FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions, answered.

Straight answers about our prices, services and how we work. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask us below.

Prices and booking

Do you charge a call-out fee?+
For our most common jobs we give you a fixed price with the visit included, so there’s no call-out charge. When we need to find the fault first, a diagnostic visit is £78 inc VAT – and it comes off your bill if you go ahead with the repair on the day. BoilerJax plan members pay no call-out or diagnostic charges.
How do I get a price?+
Send us a photo or short video on WhatsApp and tell us what’s wrong. For many jobs we can give you a fixed price straight away. For new boilers, bathrooms, kitchens and bigger installations we visit for a free survey and give you a fixed written quote.
Do your prices include VAT?+
Yes – prices on our website include VAT unless we say otherwise. See our full price list.
What are your opening hours?+
Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm. We’re closed at weekends and on bank holidays. We don’t run a 24-hour service. If you smell gas at any time, call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999.
Which areas do you cover?+
We’re based in Basingstoke and our core area is Basingstoke and Alton. We also cover the surrounding towns – the full list is at the bottom of this page.

Boilers and heating

How much is a boiler service?+
£126 inc VAT for any make of domestic gas boiler. It normally takes 45 to 90 minutes. Inhibitor and parts aren’t included – if anything’s needed, we’ll ask first and give you a price. More about boiler servicing.
How often should my boiler be serviced?+
Every 12 months. It keeps your boiler safe and efficient, and most manufacturers need a yearly service to keep your warranty valid.
How much does a new boiler cost?+
New boilers start from £2,500 inc VAT, and most boiler swaps come to between £3,500 and £5,000 depending on your home and the boiler you choose. We survey for free first and give you a fixed price. More about new boilers.
My heating has stopped – do I need a new boiler?+
Not always. Pumps, valves, timers, thermostats and wiring can all stop your heating and make it look like the boiler has failed. We find the real fault first and give you honest options. Central heating repairs.
Are gas boilers being banned?+
No – there is no ban on replacing a gas boiler in an existing home, and no phase-out date in law. New-build homes in England will need low-carbon heating from March 2027. Read our full guide.
Which boiler brands do you work on?+
We’re qualified and trained to install most boiler brands in the UK, and we service any make of domestic gas boiler.
Do you offer boiler cover?+
Yes – our BoilerJax plans start from £12.50 a month and include your annual service, no call-out or diagnostic charges and labour to fix your boiler. See BoilerJax plans.

Gas safety

How much is a landlord gas safety certificate (CP12)?+
£144 inc VAT. It covers your boiler, hob or cooker and gas fire, and we test your CO and smoke alarms too. Add a boiler service on the same visit for £54 – £198 for both. You get a digital certificate on the day and a reminder when the next one is due. More about gas safety checks.
What should I do if I smell gas?+
Call the National Gas Emergency number on 0800 111 999 straight away – don’t call us first. Open doors and windows, don’t use electrical switches or naked flames, and leave the property if you can. What to do if you smell gas.
Can you fit a carbon monoxide alarm?+
Yes. We supply and fit one for £65 inc VAT on any visit, or £168 inc VAT as a visit on its own. Carbon monoxide alarms.

Leaks and emergencies

Do you offer a 24-hour emergency service?+
No – we work Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm, and offer same-day repairs where we can. For a gas emergency, call 0800 111 999. Emergency plumbing repairs.
How much does leak detection cost?+
£576 inc VAT (£480 + VAT) for 3 to 4 hours on site, including pressure testing, inspections and lifting floorboards. If we need tracer gas, it’s £2,080 inc VAT for the full day. We’ll always do our best, but we can’t guarantee to find every leak. Damp and leak detection.
Can you help with my insurance claim?+
Yes. As well as fixing the leak and the reinstatement work, our claim concierge service through MyPropertyClaim can manage your claim for you – usually at no extra fee to you.
Do you clear blocked drains?+
We clear blocked drains and wastes inside your home. The first hour on site is £162 inc VAT. Outside and main drains are better handled by specialist drainage contractors. Drain blockages.

Bathrooms and kitchens

How much does a new bathroom cost?+
Our bathrooms start from £12,000 inc VAT, and a typical bathroom comes to around £16,000. Every project gets a fixed, itemised quote after a free design visit. Bathrooms.
How much does a new kitchen cost?+
Our kitchens start from £18,000 inc VAT, including removal of the old kitchen, preparation, installation, skimming, lighting, electrics, decorating and handover. Kitchens.
Do I need to organise other trades?+
No. We handle every trade and manage the whole project, so you have one point of contact from start to finish.

Working with us

Are you Gas Safe registered?+
Yes – PlumbJax Ltd is Gas Safe registered, number 634158.
Will you protect my home?+
Always. We wear overshoes, lay dust sheets and protect floors and stairs before we start, and we leave your home tidy.
ASK YOUR OWN QUESTION

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Areas we cover

Local to Basingstoke and Alton

Our core area – every service, every day. Just tap your town to find out more.

We also cover

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