Boiler repairs in Woolacombe
I'm George Lane, a Gas Safe engineer based in North Devon. I find and fix faults on mains-gas boilers in Woolacombe, 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 Woolacombe 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 Woolacombe
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 Woolacombe 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 Woolacombe
I repair mains-gas boilers in Woolacombe and Mortehoe, in homes, second homes and holiday lets. I'm George Lane of Tarka Boilers, a Gas Safe engineer (No. 515374) based in North Devon, with more than 25 years' experience.
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.
Woolacombe properties by the beach
Houses and apartment blocks close to the sea live in salt air. On a repair visit I look at the flue terminal, the condensate pipe and anything metal on the outside wall, because corrosion there can be the cause of a fault, or the next one waiting.
Apartments often have compact combis in cupboards. If the boiler is in a shared or locked area, tell me when you book so access is sorted before I arrive.
Travel to Woolacombe is included
There's no travel charge for Woolacombe or Mortehoe. You pay the same prices as anyone in Barnstaple. If two of your lets need a repair, tell me when you book and I'll try to see both on the same trip.
Holiday lets and boilers that sit idle
A lot of Woolacombe's housing is holiday lets and second homes, busy in summer and empty for long spells in winter. A boiler that stands unused can stick when it's asked to work again: pumps seize, diverter valves stick, and systems lose pressure while nobody's there to notice.
If you manage a let, the useful habit is to run the heating and hot water for a while a week or two before the first guests. A fault found then can be fixed before it becomes a guest's problem.
When I find the fault
The labour is a fixed £220, however long the repair takes. If it needs a part, you get a fixed price for it, and nothing's fitted until you agree it. For an owner who isn't there, I explain what I found by phone or email and wait for your agreement.
FAQs: boiler repairs in Woolacombe
Is there a travel charge?
No. Travel to Woolacombe is included in every price.
Can you repair the boiler while my holiday let is empty?
Yes, if someone can let me in or there's a key safe. A key safe code or a neighbour with a key both work.
Do you work on LPG boilers in the area?
No. I don't work on LPG boilers. For LPG, you need a Gas Safe engineer whose registration covers LPG work.
Boiler repairs near Woolacombe
Other services in Woolacombe
See all services in Woolacombe- 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 Woolacombe?
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 Woolacombe is included in every price.
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