central heating

[blueclive]

here is a question for you.

my central heating has broken down. a few corgi regsitered people i know have looked at it informally and donut have a clue. i suspect the probelm may be it is full of sludge- it is about 17 years old, never been drained down but the boiler was replaced about 5 years ago
how do i select a trustworthy contractor. i am worried about being ripped off....i don't have anyone to recommend a contractor despite what i said above and want to avoid a 'my mates mate is good' situation.

 

[andy.budgell]

Please be more specific with the symptoms of the problem.

"How do I select a trustworthy contractor": Just get 3 quotes.

 

[john90]

if you were more specific about your location, then someone may help.

Try the CORGI website and put in your post code for someone local

 

[gasandoilman]

Or oftec if you have oil boiler

 

[gas4you]

Try your local council. I am on a register of approved contractors called home call, each of us has to be invited to join and then we are checked out and have to supply references that are all followed up and checked. We also have to state our callout fees etc up front.

You could also try the internet, I am also a member of nomorecowboys.com where at the end of each job I leave a form for the customer to fill in about the work I have just done. These results are available to view for people like yourselves who do not know any local tradesmen.