The First Element

Primary trade Gas / Heating engineer
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About The First Element

The First Element is a professional and experienced plumbing and heating services provider. We are gassafe,Oftec for oil and LPG accredited. Boiler,Fire and cooker installers,repair and servicing as well as Electric boiler installers. We are accredited installers for Worcester bosch,Baxi and Grant vortex. We are also unvented cylinder specialists. We are now Air source heat pump accredited installers with access to government grants.

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The First Element rated for Bathroom fitter

5

Overall rating

182 total ratings 0 last 30 days 1 last 6 months 1 last 12 months

25 Feb 2025

Gas / Heating engineer

Excellent. Serviced two boilers and completed a landlords certificate. Very helpful and I would definitely use for other work.

, SN3

17 Jan 2024

Plumber

Can’t recommend Gary enough. He responded to my ad quickly, and arranged to quote and complete the work within a few days. He was prompt, friendly, professional, did a great job and left everything clean and tidy. He explained things clearly to me and I won’t be using anyone else in future.

, GL4

05 Jan 2024

Gas / Heating engineer

Friendly, knowledgeable, prompt & efficient. Couldn’t ask for better. Will definitely use Gary again for any boiler needs

, OX13

29 Jul 2023

Gas / Heating engineer

Phone call was prompt after just placing required Job. Gary was thorough, tidy and took time to explain the job. Nice pleasant person. Arrived on time. Would definitely recommend.

, OX5

23 Jul 2023

Plumber

Great job.

, SN26

14 Jun 2023

Plumber

I turned to rated people as I had called 6 plumbers previously, and none turned up. Great service, turned up on time, lovely bloke. Thank you.

, SN25

25 May 2023

Gas / Heating engineer

Gary was absolutely brilliant. Came out quickly, professional and thorough the whole time. I will definitely be using The First Element for all my heating and plumbing requirements

, SN3

23 May 2023

Plumber

Gary has been great in assessing the issue and coming back tomorrow to complete the job with the right parts.

, GL54

02 Feb 2023

Gas / Heating engineer

Super job and friendly chap

, SN5

11 Jun 2021

Gas / Heating engineer

Excellent response. Very quick to attend, very knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. Many thanks

, GL51

08 Jun 2021

Gas / Heating engineer

Gary went out of his way to fit a new boiler and did a great job

, GL2

28 May 2021

Gas / Heating engineer

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, SN2

21 May 2021

Gas / Heating engineer

Good communication, efficient and conscientious.

, SN5

09 May 2021

Gas / Heating engineer

Gary went above and beyond and landed a second job to fit a new boiler. Completely honest and curtios, will recommend him to anyone and everyone.

, GL50

24 Nov 2020

Gas / Heating engineer

Great service at short notice all completed with COVID in mind, much appreciated, will use again

, WR11

21 Jul 2020

Kitchen Specialist

I was initially a little concerned about using this website to find a tradesman for my Bristol HMO. So when Gary contacted me about doing the job I was still nervous as to whether he would be reliable, trustworthy or a competent kitchen fitter. He started the job, he was punctual, reliable and the students & myself all liked and felt he was certainly trustworthy. He did the job proud - the kitchen looked stunning! I would highly recommend using Gary!!

, BS7

28 May 2020

Plumber

gary did an excellent job, he was very tidy and the job he did was spot on..if you are looking for a plumber, he is worth calling..we wil be using him aagin when we have another job we want doing , Once again thanks gary you are a star or even 5 stars

, GL54

12 May 2020

Gas / Heating engineer

Thank you Gary for your swift and professional response to our gas hob malfunction Would use and recommend again

, GL2

05 May 2020

Plumber

Quick turnaround and efficient worker. Friendly too.

, GL5

14 Apr 2020

Gas / Heating engineer

Gary was brilliant, from the moment he picked up my request and answered within half an hour through to him coming out and fixing the job. He was efficient, thorough, explained the problem in layman’s terms, was incredibly switched on to the social distancing and always a bonus very easy to get along with, Can’t recommend Gary highly enough. He is certainly on our list for the future.

, GL20

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The First Element answered questions about Bathroom fitter

Changing from communal system to combi boilers in each flat.
's question
Fri 12 May 2017 18:56pm

We are nine one bed flats in an old Victorian building. The heating boiler has broken down and we are considering individual combi boilers. One flat has an existing gas supply. The others would need it to be put in. Is it possible to change the system and what's involved? Thanks

  • Gary Durn's Answer
    Mon 15 May 2017 15:28pm

    Each flat would have to have its own meter. I suggest contacting national grid or supplier of gas to the flat who already has a gas meter. Once you have a supply you can have a gas boiler installed. Costs vary as you would need a radiator(s) and pipework. Regards Gary

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Top trades offered by The First Element

Primary trade

Gas / Heating engineer

Gas and Oil-Fired Boiler

Gas Fire

Gas Cooker / Hob - Installation

Bathroom fitter

Bathroom Design

Bathroom Installation

Complete Bathroom Refurbishment

Carpenter / Joiner

Flat Pack Furniture Assembly

Electrician

Electric Oven / Hob - Installation

Electrical Inspection Condition Report

Floor fitters

Water Underfloor Heating

Vinyl Flooring