Last sunday i was away and our boiler ceased working and my wife called british gas homecare and was told that the next available appointment was in 8 days time, despite talking to a manager who admitted that the service was simply not good enough. Homecare three also includes the unblocking and fixing of drains and waste pipes where water flow has been restricted. It is only 5 yrs old, and was fitted by british gas full central heating system. British gas are totally useless and a waste of space. Sse does a good rival service, or, better still, find a local plumber who. British gas says it has 4 million homecare customers, so i would urge. Alternative to british gas homecare central heating cover. As the leading energy provider in the uk, british gas promises top quality services and no.
Even if youre confidant and think your boiler wont break anytime soon, unless you are an industry professional gas engineer or a handy diy hero the peace of mind of having a backup plan is invaluable for many of us. I have a homecare contract for my central heating system. Youll get all the protection of plans one, two and three, but with the added peace of mind that theyll also carry out. Your homecare price can change for a number of reasons.
Book a boiler service and well make sure it ticks all the boxes. Your homecare price can change for a number of reasons, our pricing guide provides all the info on how we calculate things. Following a problem with my boiler throwing up a fault code and powering down a british gas engineer visited. You just need to log in to your british gas account to book a boiler service.
Jun 25, 2015 in the event of plumbing or drain breakdowns, you must call 800048. We have a british gas homecare 200 central heating contract, and the annual renewal recently became due. From annual service visits, to keeping your boiler at peak performance or oneoff repairs when your hot water has stopped working. Say o to british gas smart our new app british gas homecare explained british gas free customers contact number 0800 048 0202. Managing your breakdown appointments is made so much simpler with the online option. British gas homecare one, two, three, four british gas. This is the service where you pay a monthly amount for cover for your heating, boiler, plumbing and other protection. Book an appointment online or call one of our dyno plumbers. Im going through every direct debit i have at the moment to try and trim off some fat that ive let accumilate and am thinking that. December 25, 2019 merry christmas and a happy new year from british gas. British gas homecare number 0843 770 5045 or 0333 200 8899.
We take a look at the homecare range from british gas. Received letter on the day they wanted the readings and had to go. I may have a leak in the pipes not sure if its the leaky grout in the tiles or the pipe leading to the shower. Boiler service with british gas involves you signing up to a contract, but is it worth it. The longest delay we could find was a customer left without hot water or. British gas and their employees moved everything so quickly with efficiency. I may have a leak in the pipes not sure if its the leaky grout in. British gas plumbing and drains care consumer utility. Nov 30, 2017 have had a homecare contract with british gas for the 16 years years since i first moved into my home paying.
You may also click to the company website and contact us pages, seeadd facebook feedback comments. And provides central heating services such as boiler maintenance and repair. An online account makes it easy to book, confirm and track your british gas engineer. You can call 0333 200 8899 if you have a complaint about any of the british gas homecare products, including annual boiler services, home insurance, cover for electrical and gas appliances, or plumbing and drains cover.
So i am no longer paying this extortionate fee and have said goodbye to british gas homecare. British gas latest news breaking stories and comment. One of our advisers will discuss your breakdown and can arrange for a service engineer to visit your property. Never miss out on exclusive savings from vouchercloud. Looking at bg homecare 400 covers boiler, central heating, plumbing and drains and home electrics is it worth the. This homecare phone number can be used to book a service, to book an appointment because of an emergency, or to find out more about the different levels of cover. In addition to their established homecare central heating products british gas now offer householders additional peace of mind for an often overlooked area of home maintenance that can have serious cost implications, with their plumbing and drains care package. The most comprehensive package offered by british gas is homecare four which offers cover for your boiler and controls, central heating, plumbing, drains and home electrics. Every member of staff were exemplary in their care, support and conduct with me. Ups and downs of having a british gas homecare contract. Setting up an account is easy and straightforward long as you have all account information available. British gas homecare contact number 0843 504 3185 customer service and help for british gas homecare all about british gas homecare and how to get in touch. British gas should always make sure loyal customers are offered the best prices. However, this isnt very energy efficient, so if you do leave heating on more.
Boiler care frequently asked questions scottishpower. I currently have homecare 400 and kitchen appliance repair cover with homecare and have just received my renewal notice. Click here to access your account and book a repair in just a few clicks. The company as we know it today, british gas plc was formed. They offer a range of maintenance contracts of varying degrees of cover which can also include plumbing and drains.
Apr 25, 2016 we have a british gas homecare 200 central heating contract, and the annual renewal recently became due. If you do not want to create an online account to book an engineer for a breakdown, you do have the ability to call 800148 and book an appointment over the phone. Ive had a british gas homecare plan for over 20 years and largely been very pleased with the service. This new guy realised there was a much bigger problem, which meant i needed a new heat. With over six thousand gas safe registered engineers. British gas homecare address, contact number of british. British gas contact number customer services 0800 048 0202. Were bringing britain the smooth running homes of today and tomorrow. You can book, cancel or amend an engineer appointment through our automated service if you would like to do this. In order to book an engineer for your breakdown, you must have an online account with british gas. Contact us straight away on our free emergency number 0800 111 4686 its open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Thinking of leaving or reducing your service level. Jun 24, 2011 british gass homecare cover left us without hot water a homecare engineer came to service our boiler. Home state health plan phone number elegant british gas.
British gas provides a popular way of protection for your boiler, heating, electrics, plumbing and drains. The price however has risen steeply over the last few years. One advantage of a contract with british gas is that if things go wrong you can go right to the top man if necessary, and get some action. Pimlico is londons leading independent service company with a workforce of highly experienced engineers and tradespeople to support all your service and maintenance needs plus a team of commercially qualified engineers for business customers. British gas homecare offers four products ranging in the level of care and extent of coverage. Will take my business elsewhere when my contract is due for renewal and i am still waiting for that missed appoitment voucher that they are supposed to send me which was supposed to go to a local charity. Choose an established local businesses like us, who care about our customers and offer good value boilersystem breakdown cover, and a direct line to a real person in our office. This policy is sold, arranged and administered by homeserve and underwritten by aviva insurance limited. Our transparent charging system is monitored on a regular basis to ensure our rates are always competitive. British gas homecare one, two, three, four british gas boiler. British gas homecare offers various kinds of cover and services, but well get to that in a bit. On that visit we will do our best to fix your boiler, but follow up visits may be required certain conditions apply. Discussion in plumbing and central heating started by kmmr99, 21 jan 2008.
British gas homecare four homecare four is the highest level of home care offered by british gas. Chris and expert plumber mike griffin went to meet them. British gas were exceptional in their british gas were exceptional in their care for me as vulnerable while covid 19 was and still is going on. But when i checked on the website, a new customer would pay. Whether its your boiler, electrics, plumbing, drains or heating, homecare has you covered. Book an engineer for your central heating, gas or electrical appliances, plumbing and drains. British gass insurance quote is plumbing new heights. British gas homecare plumbing leak what is the level of cover. British gas homecare worth it page 1 homes, gardens. To be annoyed with british gas homecare renewal 23 posts add message report.
We complete over 100,000 jobs a year, with over 78% of the work coming from returning customers. When the hardings discovered a leak in their airing cupboard they called in british gas. Looking for an alternative to british gas homecare. The details of the services and contact details we hold are listed below. The problem was diagnosed and resolved by replacing the heat exchanger and fixing the seals one of which had a minor leak. British gass homecare cover left us without hot water. Just tried to book a boiler repair and the earliest appointment is the 20 december. British gas homecare is also known as a british gas agency. But some qualified engineers are better than others, in the same way that some clerks are better than others. But i agree with glitterglue, i think i shall go for boiler cover perhaps electrics too as my electric system is a little temperamental. British gas plumbing and drains care consumer utility services. Corgi v british gas central heating maintenance contracts. British gas homecare plan login house design ideas. How to book a british gas engineer for a breakdown numbers.
Aug 18, 2015 homecare is a type of insurance taken out by millions of british gas customers. Select the service and view available phone menu details. I phoned to are how much bg would charge to repair, and was informed that i could pay a fee upfront. Cover for your home electrics is included in home electrical cover. Youll get all the protection of plans one, two and three, but with the added peace of mind that theyll also carry out repairs to your mains electrical system and wiring. Whod have thought fitting a boiler could save a life. British gas homecare maintains boilers and renewable energy home appliance services. Jen harding took out a british gas homecare agreement for peace of mind. British gas homecare provides cover for boiler maintenance, electrics, drains and pipes. The number is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Inevitably, problems of this nature only seem to occur. You can claim as many times as you need and each claim has a. When the paperwork arrived the annual charge had been increased from.
British gas homecare number 0843 455 0157 report a boiler. Book a plumber with us and well get you home and dry. Here, we take a closer look at the homecare range from the uks biggest energy supplier. According to the press british gas are losing nearly 00 customers a month as people wake up to better service and prices from other suppliers. It is ridiculous that a bg customer as to use a comparison site for the best fuel prices. It also offers annual servicing for your boiler and heating system. Get british gas plumbing and drains care in addition to their established homecare central heating products british gas now offer householders additional peace of mind for an often overlooked area of home maintenance that can have serious cost implications, with their plumbing and drains care package. This article describes the pros and cons of getting boiler service with british gas and whether its a good deal or not. Or you can get cover as part of homecare four, which also covers your plumbing, drains, boiler.
British gas provides cover and insurance for your home, boiler, and appliances. For a monthly sum, you are able to phone an engineer in an emergency to come and repair a. British gas homecare is available via the freephone number 0800 048. Hi can someone who has used british gas homecare for plumbing care clarify how it works and how they cover it. Homecare is a type of insurance taken out by millions of british gas customers. Prices include all fees and insurance premium tax ipt. Easy to switch suppliers but needs to send final reading letters out sooner. British gas homecare number 0843 455 0157 report a boiler fault. Contact number for british gas homecare 0843 504 3185. British gas claim to have been around for over 200 years. British gas homecare phone number 0843 770 5045 numbers. Pimlico provides a 24 hour service with a 1 hour response for emergencies and a 12 month guarantee on most workmanship.