Boiler repairs in Great Torrington
I'm George Lane, a Gas Safe engineer based in North Devon. I find and fix faults on mains-gas boilers in Great Torrington, 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 Great Torrington 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 Great Torrington
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 Great Torrington 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 Great Torrington
I repair mains-gas boilers in Great Torrington and the villages around it. I'm George Lane of Tarka Boilers, a Gas Safe engineer (No. 515374) based in North Devon, and I've worked on boilers for more than 25 years. Travel to Torrington is included, so there's no travel charge.
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.
Town-centre and edge-of-town properties in Great Torrington
Older houses in the town centre often have boilers that have been replaced onto the same old pipework, sometimes still with a cylinder in the airing cupboard. Those systems bring more sludge and more circulation faults, and I check the system as well as the boiler.
The newer housing round the edge of town is mostly combis, where the faults are usually one component: a diverter valve, a fan, a pressure sensor or an ignition electrode.
Mains gas in town, oil and LPG in the country
The town itself is on mains gas. A lot of the farms and cottages in the country round Torrington aren't, and run on oil or LPG instead. I work on mains-gas boilers only. I don't work on LPG boilers. For LPG, you need a Gas Safe engineer whose registration covers LPG work. Oil boilers need an OFTEC-registered engineer.
If you're not sure, look for a gas meter, or check your bills.
Before you book: three checks you can do yourself
Is the pressure right? Most sealed systems want 1 to 1.5 bar on the gauge when cold. If it's near zero, topping up with the filling loop may get you going, and tells me there's a leak to find.
Is the gas on? If the hob works, gas is reaching the house. If it doesn't, call your supplier first.
What does the display say? Write down the fault code, or take a photo. It saves time on the day.
What happens if it needs a part?
You get a fixed price for the part before it's fitted. The labour stays at £220, including the trip back to fit it if I have to order it in. 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.
FAQs: boiler repairs in Great Torrington
Do you cover the villages round Torrington?
Yes, where the boiler runs on mains gas, and travel is included. Tell me the postcode and the fuel when you book, and I'll confirm before anything is booked.
Can you repair an old boiler that's out of warranty?
Yes. Age isn't a reason to refuse a repair. The limit is parts: if a part is no longer made, I'll tell you before you spend anything.
How is the repair price worked out?
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.
Boiler repairs near Great Torrington
Other services in Great Torrington
See all services in Great Torrington- 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 Great Torrington?
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 Great Torrington is included in every price.
Prefer to write? Send an enquiry.