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FAQ's

Here is a list of frequently asked questions that we get asked heating, electrical and plumbing solutions and services. When we get a new one, we'll add it here!

Landlords and estate agents

If you have a property, or properties, that need ongoing maintenance and service requirements, SGS offers tailored packages to suit your needs.

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We are proud to serve Salisbury and its surrounding areas. Please feel free to give SGS a call for all your heating, electrical, plumbing, building and energy saving requirements.

Offering unrivaled solutions and services within a 30 mile radius of Salisbury, we operate 24/7, 365 days to fulfill the requirements of our customers.

If property care is what you’re after, then give us a call. SGS is your Single Solution that gives you peace of mind at the heart of your home.

 

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“The safest way to do DIY Electrics, is NOT to do DIY Electrics”

According to the NICEIC: “The safest way to do DIY Electrics, is NOT to do DIY Electrics!” This is advice from the NICEIC’s consumer campaign to promote electrical safety and… Read more

35 years… and we’re still going strong

We’re feeling a bit nostalgic… A recent boiler service reminded us just how long we’ve been providing services to our local community… it’s been 35 years!! Digging through the archives,… Read more
September 26, 2023

Solar PV Installation a Green Energy Saving Solution

How would you like to save money on your energy, and help do your bit to save the planet too? Solar PV is becoming an increasingly popular choice for many… Read more
September 15, 2023

Benefits of Boiler Servicing

Be honest, when was the last time you had your boiler serviced? When winter arrives and you go to put the heating on for the first time, imagine the dread… Read more
September 14, 2023

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Myenergi Zappi EV Charger

As electric vehicles become more and more popular, we’re seeing an increase in the number of customers looking for an EV charger for their home or business. Here’s just one… Read more
September 14, 2023

5 SIGNS YOUR BOILER MIGHT NEED REPLACING

1. SMELLS & BAD ODOURS A healthy boiler shouldn’t emit any strange smells, so if you notice any unusual odours coming from your boiler contact a Gas Safe engineer as… Read more
September 10, 2023

Cost of Common Boiler Repairs

We hate to say it, but Winter is just a few weeks away! Get prepared for winter and book your boiler service now. A well maintained boiler works more efficiently… Read more
September 9, 2023

Worcester Bosch Boiler + Megaflow Pressurised Cylinder + Hive Smart Control

THE PERFECT TRIO Here’s Drew, one of our heating engineers who recently installed this perfect trio: a Worcester Bosch Boiler an unvented MegaFlow pressurised cylinder a Hive SMART Control This… Read more
September 8, 2023

Solar Electricity for Your Home myenergi Solar Installation

Here’s another 5 star review that we received after Nathan & Luke from our renewable energy team successfully installed another solar PV system for a local customer:- We’re always so… Read more
August 2, 2023

£200 off or Free Hive Control with all new Boiler Installations until 31st August 2023

Old boilers are less efficient than modern A-Rated Energy Efficient Models If your boiler is over 10 years old, it could be running at as low as 60% efficiency. In… Read more

TESLA POWERWALL CERTIFIED INSTALLER

SGS are proud to be a Certified Installer for TESLA POWER WALL This is an exciting addition to our renewable energy saving solutions portfolio, so we can’t wait for our… Read more
August 1, 2023

Solar PV – No Roof? No Worries

You don’t need a roof to benefit from Solar PV There’s a simple way to start generating electricity, with no scaffolding or roof required. All you need is an open space… Read more
July 10, 2023

COME AND SEE US AT SALISBURY MARKET TUESDAY 11TH JULY

Come and see us at Salisbury Market on Tuesday 11th July, where we’ll be displaying the latest A-Rated energy efficient Worcester Bosch Boiler and a sample of our Solar Panelling.… Read more

Award Winning Solar PV & Renewable Energy Installer

Another Award for SGS SGS are proud to announce we’ve received the prestigious “EUPD Installer award 2023” in recognition of our commitment and contribution to the installation of renewable energy… Read more
June 22, 2023

– – SPOT THE DIFFERENCE – – OLD v NEW BOILER

Can you spot the difference in the pictures below?   Even in this glorious weather, our engineers are out and about fitting boilers! Our engineer James, had the pleasure of… Read more
June 22, 2023

SOS CALL TO SGS

When a boiler in a Commercial Business in Salisbury caught fire, an SOS call was made to SGS to come and take a look. After an initial inspection, it was… Read more

Go Solar

Nathan & Luke, from our renewables team, have just finished the installation of this unobtrusive Solar PV system and it’s already saving our customer money on their energy bills.With all… Read more
June 8, 2023

£££ – SUMMER SAVINGS – £££

Take advantage of our SUMMER SAVINGS and grab yourself a deal:   £200 off New Boiler Installations (Quote SGSB2). Finance options available. 10% off a Boiler Service (Quote SGSS10). 10%… Read more

– – AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMP – – SAVE £££, ENERGY & THE PLANET

MORE PEOPLE ARE CHOOSING RENEWABLE ENERGY TO HEAT THEIR HOME & HOT WATER Here’s two of our professional engineers, James and Max, proudly installing an Air Source Heat Pump at… Read more

🌞 SOLAR POWERS 🌞

The true power of Solar… the power to save energy and money… Here’s another Solar PV installed by SGS in time to capture those summer rays to generate FREE electricity… Read more

SGS TO THE RESCUE

Every job matters to us, however big or small Wow…It’s been another busy week! Here’s just a few examples of what we’ve been up to this week. We’ve fixed a… Read more

SMART THERMOSTATS = SMART THINKING

Did you know that installing a Smart thermostat can help you save money on energy and heating bills? Installing a Smart thermostat gives you the ability to take control of… Read more

Budget Friendly Service Plans for your Home & Business

Are you looking for a property care plan that you can rely on? Then join the SGS Service Plan – a care plan with peace of mind at heart. Here’s… Read more

EV Charger Designed for “Convenience. Not Compromise”

Look at this beauty… no we don’t mean Jeff (although he is a beauty!) It’s the zappi EV charger that’s “Designed for Convenience. Not Compromise”.   Jeff, is one of our… Read more
May 16, 2023

Barn gets Solar Makeover to Power Home

Here’s a recent Solar PV installation by Nathan Hollywood and Luke Washer (part of SGS Renewables Team) where our customer used an outside building to house the solar system to… Read more

Business of the Year 2023 – Award Win for SGS

Humbling, yet proud moment for SGS Heating & Electrical Ltd. At the recent Salisbury Business Excellence Awards, the team were proud to receive the Large Business award in the cities… Read more
April 27, 2023

New Boiler Installation – Save Money, Energy and Interest Free Credit

We always enjoy a good boiler installation. 🔥 👍 Here’s another 2023 install where we fitted a Worcester Bosch GreenStar 4000 Combination Boiler, one of the most efficient boilers on… Read more
November 8, 2021

Winter Is Coming! Is Your Home Winter Ready?

The clocks have gone back and dark nights are here and the cold is starting to set in… Some peoples’ dream, or some peoples’ nightmare. The question we ask is,… Read more
October 6, 2021

SGS Now OZEV Certified for EV Charging Point Installation

We are delighted to announce that the SGS team is now an OZEV approved installer for Electric Vehicle charging points. Our certification for the OZEV approved installer scheme came through… Read more
September 10, 2021

Gas Safety 101 – Everything You Need to Know About Gas Safety in Your Home

This week is Gas Safety Week, so we thought it would be the perfect time to give a full run-down on all things gas safety; from Gas Safety Checks to… Read more
July 30, 2021

Electrical Installation that Turned Dreams into Reality

When a customer called asking that could we help them in renovating their 1 bedroom bungalow into a 5 bedroom house, the answer as always was – of course. The… Read more
February 25, 2021

Natural Gas vs LPG vs Oil vs Electric Boilers: Which Should I Choose in 2021?

There are many different things to consider when choosing your next new boiler. It can be a confusing and complicated decision to make, especially if you don’t have all the… Read more
December 23, 2019

Heating System Filtration and Chemicals

Earlier in 2019, the British Standard for the preparation, commissioning, and maintenance of domestic heating and cooling water systems was updated to include changes for domestic heating systems   Magnetic… Read more
August 27, 2019

The Pros and Cons of Electric Boilers

At SGS we come across a whole raft of heating installation situations. Over the last 5 years, we are dealing with properties that need or are best suited to an… Read more
August 15, 2019

Commercial Case Studies: WS Hair, Salisbury

Delivering The Single Solution in 5 Weeks: Electrics, Plumbing and Carpentry SGS Heating and Electrical are pleased to announce the completion of Wendy Stevens (WS) Hair Salon, now open on… Read more
June 24, 2019

MagnaCleanse: How to Keep Your Boiler Healthy/Working Efficiently

With things heating up and our boilers taking a well-deserved break, now’s the perfect time to think about servicing your heating system. There are various processes and things you can… Read more
May 21, 2019

Bathroom Installations in Salisbury

At SGS, we offer more than just heating and electrical services! Recently we were required for two mammoth bathroom installs that really tapped into our industry knowledge! The following two… Read more