18/09/2026
🔥 GAS SAFETY WEEK | TAKE NO CHANCES
Last Friday, our engineer was called to a rental property for a second opinion following concerns raised during a previous inspection.
The previous engineer had recorded high readings and classified the situation as At Risk, but the boiler had been left operational.
During our inspection, we identified several serious defects with the flue installation:
⚠️ A flue terminal positioned too close to an opening into the property
⚠️ A detached seal at the flue outlet elbow
⚠️ The main flue pipe only partially engaged into the elbow — around 1cm
⚠️ The potential for products of combustion to escape and recirculate into the property
Following our assessment, our engineer classified the appliance as an Immediately Dangerous (ID) situation, meaning it should not have remained in service.
Gas appliance and flue defects can create a serious risk of carbon monoxide exposure. Carbon monoxide can’t be seen, smelt or tasted, which is why proper installation, checks and maintenance are so important.
🏠If you’re a landlord: make sure gas appliances, pipework and flues provided for your tenants are properly checked and maintained by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
If you’re a homeowner or landlord and have concerns about your boiler, gas appliance or flue, get in touch with JP Chapmans Services LTD.
📍 Serving Luton, Dunstable, Toddington and surrounding areas