Gas leaks can be caused by poorly fitted or badly maintained appliances and can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and even explosions.
Regular gas safety checks help keep your home safe and give you peace of mind that your appliances and pipework are working properly.
Our Contractor RPS Homeserve+ will carry out the inspection on our behalf.
RPS Homeserve+ will write to you to arrange a suitable appointment to carry out the inspection.
If the appointment you have been provided isn’t convenient, call RPS Homeserve+ on 0800 0236277 or 01524 734350 between 8am and 5pm to arrange an alternative appointment. Alternatively, you can contact South Lakes Housing direct on 0300 303 8540.
If you do not have a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector in your home, RPS HomeServe+ will fit battery-operated detector into your home. We have a legal responsibility to ensure that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed in all our homes.
Carbon monoxide is a colourless odourless gas that can kill in hours without warning. Every year more than 20 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning in the UK.
Symptoms include drowsiness, headaches, and chest/stomach pains. You are particularly vulnerable when asleep. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
You could be at risk if your gas appliances are:
