Boiler repairs in Fremington
I'm George Lane, a Gas Safe engineer based in North Devon. I find and fix faults on mains-gas boilers in Fremington, 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 Fremington 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 Fremington
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 Fremington 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 Fremington
If your boiler has stopped in Fremington, Bickington or Yelland, I'm George Lane of Tarka Boilers, a Gas Safe engineer (No. 515374) with more than 25 years' experience, and I repair mains-gas boilers across this side of the Taw. Travel to Fremington 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 call 01271 444410.
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.
Fremington properties with older systems
Not everything round here is new. Older houses in the village and along the roads toward Barnstaple can have regular boilers with cylinders, or combis fitted onto older pipework. Those systems carry more sludge, and a boiler repair sometimes turns out to be a circulation problem. I'll tell you which you've got.
Parts I fit are guaranteed for 12 months, including the labour to put them right, whatever the age of your boiler. The guarantee covers the parts I fit and my work, not the rest of the boiler or system. If sludge caused the fault, I'll still repair it, but that repair isn't guaranteed unless the system has been flushed and a magnetic filter fitted. I'll tell you that before I start, not after.
Combis on the newer estates
Much of Fremington, Bickington and Yelland is 20th-century and newer housing, and most of it has a combi. Combis fail in a handful of familiar ways, and knowing them speeds up finding the fault:
- No hot water, heating fine. The diverter valve, or a blocked plate heat exchanger in a hard-used combi.
- Pressure falling to zero. A flat expansion vessel, a pressure relief valve letting by, or a small leak.
- Lockout with a code. The fan, the flue sensor or the ignition, depending on the code.
- Frozen condensate pipe. In a cold snap, an outside condensate pipe can freeze and stop the boiler. I can thaw it and, if the pipe is badly placed, price rerouting it.
Three things I won't do on a repair
Replace parts on a guess. A fault code says where to look. I test the part before anything is ordered.
Carry on without your agreement. If the repair needs a part, you get a fixed price for it first, and nothing's fitted until you've said yes.
Push a new boiler. I don't sell or fit boilers, so I've no reason to. If a repair isn't worth it, I'll say so and why.
FAQs: boiler repairs in Fremington
Do you charge a call-out fee?
Not on top of the repair price. Coming out, travel and finding the fault are all part of the £220 fixed repair price, which includes VAT. If you decide not to go ahead once you know the parts price, or it can't sensibly be repaired, you only pay £105 for the visit.
Do you cover Instow?
Yes. Travel to Instow is included.
What should I have ready when I book?
The boiler make and model, any fault code, and a short description of what it's doing. A photo of the data plate helps.
Boiler repairs near Fremington
Other services in Fremington
See all services in Fremington- 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 Fremington?
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 Fremington is included in every price.
Prefer to write? Send an enquiry.