Gas problems

[Northcott]

Hi,

I'm doing some research into gas safety and I'm looking for people who have experienced problems with their gas appliances shortly after moving home who might be interested in being a case study.

I'm specifically interested in people who have had Carbon Monoxide leaks in their home as a result of an improperly serviced boiler/gas appliance.

I know several people who have had boiler problems that weren't picked up in their survey and one specifically ended up very seriously ill in hospital as a result of CO poisoning so am looking for anyone who might be able to add to this so I have a robust set of data.

Thanks so much

E. Northcott

[New Home Expert]

I am sure there will be a few new homebuyers who will contact you about gas problems.
Over the years we've had a few on here - see links below.

http://forum.brand-newhomes.co.uk/persimmon-homes/no-gas-safe-certificate-faulty-gas-installation/
http://forum.brand-newhomes.co.uk/persimmon-homes/charles-church-boilers-not-wired-correctly/
http://forum.brand-newhomes.co.uk/crest-homes/crest-nicholson-site-manager-says-gas-leak-in-new-flat-is-new-home-smell!/

Here are a few links where a faulty boiler installation in a new home killed!

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/grieving-mum-demands-justice-after-6020001
http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/court-told-poor-work-led-to-carbon-monoxide-death/6521006.article
http://www.london24.com/news/carbon_monoxide_death_of_bedfont_woman_elouise_littlewood_gas_fitter_accused_1_1241209

Which is why I called for independent Gas safety and electrical installation inspections at the APPG Inquiry Into the Quality of New Homes , this time last year.