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Find a vetted heating engineer: boilers, central heating and heat pumps
A heating engineer handles boilers, central heating and, where MCS-certified, heat pumps. Gas work requires Gas Safe registration; the heat pump grant requires MCS certification. Sorted Property matches your enquiry to a small number of vetted, accredited local heating engineers, not a dozen. Free for homeowners.
Need this done? We match you to a small number of vetted local trades who hold the right accreditation, never a dozen cold-callers. Free for homeowners.
Get matchedWhat heating engineers cover
- Boiler repair, service and replacement (Gas Safe registered).
- Full central heating installs and upgrades.
- Landlord gas safety checks (CP12).
- Heat pump installs (MCS-certified, for the 7,500 pound grant).
Which accreditation each job needs
Gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. A heat pump install for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant must be done by an MCS-certified installer. We match you to an engineer who holds the right accreditation for your specific job.
How to choose a vetted trade
- For gas work, the engineer must be Gas Safe registered; for a heat pump grant, the installer must be MCS-certified.
- Verify the registration or certification number before booking.
- Get itemised quotes and, for a new boiler, confirm the filter, flush, inhibitor and benchmark are included.
Frequently asked questions
What does a heating engineer do?
Boiler repair, service and replacement, full central heating installs, landlord gas safety checks, and (where MCS-certified) heat pump installs. Gas work requires Gas Safe registration, and a heat pump install for the grant requires MCS certification. We match you to one with the right accreditation.
Do I need a Gas Safe or an MCS engineer?
It depends on the job. Anything involving gas, including a boiler repair, service or install, needs a Gas Safe registered engineer. A heat pump install for the 7,500 pound Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant needs an MCS-certified installer. Some firms hold both.
Is it free to find a heating engineer here?
Yes, it is free for homeowners. We are an independent introducer, paid by the trades we match you to, never by you, and we limit how many engineers each enquiry reaches so you are not swamped with calls. We are not an installer or a lender.
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Editor, Sorted Property
Oliver leads Sorted Property's editorial coverage of UK home services. He researches and writes the plain-English guides that help homeowners choose between installers and trades, drawing on the standards set by bodies such as MCS, TrustMark, the Energy Saving Trust and the Property Care Association, and is clear about what to check before any work starts.
Last reviewed: 11 June 2026