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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Lucie Victoria
15 May 2025
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Excellent service, highly recommend
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James Mowat
30 April 2025
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Incredible service — problems fixed perfectly once again.
Lee, Paul and the team at COMGAS are fantastic. They arrived on time and got straight to work, quickly identifying the root cause of the plumbing and heating issues I was experiencing.
The problems were diagnosed swiftly, I was kept fully informed throughout, and both issues were fixed with impressive speed and precision.
Having worked in the industry for nearly 20 years, I know how rare it is to find reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely skilled professionals — let alone a team this good.
I joked about it at the time, but it’s true: I had the best shower I’ve ever had in this house after they finished the job — and I’ve lived here for 10 years!
I honestly couldn’t ask for more and can’t recommend COMGAS highly enough.
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Faz
31 March 2025
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ComGas replaced my boiler and water tank at short notice. So glad i used them. Thank you
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Laura Andrews
26 March 2025
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Lee came out to the school I work in to look at a problem with our heating, he diagnosed the issue and was able to fix it on the spot in a neat and tidy manor. Would highly recommend
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Chloe
26 March 2025
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I recently used Comgas for a gas and heating service, and I couldn't be more impressed! From start to finish, their team was professional, friendly, and highly knowledgeable. They quickly identified the issue with my heating system and explained everything in detail, offering both short- and long-term solutions.
The technician was punctual and took extra care to ensure everything was running smoothly. I really appreciated their attention to detail and how they made sure to clean up after the work was completed. My home is now warm and cozy, all thanks to their expert service. I highly recommend Comgas for anyone looking for reliable, efficient, and trustworthy gas and heating professionals!
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Bec Newey
8 July 2024
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Messaged Lee on a Sunday evening with request. Instant reply that evening and engineer came next day. Polite, professional and helpful. Thorough investigation and speedy resolution to a leak with sink in wc. Happy customer.
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P Duffy
2 April 2024
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Scott and the team have served me well over several years. Skilled craftsmen. Dependable careful and very cosy-effective. I highly recommend them.
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Cilla Trout
22 March 2024
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Definitely recommend friendly reliable service
Scott was helpful and reassuring regarding our boiler answered our concerns and explained the problem and best course of action thank you for your advice
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.