one who did all the work. The service was precise, punctual, and the problem was sorted in just a couple of days. I strongly recommend them if you want a reliable boiler service for your property. Thank you, guys! Agnes
Agnieszka W.Google review, April 2026Customer of Thames Boilers, Kent I have been a customer of Thames Boilers for several years. They provide a top quality service, high levels of expertise and excellent customer service.
Teresa H.Google review, January 2026Customer of Thames Boilers, Kent I've been using the services of George at Thames Boilers to service my Boiler and Central Heating for many years now. Always reliable, friendly and efficient.
Paul C.Google review, October 2025Customer of Thames Boilers, Kent In the past ive had a few unreliable plumbers. George did some plumbing work for me in the kitchen recently. Very happy with the repair - always polite, punctual, and tidy. George also services my boiler annually. Will continue to use his services. Have recommended him to friends and family.
Joan R.Google review, June 2025Customer of Thames Boilers, Kent
- Gas Safe No. 515374Check it on the Gas Safe Register
- 25+ yearson boilers and heating
- G3 qualifiedfor unvented hot-water cylinders
- Fully insuredGeorge Lane trading as Tarka Boilers
I work on Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Baxi, Ideal, Glow-worm, Potterton and Viessmann. Mains-gas boilers only: I don't work on oil or LPG, and I don't fit new boilers.
Prices for boiler servicing in Barnstaple
Every price includes VAT and travel.
Standard gas boiler service
£105including VATOne standard annual gas boiler service.
Full gas boiler service
£185including VATIncludes a new burner gasket, a full heat exchanger and burner clean, and inspection and cleaning of the ignition electrodes and flame sensor.
Viessmann boiler service
£185including VATServiced to Viessmann's schedule. Viessmann boilers need the full service every year, because of how the burner and heat exchanger are built.
Standard boiler service and landlord gas safety check
£145including VATStandard gas boiler service and landlord gas safety check for one appliance on the same visit, instead of £210 booked separately.
Full boiler service and landlord gas safety check
£225including VATFull gas boiler service and landlord gas safety check for one appliance on the same visit, instead of £290 booked separately.
Travel to Barnstaple is included in every price.
Every price includes VAT. Repairs are £220 for all the labour, however long it takes, and parts are priced before they're fitted. Decide not to go ahead, and you only pay £105 for the visit.
Boiler servicing in Barnstaple
A standard gas boiler service in Barnstaple is £105 including VAT, and the Full gas boiler service is £185. I'm George Lane of Tarka Boilers, Gas Safe registered (No. 515374), based in North Devon and servicing mains-gas boilers across EX31 and EX32.
Travel to Barnstaple is included. Book online and pick a time, or call 01271 444410. After the service you get a written record, and a reminder when the next one is due.
Standard or full: which service does a Barnstaple boiler need?
Most years, the standard service is enough. It covers the normal safety and combustion checks, plus routine checks and cleaning of the parts I can reach. It does not include taking the burner out, a new burner gasket or the Full gas boiler service clean.
A Full gas boiler service is £185 including VAT. It adds a new burner gasket, a full clean of the heat exchanger and burner, and inspection and cleaning of the ignition electrodes and the flame sensor. Most boilers need the full service every three to five years, depending on how hard they work. Viessmann boilers need it every year, because of how the burner and heat exchanger are built.
If you don't know when your boiler last had a full service, tell me when you book. I'll look at the burner and the heat exchanger on the day and tell you honestly which one it needs next time.
My boiler service process in Barnstaple
Checks with the boiler running
I start with the boiler firing, because that's how it's used. I look at how it lights, how the flame behaves and what the flue gas analyser says about combustion.
Safety devices and the flue
I test the safety devices, check the gas pressure and look at the flue from end to end where I can reach it, inside and out.
Cleaning and the water
On a standard service I clean the condensate trap and the magnetic filter. Other parts I can reach are inspected, and if something needs cleaning or replacing, I explain why and give you a price before doing it. A water quality check is part of the service: the inhibitor level, the pH and any signs of corrosion in the system water. Topping up or replacing the inhibitor isn't included, so if the system needs it, I show you what I found and give you a price before doing anything.
The paperwork
You get a written record of what I checked and what I found. If something needs attention, I explain it and give you a price. Nothing is done without your agreement.
How booking works
You book
Book online and your time is confirmed straight away. I work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and I'm not an emergency service. If it isn't a job for me, I'll say so and point you to someone who can help, rather than going quiet on you.
You'll know when I'm coming
You choose a start time when you book, not a morning or an afternoon. It is an estimate, because the job before yours can finish early or run on. When I set off to you, you get a text with a link that shows where I am, so you can see when I'll be at the door.
Properties in Barnstaple and the service they need
Terraced houses round the town centre and in Pilton often still have a regular boiler and a cylinder in the airing cupboard. If that cylinder is unvented, it needs its own annual service, and I can do both on one visit. A standard gas boiler service and unvented cylinder service on the same visit is £157, instead of £210 booked separately. With the full gas boiler service it is £237, instead of £290. Both prices include VAT. It costs less because it's one visit instead of two, and it can't be combined with any other reduction.
The newer houses at Roundswell and Whiddon Valley are mostly combis. A combi that has gone a few years without a service often shows it in a blocked condensate trap or a clogged magnetic filter, and both are cleaned on a standard service.
Why service a boiler every year?
A boiler that burns badly makes carbon monoxide, and you can't see or smell it. A yearly service checks combustion and the flue, which is where that risk sits. Most manufacturers also make an annual service a condition of their warranty.
FAQs: boiler servicing in Barnstaple
How long does a boiler service take?
It depends on the boiler and its condition. A Full gas boiler service takes longer than a standard one, because the burner comes out. The booking page sets aside enough time for the service you choose, and the time you pick is when I aim to arrive.
Do you service Worcester Bosch and Vaillant boilers?
Yes. I service Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Baxi, Ideal, Glow-worm, Potterton, Viessmann and most other mains-gas makes.
Can I get my landlord gas safety check done on the same visit?
Yes. A standard gas boiler service and a landlord gas safety check for one appliance on the same visit is £145, instead of £210 booked separately. With the full gas boiler service it is £225, instead of £290. Both prices include VAT. It costs less because it's one visit instead of two, and it can't be combined with any other reduction.
Do you service boilers in flats above shops in the town centre?
Yes, as long as I can reach the boiler and the flue terminal safely. Tell me where the boiler sits when you book.
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Other services in Barnstaple
See all services in Barnstaple- Boiler repairsMains-gas boiler faults found and fixed for one fixed labour price, however long it takes, with parts priced before they're fitted.
- Landlord gas safety checksLandlord gas safety checks and certificates for rented homes, with a reminder when the next is due.
- Smart thermostat installationHive, Tado and Nest thermostats fitted and set up by a Gas Safe engineer, priced before I start.
- Central heating repairsCold radiators, noisy pipes, pumps, valves and pressure that will not hold, found and fixed.
- Unvented cylinder service and repairYearly servicing and repairs for unvented hot-water cylinders, by a G3-qualified engineer.
Boiler servicing in Barnstaple?
Every price includes VAT. Repairs are £220 for all the labour, however long it takes, and parts are priced before they're fitted. Decide not to go ahead, and you only pay £105 for the visit. Travel to Barnstaple is included in every price.
Prefer to write? Send an enquiry.