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JOHN FRANCIS ENGINEERING LIMITED

9.4/10

St. Katherines, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire

Checkatrade member since 2021

Services

  • Air Source Heat Pump Installation - ASHP
  • Emergency Central Heating Repair
  • Gas Boiler Installation
  • Gas Boiler Servicing / Repair
  • Gas Central Heating Installation
  • Gas Central Heating Servicing / Repair
  • Gas Cooker Installation
  • Gas Safety Checks - CP12
  • Smart Thermostats

Customer Reviews

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9.4 /10

Based on 2 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

8.5

Communication

10

Reviews (29)

  • 9

    Radiator installation

    Posted 20 January

    Our house did not have any heating upstairs (previous loft conversion) and we were told by other companies that installing a radiator would be either too difficult, or too costly. John, however, was able to carry this job out for us, with great expertise and for a very reasonable price. Very happy with the outcome - thank you.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: AB23
  • 10

    Issue with mains water.

    Posted 26 July 2024

    I had a particular problem with my water supply involving groundworks. I needed specialist advice and a plan and found John Francis Engineering Ltd on the web. I phoned and John replied. He concluded that he was unable to help with this particular issue. However [rather than a quick & polite brush-off], he did take time to listen to my issue and have a think about it. He then made some suggestions as to where I might pursue a solution. While I did not do business this time with John, given this response, he will certainly be top of my list when next I have a plumbing issue.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: AB15
  • 10

    Combi boiler repair

    Posted 09 October 2023

    Would use John again. Kept in touch through out my repairs. Turn up when he said he would. He even texted couple of days later to make sure everything in working order.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: AB42
  • 10

    Fault code on boiler

    Posted 08 April 2023

    My boiler had just stopped working on a bank holiday weekend and I wasn’t able to get an engineer for four day at the earliest. I found Johns contact on check a trade with high hopes as I had called 3 people previously who couldn’t help or told me it would be £300 for a call out. But he managed to help me over the phone while he technically wasn’t even working. He managed to instruct me on how to temporally fix the fault code and it got my boiler working again. Honestly could not thank him enough.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: AB21
  • 10

    Assisted with installation of a Tado smart controller

    Posted 05 February 2023

    I would highly recommend! John was excellent throughout the setup and was very helpful and knowledgeable. He kept in touch throughout my Tado smart controller upgrade and I'd recommend anyone who is considering the same to get in touch. *****
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: AB31
  • 10

    Sorted my frozen pipes,

    Posted 17 December 2022

    He responded within 30 mins, fixed now I have heating, very nice and polite, and will report to my landlord directly, very good and grateful
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: AB16

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Company Info

Owner

John Smyth

Ltd Company

4 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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John Francis Engineering Ltd has been in many international offshore Gas & Oilfield pipelines & subsea operations since 1984. We also deal with heating installations & maintenance of Domestic, Commercial Catering, Boats & Mobile Homes. We are fully Certified for Oil-Fired, Natural Gas and LPG fuelled appliances. We have the know-how & training, which, coupled with the latest diagnosis and fault finding equipment, technical support if necessary from all the boiler and appliance manufacturers, means we can restore systems quickly and efficiently and prevent your costs increasing and bring back your comfort and peace of mind.

JFEL can also provide Water services such as system flushing, filtration plants and correction of pollutants in Private Water Supplies), Legionella Inspection and eradication and certified Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.

Complete Heating System or Heat-Source-Only Installation:

Whether a full new installation or simply a replacement boiler, extensive knowledge of the “Big Picture” is required in order to own an energy efficient system. JFEL can offer best advice on Pro’s & Con’s of various boiler makes and models systems and the types of heating system your boiler will power up. We can advise on reliability, efficiency and optimise systems to bring the best output for the least fuel input, saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint on the environment.

With a free survey and quotation we will be able provide you with the ultimate and most efficient system within your budget.

To sleep well at night JFEL will also advise you on standard and extended warranties so you will know that IF a breakdown occurs in the warranty period it will not cost an arm and a leg (in most cases free of charge)

Traditional Systems:

Boiler and Radiator systems are the “norm” in most properties and will work fine. However, the attention to detail in design and installation is imperative to produce a highly efficient system. Correct controls and insulation will minimise the carbon footprint of your property even with traditional heat sources. The efficiency of many newer systems can be 94%+

Under-Floor Heating Systems (UFH):

Many people find radiators ugly and inconvenient for furniture positioning. With UFH systems the layout of rooms is not hindered by radiators. That is aesthetic properties but UFH has a much more defined purpose. UFH is loved by its owners and pets alike and as UFH requires low temperature water it is a perfect match for Heat Pumps, Solar Power Cylinders and of course traditional Boiler heat sources. UFH systems are efficient and often second to none for larger properties. The UFH system can be installed in new-build or retro-fitted to solid and/or timber floors.

Renewable & Green Energy Systems:

With enhanced consciousness of the environmental issues it makes sense to both protect the amount of money you spend heating your home and its escape into the environment. Renewable energy systems, generally coupled to UFH systems can help protect your purse as well as the environmental impact on your energy consumption.

Control Systems:

The correct control system is a key component to controlling the amount of money you spend on heating your home, regardless which type of system you have. JFES will guide you through the options such as HIVE, NEST, Drayton Wiser, Honeywell Smarthome amongst others which allow you to control your heat output remotely, whilst away, via Phone, Notepad or Laptops.

Servicing:

Our follow-up servicing schedule, to ensure problem free systems, will keep your system in Tip-Top condition, assisting in preventing costly and complicated breakdowns later. JFEL can schedule annual servicing for you, also maintaining your system warranty intact. Services will generally take 45-90 minutes where access is straight-forward.

Repairs & Timing:

If a repair requires replacement parts, JFEL will endevour to execute the repair within a day, pending parts being in stock or available nearby and to suit your schedule. We do not stop at 17:00 hrs and will make every effort to return your system to fully operational, same day, whenever we can, to re-establish your comfort. JFEL will also arrange out-of hours visits up to 20:00 where it better suits your schedule and we discuss timings well in advance (72hrs).

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Member since 2021

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