Boiler repairs in Bideford
I'm George Lane, a Gas Safe engineer based in North Devon. I find and fix faults on mains-gas boilers in Bideford, and I do every job myself.
- £220 including VAT for all the labour to get it working again, however long it takes
- Parts priced before they're fitted. Decide not to go ahead, and you only pay £105
- Travel to Bideford 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 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 We have used Thames Boilers twice over the years, firstly for a repair and more recently a boiler service and simply George is the man. He is professional from start to finish, knowledgeable and friendly. We will continue to use Thames Boilers in the future and happily recommend their services to friends and family - thank you!
Jamie F.Google review, April 2025Customer of Thames Boilers, Kent Always great service from George at Thames Boilers. I had a problem with hot water only coming on when we put the heating on .. George arrived when he said he would and was able to diagnose the issue and fix it in a single call out. I really can't recommend George and Thames boilers enough. Thanks again Gavin
Gavin M.Google review, January 2025Customer of Thames Boilers, Kent I booked Thames Boilers for a boiler repair. They made the whole process very straightforward. Their engineer was prompt and professional and happy to answer any questions I had. I would definitely use them again.
Robin C.Google review, April 2022Customer of Thames Boilers, Kent It was a pleasure to meet George. He was punctual, honest, efficient, very personable and fixed my boiler in no time. Costs were transparent and very competative. I will use him again and can highly recommend without reservation.
SteveGoogle review, September 2021Customer 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 repairs in Bideford
Every price includes VAT and travel.
Fixed-price boiler repair, labour
£220including VATAll the labour to get your boiler working again, however long it takes, including travel and any return visit to fit a part. Parts are priced before they're fitted.
Boiler repair, diagnosis only
£105including VATIf you decide not to go ahead, or it can't sensibly be repaired, you only pay this for the visit, travel and finding the fault.
Travel to Bideford 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 repairs in Bideford
I repair mains-gas boilers in Bideford and across EX39, including East-the-Water, Northam, Westward Ho!, Appledore and Instow. I'm George Lane of Tarka Boilers, a Gas Safe engineer (No. 515374) based in North Devon. Travel to Bideford is included.
Fixed-price boiler repair: £220 including VAT for all the labour to get your boiler working again, however long it takes. Parts are priced before they're fitted. Decide not to go ahead, and you only pay £105 for the visit. Book online, or ring 01271 444410 with the make of boiler and any code it's showing.
How I work out what's wrong
Listen first
You tell me what the boiler has been doing and when it started. A fault that comes and goes tells me something different from one that stopped the boiler dead.
Test, don't guess
I check the fault code against what the boiler is doing, then test the part it points at: the gas pressure, the fan, the sensor, the pump. A code tells me where to look, not what to replace.
The parts price, then the repair
The labour is a fixed £220, however long the repair takes. Where a part is needed, I give you a fixed price for it, and I only fit it once you've said yes.
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.
The Bideford properties I repair boilers in
Bideford climbs steeply from both banks of the Torridge. The older terraces up from the quay often have boilers in awkward spots, a regular boiler with a cylinder, or pipework that has been altered more than once. Those systems tend to throw up circulation faults and sludge as often as boiler faults.
Northam and Westward Ho! have more post-war and modern housing, and most of the boilers are combis. Their faults are usually one part: a diverter valve, a fan, a pressure sensor, an ignition electrode.
Near the water, flue terminals and anything outside the house get a harder time from the salt air. I look at the terminal as part of the visit.
Repair or replace: my honest view
Most boilers under ten years old are worth repairing. Past 15 years, with parts getting harder to find, it depends on the fault. If a repair would run past £400 to £500 on an old boiler, I'll tell you a new one may make more sense over three to five years.
I don't sell or fit boilers, so I've nothing to gain either way. If replacement is the sensible answer, I'll say so and you can go to an installer.
FAQs: boiler repairs in Bideford
How much is a boiler repair in Bideford?
Fixed-price boiler repair: £220 including VAT for all the labour to get your boiler working again, however long it takes. Parts are priced before they're fitted. Decide not to go ahead, and you only pay £105 for the visit. The £220 covers all the labour, travel and any return visit to fit a part I've had to order. It's the same whether the fix takes ten minutes or all afternoon. Parts are extra: once I've found the fault, I give you a fixed price for any parts, and nothing's fitted until you've approved it. If you'd rather not go ahead, or the repair isn't worth doing, you only pay £105 for the visit and the diagnosis.
Do you cover Appledore and Instow?
Yes. Both are in EX39, and travel to both is included.
Can you repair an old back boiler?
Often, yes. The catch is parts. If a part is no longer made, I'll tell you before you spend anything.
Boiler repairs near Bideford
Other services in Bideford
See all services in Bideford- Boiler servicingYearly gas boiler services: a standard service, or a full service with a new burner gasket and a full clean.
- Landlord gas safety checksLandlord gas safety checks and certificates for rented homes, with a reminder when the next is due.
- Central heating repairsCold radiators, noisy pipes, pumps, valves and pressure that will not hold, found and fixed.
Boiler repairs in Bideford?
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 Bideford is included in every price.
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