The First Element
Cricklade Swindon, Wiltshire
Checkatrade member since July 2025
Services
- Smart Thermostat Installation & Central Heating System ConnectionFrom £250 per job
- Gas Safety Check (CP12) - Up to 3 AppliancesFrom £108 per job
- Gas Cooker Installation & Safety Check (Existing Supply)From £240 per appliance
- Central Heating Power Flush - 3 Bed House (Up to 8 Radiators)From £450 per job
Customer Reviews
Write a review10 /10
Based on 3 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (3)
10 Excellent service
Posted 23 October
Gary was very friendly and efficient. He took time to understand the problem with the boiler on the phone before arranging to come out after a few days. He went on to fix it in an hour for a reasonable price after others had told me it would need expensive replacement, and again took time to explain what he had found and done. Great service, I would use him again.Verified reviewerJob location: SN1610 Great service
Posted 07 August
Job location: GL14Great service. Gary fixed the issue I had with my boiler at a very reasonable cost. He even made an attempt to help diagnose/fix the issue over the phone before call out, to save me money. Will be asking Gary for help with any boiler issues going forward and servicing.Response from The First Element
Thank you Sam for your kind rating.
10 Serious about their work.
Posted 17 July
Arrived on time. Introduced themselves.Set about servicing my boiler and discussed and allayed any problem they found with me. All in all very professional approach, discussed their work , and finished without mess. Thank you Check a Trade.Verified reviewerJob location: SN11Response from The First Element
Thank you for your kind words and rating. Was a pleasure working for you. Kind regards Gary Durn
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Gary Durn
Sole Trader
Member since 2025
VAT Registered
Yes: 457991239
The First Element
Heating, Gas & Renewable Energy Specialist – Serving Wiltshire, Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire
Trading since 2008, The First Element is the trading name of Gary Durn, an experienced, fully qualified sole trader based in Cricklade, Wiltshire.
I manage all projects personally and call on trusted associates for larger jobs to ensure quality and consistency at every stage.
Qualified & Accredited and fully certified and committed to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient heating solutions. My qualifications include:
- Gas Safe Registered (including LPG)
- OFTEC Registered – For oil boiler servicing and installation
- G3 Certified – For unvented hot water cylinder installation
- F-Gas Registered – For air conditioning and air source heat pump work
I am also an accredited installer for leading manufacturers including:
- Worcester Bosch
- Baxi
- Grant Vortex
Services Offered:
- Boiler Installation, Servicing & Repairs – Gas, LPG & Oil
- Air Source Heat Pumps – Installation & Servicing
- Gas Fires & Cookers – Installation, Repairs & Servicing
- Unvented Hot Water Cylinders
- Air Conditioning Installation
- General Heating Maintenance
Whether you need a full heating system installation or a one-off repair, I offer a personal, reliable service with free quotes and expert advice.
Based in Cricklade, serving clients across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire.
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