Free expert advice from FE Maintenance Gas Safe engineers. Boiler faults, landlord certificates, electrical safety and more.
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Section 21 has gone, fines are up to £40,000 and the PRS Database opens for London on 15 July 2027. What landlords must do about CP12, EICR and alarms — with the key dates.
Read Full GuideThe steps to take straight away, when to call 0800 111 999, and how to get your gas safely back on.
Read GuideWhat to do straight away, how to tell a real alarm from a low battery beep, and the symptoms to watch for.
Read GuideCommon causes, quick checks and when to call a Gas Safe engineer.
Read GuideSame-day emergency gas repairs. What to do if you smell gas.
Read GuideA 10-point checklist: pressure, radiators, thermostat, frozen pipes and carbon monoxide.
Read GuideWhat each cold patch means — air, sludge, valves or balancing — and how to fix it.
Read GuideWhat the common Worcester Bosch fault codes mean and what you can safely check.
Read GuideWhat the common Vaillant fault codes mean and what you can safely check.
Read GuideWhat each Ideal fault code means and what you can safely check yourself.
Read GuideWhat the common Baxi fault codes mean and what you can safely check.
Read GuideWhat the common Viessmann fault codes mean and what you can safely check.
Read GuideStep-by-step guide to repressurising your boiler safely.
Read GuideFind the cause and fix it fast. Diagnostic guide.
Read GuideWhat each boiler noise means and whether it needs urgent attention.
Read GuideDiverter valves, zone valves, cylinder faults — diagnosed and fixed.
Read GuideTransparent prices from £80. What's included and how long it takes.
Read GuideAnnual boiler service by Gas Safe FE Maintenance engineers.
Read GuideHonest guide — costs, age factors and when replacement makes sense.
Read GuideWhich boiler is right for your home? Pros, cons and costs.
Read GuideNew boiler prices, what a proper install includes and the extras that add cost.
Read GuideBoiler stopped in the cold? Thaw the pipe safely and stop it freezing again.
Read GuideRegister 15 July – 14 October 2027. £65 fee, documents you need, fines.
Read GuideFrom £65. Legal requirements, what's included, same-day available.
Read GuideEvery legal check in one list — gas, EICR, alarms, EPC, PAT and HMO extras.
Read GuideFive steps to take today, the new expiry date, and how tenants can get it sorted.
Read GuideStep by step on the day, what to get ready, and what to do if a tenant won’t give access.
Read GuideTypical CP12 prices, what changes the price, and four ways to pay less.
Read GuideDo you need a licence? Types, conditions, room sizes, fines and certificates.
Read GuideHow to pay less for gas, EICR and PAT without cutting corners — real prices and hidden extras.
Read GuideWhere to fit alarms, legal requirements and fines.
Read GuideElectrical Installation Condition Reports explained for landlords.
Read GuideWhat the law says for private, social and HMO landlords — and how often to test.
Read GuideGrades and categories explained — what system your HMO needs and how to keep it certified.
Read GuideTypical prices by property size, extras to watch for, remedial work and how to pay less.
Read GuideSafe checks you can do yourself, what the pattern means, and when to call an electrician.
Read GuideWarning signs, the rules and typical 2026 London prices for a new fuse box.
Read GuideFrom £400 with your own charger, typical prices, extras and the £500 grant.
Read GuideWhat each code means, which fail the report, and what landlords must fix within 28 days.
Read GuideHow to find the faulty circuit and fix it safely.
Read GuideWe aim to fix it the same day. Fixed prices. Gas Safe registered.