My boiler has stopped working — what should I check first?
Three quick things before you call: is the pressure gauge between roughly 1 and 1.5 bar, is the thermostat calling for heat, and is there credit on the meter if you're on a prepayment supply. If all three are fine, it needs an engineer.
Is it worth repairing my old boiler or should I replace it?
It depends on the age, the fault and the cost of parts. As a rough guide, once a boiler passes 12–15 years and the repair runs to a meaningful share of a new unit's price, replacing usually makes more financial sense. We'll give you both figures for your Houston property and let you decide — we don't push replacements.
What do common boiler fault codes mean?
Codes vary by manufacturer, but broadly they point at ignition failure, low pressure, a flow or return sensor, or a blocked condensate pipe. Note the exact code before calling — it lets us bring the likely part on the first visit rather than making a second trip.
Do you install new boilers in Houston?
Yes. We supply and fit A-rated combi and system boilers throughout Houston, including removing and disposing of the old unit, commissioning, balancing the system and registering the manufacturer warranty. Sizing advice is honest — we fit what your home needs, not the biggest unit we could sell.
Can you fix my boiler on the first visit?
Often, yes. Our vans carry the parts that fail most frequently on the brands common in Glasgow homes. If a less usual part is needed we'll order it, tell you the timescale honestly, and where possible leave you with working hot water in the meantime.
My radiators are cold at the top — what's wrong?
That's usually trapped air, and bleeding the radiator often fixes it. If it keeps coming back, or radiators are cold at the bottom instead, that points to sludge or a balancing problem rather than air. Plenty of the village properties and family homes, a good share with older boilers in Houston have systems old enough for build-up to be the culprit.
Why does my boiler keep cutting out?
Repeated lockouts usually trace back to low pressure, a blocked condensate pipe (common in a Scottish winter when it freezes), a faulty flame sensor, or overheating from poor circulation. It's worth diagnosing rather than resetting repeatedly — resetting masks a fault that's still developing.
Can you help with plumbing as well as boilers in Houston?
Yes — we're not boiler-only. We handle kitchen and bathroom plumbing, taps, showers, toilets, hot and cold pipework, leaks and drainage across Houston. It often means one visit sorts several jobs instead of booking separate trades.
Is a leaking boiler dangerous?
Water leaking from the casing isn't immediately dangerous but shouldn't be left — it corrodes components and can damage flooring. Turn the boiler off and call us. If you smell gas rather than see water, that's a different matter entirely: leave and call 0800 111 999.
What areas near Houston do you also cover?
We regularly work in Bridge of Weir, Bishopton and Johnstone as well as Houston itself. Our coverage runs across Greater Glasgow and into Renfrewshire, so if you're nearby but not listed on our site, it's worth a quick call to 0141 374 0545.
