A cowboy may seem like a cheap option however they will probably cost you much, much more in the long term:
- A cowboy is not inspected by CORGI.
- A Cowboy will not keep up to date with training.
- A cowboy may not use use the correct equipment.
- A cowboy may not hold the correct qualifications to do the type of work you need.
- A cowboy may leave you with unsafe appliances.
- A Cowboy will not provide a Declaration of Safety Certificate or Bulding Regulations Compliance Certificate for any installation or replacement of a gas appliance in your home. As a home owner you will find it beneficial to include this in your Home Information Pack.
In summary - using a Cowboy may leave work errors leading to carbon monoxide poisoning.