Find information here about boiler insurance in the UK, and learn how to survive a gas fire.

Leaking gas in your home is a serious problem and a fire can be disastrous, so be prepared…

Step 1: If you smell gas, do not walk in puffing a cigarette or with naked flame or you could go up in a fireball. Turn off the gas supply first (see our article - click here). This is essential to ensure that once the fire is out the gas will not continue to leak.

Step 2: If you find a gas fire then try to smother it with a cloth, blanket or rag, if you can wet the rag that helps too. Alternatively you can use a type B fire extinguisher.

Step 3: Try to ventilate the room by opening windows. Call the fire brigade, even if you think you’ve put the fire out as they can check for more potential hazards.

For more complex repairs and boiler work, we say - call in the professionals!