Boiler repairs in Ilfracombe
I'm George Lane, a Gas Safe engineer based in North Devon. I find and fix faults on mains-gas boilers in Ilfracombe, 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 Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe
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 Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe
Boiler repairs in Ilfracombe are a fixed £220 including VAT for the labour, however long they take. I'm George Lane of Tarka Boilers, a Gas Safe engineer (No. 515374) based in North Devon, and I repair mains-gas boilers in houses, flats and guest houses across the town.
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.
Ilfracombe properties by the sea
Salt air is hard on flue terminals, condensate pipes and anything metal on an outside wall. When a boiler near the harbour or on the cliff roads locks out, I look at the outside as well as the inside.
Is travel to Ilfracombe included?
Yes. Travel to Ilfracombe is included, so you pay the same prices as anyone in Barnstaple, with no travel charge on top.
Tall houses, flats and boilers in odd places
A lot of Ilfracombe is Victorian: tall terraces on steep streets, many split into flats, and former guest houses. That brings its own boiler problems:
Boilers in cupboards and lofts. A boiler squeezed into a small space needs its ventilation and flue checked as part of any repair, as well as the fault on the display.
Long flue runs. Flues that travel a long way to reach an outside wall are more likely to have a joint problem, which shows as a flue or fan fault.
One boiler, several floors. In a big house heated by one boiler, a weak pump or a sludged system shows as cold top floors. That's a circulation fault, not always a boiler one.
Worth fixing?
On a boiler under ten years old, a repair almost always makes sense. On an old boiler with a repair running past £400 to £500, I'll give you my honest view of whether it's money well spent. I don't sell or fit boilers, so I've no reason to push a new one.
FAQs: boiler repairs in Ilfracombe
Can you repair the boiler in my flat if it's in a shared loft or cupboard?
Yes, if I can reach it safely. Tell me where it is when you book so I bring the right access kit.
Do you repair boilers in guest houses?
Yes, where it's a domestic-sized mains-gas boiler. Larger commercial boilers are outside what I do.
What happens if the repair 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.
Boiler repairs near Ilfracombe
Other services in Ilfracombe
See all services in Ilfracombe- 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 Ilfracombe?
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 Ilfracombe is included in every price.
Prefer to write? Send an enquiry.