Fox & Co will carry out a full inspection of the central heating system and send a detailed report, including photos, via email outlining any problems or potentially costly repairs that may be required. If you have this information prior to purchasing the property it may allow you to approach the seller and negoitiate a discount. The cost of this service is £125.00 and includes a full report emailed to you within 48 hours of the inspection being carried out. 

As a rule all central heating installations should be checked and serviced regularly to ensure that they operate efficiently and that they are not full of carbon. If you are buying a property the surveyor will make a visual inspection only of the services and heating systems. It is always useful to have a system checked, as the surveyor would not be able to establish the efficiency of the burn of any boiler by just making a visual inspection.

We would always recommend a test before you buy.
A CORGI registered engineer will test the gas installations and advise what repairs are required and what the likely cost of repair is likely to be.

Electric
All wiring should be PVC the actual heaters should be modern. Dated systems will not be as efficient and could present a potential fire hazard.

Current storage heaters are more efficient, they are less bulky and are less intrusive.

Slim-line storage heaters contain thermal bricks, which absorb the heat during the night and release it during the day. They use electricity charged at the off-peak rate, which can be a significant saving up to 50% off. For example if you have an Economy 7 electricity meter you can store up to 7 hours of electricity at the cheaper rate. This will give you enough heat for up to 24 hours.

You can also use other electric appliances during off peak periods to save even more money during the cheap rate periods such as washing machines, dryers and dishwashers.

Your local electricity supplier will tell you the best tariff for your lifestyle, some can offer a 'green tariff' to encourage the use of electricity generated from renewable energy sources.