No heating, no hot water, or a boiler showing a fault code — we diagnose the actual cause before quoting any repair, and give honest advice on when repair still makes sense. Gas Safe registered engineers covering Farnham, Guildford, Godalming, Farnborough, Fleet and Camberley.
We find the actual cause before quoting any repair.
This page covers boiler and central heating faults — a system that was working and has stopped, or is not performing as it should. That includes the boiler itself, the pump, valves, radiators and controls it drives as one heating system, because in practice a fault in one rarely stays isolated from the rest.
This is for homeowners with a boiler or heating fault needing prompt, honest diagnosis, and for landlords and letting agents responding to a tenant repair report where a clear explanation is needed for the tenant and the property file. If you're planning ahead rather than dealing with a current fault, see Boiler Installation & Replacement for a new boiler, or Boiler Servicing for planned annual maintenance.
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What a proper diagnosis covers
Common faults and what they actually indicate.
The same symptom can have several different causes. We diagnose which one applies to your system before quoting any repair, so you know what you're paying for and why.
Common Boiler Faults
A fault code or symptom narrows down the likely cause, but it doesn't confirm it on its own — that takes a proper inspection.
Lockout or fault code displayed on the control board
Low system pressure from a slow leak or trapped air
Frozen condensate pipe causing a winter lockout
No hot water but heating works, or the reverse
Kettling, cold radiators, or a failed pump or diverter valve
We don't quote a repair from a description of symptoms alone. An engineer reads any fault code and error history, checks system pressure and pump operation, and inspects the components most likely to be responsible before confirming what's actually wrong.
Fault code and error history read from the control board
System pressure and pump operation checked
Physical inspection of the components most likely responsible
Repair only quoted once the actual fault is confirmed
Repair timescale depends heavily on whether the part is a common component readily sourced, or a model-specific part for an older or less common boiler. We check availability as soon as a fault is confirmed.
Availability checked as soon as the fault is confirmed
Common components held or readily sourced
Model-specific parts identified where a boiler is older or less common
A realistic timescale given, including where a part needs to be ordered in
Some faults sit in the heating system rather than the boiler itself. We treat these as part of the same repair visit where they're the actual cause of a heating problem.
Not every fault is worth fixing on an older boiler. We'll tell you plainly when a repair is a reasonable fix and when it's a temporary one on a boiler approaching the end of its practical life.
Parts availability reduces as a boiler ages
Individual repairs become a larger proportion of remaining boiler value
A run of separate faults can signal general failure rather than one isolated problem
Honest guidance on repair versus replacement before you commit
The same symptom can have several different causes.
We don't quote a repair from a description of symptoms alone, because the same symptom can have several different causes. An engineer attends, reads any fault code and error history the boiler has recorded, checks system pressure and pump operation, and physically inspects the components most likely to be responsible before confirming what's actually wrong.
Only then do we quote the repair, so you know what you're paying for and why, rather than paying for a guess. Repair timescale then depends heavily on whether the part needed is a common component readily sourced, or a model-specific part for an older or less common boiler — we check availability as soon as a fault is confirmed and give a realistic timescale rather than an optimistic one.
Fault code and error history read as a starting point, not a substitute for diagnosis
System pressure, pump operation and likely components physically inspected
Repair only quoted once the actual fault is confirmed
Realistic parts timescale given, including where a part needs to be ordered in
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Nick
3 September 2026
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Matt from ComGas Services UK Ltd was very professional, polite, friendly and quick installing a new shower in my bath (and at a better height for me) and a much easier press-in plug for my sink! He left the place spotless. This is the kind of service and installation people dream about - a 5 star service (see photos).
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Laura Peters
17 August 2026
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I have used Comgas twice and both times have been very happy with the service. Very friendly and honest. The most recent time, the job turned out to be a lot bigger than they initially thought but it was no issue and Paul stayed the extra time to make sure the job was done properly! He was really tidy, took a lot of care with the work that was done and took the time to explain what he was doing and why. Pleased to have found a reliable heating company!
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James Ross
8 August 2026
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I had an issue with my boiler and Matt came out to have a look the same day and managed to fix it. Great, professional service. Highly recommend.
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Ian Chevalier
11 June 2026
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First time we've used this company and it won't be the last. Very professional and efficient in everything they do and Matt was excellent in his knowledge and efficiency when dealing with our gas and plumbing problems.
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Karen Flackett
20 May 2026
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Excellent service. Matt came & fitted 2 taps & waste pipes he was polite & friendly & carried out the work efficiently & in a timely manner.
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Paul Norris
30 April 2026
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Fantastic experience from the chaps at ComGas! Special thanks to Matt who removed an old boiler and replaced with a new energy efficient to satisfy the demands of a five bed house with a few bathrooms/baths and showers. The ComGas admin team and Lee were fantastic too on the booking and administration side of things!
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Julie Galvin
21 April 2026
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Here at St Joseph's we have worked with Comgas for a number of years. They have completed big projects and undertake regular maintenance for our school. They price fairly, and their work is completed to a very high standard. All the engineers carry a DBS which makes life so much easier when trying to book an engineer visit.
On the rare occasion that we have an emergency I can trust that Lee will get one of his engineers to respond quickly and efficiently.
Nothing is too much trouble and no job is too small.
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Chesca Haley
16 April 2026
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Lee and the team are amazing! So helpful, so knowledgeable and really look after their customers. Highly recommend.
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Sarah Rogers
6 April 2026
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Absolutely amazing service, always a thorough job and very knowledgable. Really nice guys too. Lee has sorted numerous issues at work and around our house. We have recommended to friends and family who are also very happy
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Alison Molan
25 March 2026
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Lovely engineers, Matt and Jack, were a pleasure to have in the house. Thorough, knowledgeable, tidy and polite. Would highly recommend.
Boiler repair questions
Frequently asked questions.
If your boiler already has a fault, such as a lockout code, no heat or low pressure, it should be booked as a diagnostic repair visit.
My boiler is showing a fault code — what does that mean?
Fault codes point towards the general area of the problem — ignition, water pressure, a sensor, or the fan, for example — but they don't confirm the exact cause on their own. We use the code as a starting point for diagnosis, not a substitute for it, and confirm the actual fault before quoting.
Why do I have hot water but no heating (or the other way round)?
This pattern usually points to a diverter valve or a specific sensor fault rather than a boiler that's failed completely, since the boiler is clearly still firing and heating water. We diagnose which component is actually responsible before quoting a repair.
Is a banging or gurgling noise from my boiler serious?
It's worth having checked. Kettling — a banging or rumbling sound — is commonly caused by limescale or sludge restricting flow through the heat exchanger, and left unaddressed it accelerates wear and can lead to a more expensive failure.
My boiler has lost pressure again after I topped it up — why?
Repeated pressure loss almost always means there's a leak somewhere in the system, even a very small one, rather than a fault with the pressure gauge or the boiler needing repeated topping up as routine. We trace the source rather than just repressurising it each time.
Should I repair my boiler or replace it?
It depends on the boiler's age, the part needed, and its recent fault history. We give an honest view during diagnosis — a young boiler with one fixable fault is usually worth repairing; an old boiler with a costly part and a history of breakdowns usually isn't. See Boiler Installation & Replacement if replacement looks like the better route.
How quickly can you attend a no-heat or no-hot-water call?
We prioritise genuine no-heat and no-hot-water faults, particularly in cold weather, ahead of routine work. Exact attendance time depends on current workload and location, which we'll confirm when you call.
Is this the same as an annual boiler service?
No. This page covers diagnosing and fixing an existing fault. Planned annual maintenance — checked and recorded before anything goes wrong — is covered on our Boiler Servicing page.
What should I do if I smell gas or suspect a leak?
Turn off the gas supply and call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999 before contacting us. We'll talk you through the necessary safety steps over the phone.