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Commercial Gas
Testing & Purging
Wilkins Plumbing & Heating provides specialist commercial gas purging, strength testing and tightness testing for businesses across Somerset, Bath and Bristol.
This essential process ensures gas systems are safe, compliant and ready for use following new installations, alterations, repairs or periods of inactivity.
Whether you’re commissioning a brand-new system or making changes to an existing installation, our fully qualified engineers will help you confirm that gas systems are safe, ready for use, and meet compliance requirements in full.
Our in-house team and trusted service partners provide:
Strength Testing, Purging & Tightness Testing
Fully Certified Engineers with Enhanced DBS Checks
New Installations & System Modifications
Why choose Wilkins Plumbing & Heating?
Testing and purging must be carried out by competent commercial engineers using approved procedures. Our engineers are appropriately qualified and vetted for work in sensitive environments, and they have extensive experience working within live commercial environments where safety, planning and documentation are essential.
- Fully certified commercial engineers
- Gas Safe registered and industry accredited
- Enhanced DBS checks for added peace of mind
- All work carried out to current regulations and best practice
- Careful planning to minimise disruption to your site
- Local support across Somerset, Bath & Bristol
- Professional approach suitable for schools, care settings and occupied premises
Safe, compliant testing for commercial gas systems
Testing and purging is an essential step in protecting people and property. It confirms the integrity of your pipework and ensures the system is safe to put into service.
- Strength testing and tightness testing to confirm pipework integrity
- Safe purging to remove air and prepare systems for commissioning
- Clear outcomes and advice if issues are identified
In addition to new installations, we also modify and test existing systems, ensuring they continue to operate safely and efficiently. Following every test, we issue all necessary certification for regulatory compliance and peace of mind.
IGEM-compliant standards for new installations
For new commercial installations, our process is carried out to the relevant industry standards, helping you demonstrate compliance and maintain safe operation.
- All new installations meet IGEM UP/1, 1A and 1B standards
- Testing is carried out methodically using appropriate procedures
- Certification issued on completion for records and compliance
Modifications and testing for existing systems
If your building already has a gas system in place, we can support alterations and ongoing safety checks. This is particularly useful when equipment is being replaced, layouts change, or systems need verifying after works.
- We modify and test existing systems, not just new installations
- Helps confirm systems continue to operate safely and efficiently
- Ideal for upgrades, changes to plant rooms, or phased works
Certification issued after every test
After testing is completed, we provide you with all the necessary certification and paperwork to support compliance, audits, and internal records.
For reliable commercial gas testing, purging and certification across Somerset, Bath and Bristol, contact our team today. Call 01458 851267 or use the enquiry form on this page.
