Carbon Monoxide in Wigan

Qualified Gas Safe registered engineers carry out carbon monoxide detection using calibrated electronic analysers. We test ambient CO levels and flue gas spillage around all gas appliances in your the area property, recording results on official documentation.

Professional fitting of British Standard EN 50291 approved carbon monoxide alarms in correct locations. We advise on optimal positioning away from windows and cooking areas, particularly important in older terraced properties around the local area High Street.

Thorough examination of gas boilers, fires, and cookers for CO production. We check flue integrity, ventilation adequacy, and combustion performance using electronic gas analysers to British Standard BS 7967.

Emergency isolation of dangerous appliances producing carbon monoxide levels above safe limits. We secure gas supplies, provide safety advice, and issue At Risk or Immediately Dangerous notices where required under Gas Safe registeredty regulations.

Create maximum ventilation throughout your property to disperse any carbon monoxide. Turn off gas appliances at the control knobs but don't operate electrical switches if you suspect high CO levels - these can create sparks in gas-rich environments.

Leave the property and get fresh air if anyone has headaches, dizziness, or nausea. Call 999 if symptoms are severe - carbon monoxide poisoning needs immediate medical attention. Don't return until the property has been professionally checked.

Ring the National Gas Emergency number 0800 111 999 if you smell gas or suspect a dangerous situation. They'll attend free of charge to make appliances safe and isolate supplies if necessary.

Keep all gas appliances switched off until a Gas Safe registered engineer has tested them with proper CO detection equipment. Even if symptoms disappear, the source of carbon monoxide must be identified and rectified before normal use resumes.