Boiler Re-commissioning??

[Nikip]

Hi
I am have just brought my 1st house and it is a re-possession property. They have turned off all the utilities, water, electrics & gas. I didn't know that it was not a simple case of turning the gas back on but apparently i need to have the boiler re-commissioned? Is this right? Can anyone advise me on who i need to get to do it & how much it will cost? also does it need to be a specialist?
Thanks

 

[Tibbot]

Everything should be checked, gas, water, electrics by competent people. Who knows what's happened while they've been turned off.

 

[bengasman]

You don't need the boiler recommissioned, just reconnected. This would be the time to have a full service done too. Repo probably means it has not been serviced for at least 3 years.

Sorry, we don't give quotes here, only tech advice.

 

[Nikip]

You don't need the boiler recommissioned, just reconnected. This would be the time to have a full service done too. Repo probably means it has not been serviced for at least 3 years.

Sorry, we don't give quotes here, only tech advice.

Thanks, so i need to get it re-connected & like you say serviced as well does this need to be carried out by a Gas Safe Registered Engieer so i get the right certification?

What would be the best way of finding the right person in my area?

 

[bengasman]

Yes, need gsr. No cert required.
Best way to find one is to ask friends, neighbours, colleagues and so on for recommendations of a small or medium sized local setup. If the boss does not know all the staff by heart, the company is too big. Get one from less than 1 hour/10 miles away.

 

[cumbriahandyman]

Have a good look at everything especially in the attic, it is not unknown for the previous owner to have done a little sabotage before leaving for the last time.

You would be surprised at what they can do...

 

[Mark Br]

I'd check you still have a gas meter too, went to repair a boiler on a repo and it bad been removed by the supplier