Keeping homes, buildings and plant rooms safe, compliant and reliable
Specialist gas, heating and water hygiene services for domestic properties, residential developments and commercial sites across London and the South East.
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Gas, heating & water hygiene specialists
Comprehensive mechanical and heating support
We deliver specialist plant room, mechanical and in-dwelling heating support for both commercial and residential developments. Our expertise spans central plant systems as well as individual property heating, including boilers, HIUs and associated controls, giving you complete coverage across your entire building.
Managing a plant room? Boilers, burners, pumps, pressurisation and controls in communal energy centres, with structured PPM and audit-ready reporting.
Looking after homes or rented properties? Boiler and HIU servicing, repairs, landlord gas safety certificates and heating controls.
Responsible for water safety? Legionella risk assessments, temperature monitoring, tank cleans and L8 compliance reporting.
Got a breakdown now? Our engineers are available around the clock to respond to emergencies and minimise downtime for residents.
Our services
Everything your building needs
One specialist contractor for plant rooms, in-dwelling heating systems, mechanical assets, controls, standby power and water hygiene.
Commercial Gas & Heating
Boilers, burners, gas safety inspections, certification and communal energy centres.
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Residential Gas & Heating
Boiler and HIU servicing, repairs, landlord gas safety certificates and heating controls.
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Water Hygiene & Legionella
Legionella risk assessments, temperature monitoring, sampling, tank cleans and L8 compliance.
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Pumps & Mechanical Systems
Circulation pumps, booster sets, pressurisation units and associated mechanical plant.
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Electrical & Control Infrastructure
MCC panels, BMS interfaces and plant room control infrastructure.
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Standby Generators
Generator servicing and maintenance, ATS testing and load bank testing.
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Planned Preventative Maintenance
Structured PPM programmes aligned to assets, risks and budgets.
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Reactive & Emergency Support
Rapid response to breakdowns, with a 24/7 emergency call-out.
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Compliance & Reporting
Tailored strategies, site records and audit-ready digital documentation.
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Plant room management and structured PPM
Tailored 12-month maintenance programmes covering communal heating plant, pumps, vessels, controls and water hygiene, with frequencies aligned to your asset register, manufacturer guidance and recognised industry practice.
Boilers, burners & gas trains
Booster sets, pumps & pressurisation
MCC panels, BMS & vessels
The 12-month programme
Select a stage to see what it coversPlant room checks
Status, pressures, temperatures, alarms, leaks, pumps, vessels and accessible control-panel indicators.
Enhanced inspections
Operational boiler checks, pump testing, controller history, safety controls and water-hygiene trend review.
Minor servicing
Booster-set servicing, current and speed checks, pressure verification, sensor feedback and controller staging tests.
Major service & compliance
Boiler, burner and booster-set servicing, combustion analysis, gas-tightness testing and safety records.
Electrical controls & safety
MCC panel checks, overheating inspections, selectors, alarms, safety interlocks and BMS run/fault signals. Agreed shutdown inspections can include terminal checks, internal cleaning and fail-safe testing.
Water hygiene & vessel care
Little-used outlet flushing, sentinel temperature monitoring, cold-water storage tank inspections and water-services logbooks. Expansion-vessel checks, pre-charge testing and Legionella risk assessments can form part of the agreed scope.
Audit-ready at every stage
Every visit is documented and handed over in a clear, structured format.
- Digital service sheets
- Asset readings
- Photographic evidence
- Prioritised defect register
- Certificates
- Plant-condition & lifecycle report
Built around your site: tasks and frequencies are agreed for each asset and risk profile. Water sampling, tank cleaning, remedial pipework, plant upgrades, energy reviews and emergency response are available by separate agreement.
Our partners
Companies we work with
We support managing agents, property managers and care providers across London and the South East, from single buildings to large portfolios.
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Accreditations
Accredited, qualified and compliant
We are committed to remaining on the leading edge of standards of practice, so our clients receive a high-quality and compliant service.
Gas Safe Register
Reg. No. 659326We are on the Gas Safe Register, the official register of businesses qualified to work safely and legally on gas appliances. Our registration number is 659326.
SafeContractor
Gold approved · Ref. KD2493SafeContractor has independently assessed our health and safety documentation and approved us to its Gold standard, reference KD2493.
IGEM
Company memberWe are a company member of the Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers, the professional engineering body for the gas industry.
City & Guilds
Qualified engineersOur engineers hold City & Guilds qualifications and are experienced across plant room and domestic work.
Water Management Society
Member · best practice standardsWe are members of the Water Management Society (WMSoc) and follow its best practice standards for water hygiene.
Why choose Direct Gas & Heating
More than maintenance. Complete peace of mind.
We protect residents, maintain compliance and support long-term building performance with clear communication and dependable technical service.
Safety & compliance first
Gas Safe registered engineers, accredited working practices and documentation designed for audits, insurers and statutory duties.
Responsive 24/7 support
Fast mobilisation for breakdowns and emergencies, helping minimise downtime, disruption and secondary damage.
Dedicated site management
Clear ownership, planned schedules and service strategies tailored to each development and portfolio.
Lifecycle & budget advice
Practical recommendations on remedial works, capital planning and equipment replacement to protect long-term value.
Digital reporting
Photos, readings, checklists and structured reports after visits, organised and accessible when you need them.
One specialist contractor
Gas, heating, mechanical, electrical, standby power and water hygiene support across central plant and individual properties.
Areas and sectors
Serving London and the South East
From our base in Reading, our engineers support homes, residential developments and commercial sites across London and the South East, with a 24/7 emergency call-out.
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Testimonials
What our clients say
The team at Direct Gas & Heating have been absolutely outstanding — professional, responsive, and thorough in every aspect of their work. Our plant room has never been in better hands. Compliance is completely taken care of and the reporting is second to none.
We have been working with Direct Gas & Heating for our portfolio of managed buildings. Their engineers are knowledgeable, punctual and the digital reports they provide after every visit make managing compliance effortless. Highly recommended.
I must make it known that the Direct Gas & Heating team that came to my home today were very empathetic, hardworking and professional and a breath of fresh air. Please extend my sincere thanks to the team. All their support was highly appreciated.
Breakdowns don’t keep office hours
Our engineers are available around the clock to respond to emergencies and minimise downtime for residents.
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