People in Gedling borough are this week being urged to seek a reputable trader if undertaking gas work after it was revealed in a new survey that illegal fitters are carrying out over one million jobs a year.
Nottinghamshire County Council has backed the calls by the Gas Safe Register who say illegal fitters who are not properly qualified and registered are putting householders at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks, fires and explosions.
Their latest survey found that 1 in 5 gas appliances were deemed so dangerous that they had to be disconnected immediately; It also found that 16% of survey respondents said they would trust an engineer if they said they were registered, rather than check their ID card.
The county council’s Trading Standards team backs the warning from the Gas Safe Register – and offers other advice to Gedling borough residents when seeking a gas engineer.
This includes always getting three quotes, checking the registration source of traders and asking for recommendations.
Councillor Glynn Gilfoyle, Committee Chairman for Community Safety, at Nottinghamshire County Council said: “This national survey by Gas Safe highlights the dangers that are out there, and we encourage the need for people to employ the services of reputable gas engineers.
“Our partnership with Checkatrade will also help give people further peace of mind when looking for help.”
People living in Gedling borough can visit www.checkatrade.com, to find nearby traders, check their qualifications and experience as well as view previous customer feedback.
When a job is complete they can comment on a trader’s performance online or using feedback cards.
If you need work done in Gedling borough, you can find a fully Trading Standards approved trader by visiting www.checkatrade.com, or by calling Citizens Advice on 03454 04 05 06, who will find one for you.
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