Gas-elec was established in 1996 to meet the ever expanding range of regulations within the private rental sector.
The Gas-elec franchise network was successfully launched in 1997 and a network of engineers was quickly formed to service the requirements of the residential landlord and letting agents.
Gas-elec pioneered the combined inspection which allowed us to give our customers a comprehensive service whilst also delivering higher invoiced inspections benefiting our engineer franchise network.combined gas and electrical safety inspection.
We provide a wide range of other services including boiler servicing, PAT testing, Home Buyer Reports, CO/Smoke alarms, Legionella testing, EPC’s as well as boiler & heating installations and repairs.
In addition to our established and growing client base in the private rental sector we are also achieving and driving growth within private property portfolios which include charities and religious organisations, and the social housing sector including local councils and registered housing associations.
With our continued growth in all sectors, to fulfill this opportunity we are looking to increase our national network of engineers. This presents an exciting opportunity to join the Gas-elec team and grow the business together.
What you get as a franchisee
Gas-elec is a turnkey business enabling you ready to hit the ground running. Whether you want to start your own business after being employed, or you’re already self employed and want to free yourself to earn more but with less hassle; a gas-elec franchise is the choice for you.
• Working for a proven and tested brand with established areas. From £20k to invest into an area.
• Sales and marketing support within your area to boost sales and profit
• Customer service support, so you don’t have to deal with any of the booking or admin with the customer.
• Engineering technical support
• Automated invoices
• Bespoke software to use
Different types of franchises we offer
Gas-elec offers two types of franchise opportunities nationwide. An electrical franchise or a gas franchise.
Electrical Franchise
Be electrically qualified. Able to test electrical wiring installations and complete electrical remedial works to ensure compliance with Wiring Regulations and Electrical Safety legislation.
Needed:
• Level 3 certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations – currently BS 7671:2018 or BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 City and Guilds 2382 or other provider equivalent (18th edition)
• Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations – most versions of City and Guilds 2391 are acceptable or City and Guilds 2394+2395 together.
• An industry recognised apprenticeship/training program with Level 3 qualifications and end point AM2 successful assessment OR a Level 3 Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification OR current/previous assessment evidence from a competent persons scheme provider (NAPIT/NICEIC etc) within 2 years (subject to review)
• Current DBS Certificate
• Public Liability Insurance
• Electrical Test Equipment Calibration Certificate/s.
Gas franchise
The accurate testing of gas appliances in residential properties and places of work in line with legislation.
• Similarly, the testing of electrical appliances and electrical equipment (PAT)
• Diagnostic and remedial works of gas appliances and central heating systems
• Boiler installations (Desirable but not essential)
Needed:
• Gas safe card
• ACS certificate
• DBS Certificate
• Public liability insurance
• Gas analyser calibration certificate
Why work at gas-elec
With 200+ engineers and a head office of support staff, Gas-elec pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, quality and innovation. We are experienced in helping homeowners, landlords, and agents safeguard their properties. Whether you’re securing your home or preparing a property for sale or rent, gas-elec delivers reliable solutions tailored to your needs.
• You will operate within a prime geographic area, ideally close to your home address, from a fully-liveried vehicle. As an independent business owner, you will develop your business and maintain a high level of service to the clients, building on gas-elec’s reputation.
• Centralised invoicing gives twice-monthly payments directly into the bank accounts of all our franchise engineers. You will also receive a detailed statement once a month, showing every job that has been completed and details of when payments have been received.
• We provide full administration support. Our customer service departments will ensure your day to day process runs efficiently leaving you free to focus on completing your work appointments. They will schedule all your work, manage your diary and deal with any challenges that arise.
• Our technical engineering support team will be on hand to support, train and assist with any technical issues that may arise.
• All of our processes are managed by our privately owned in-house software which provides end to end functionality of our business processes.
• Our dedicated sales and marketing team will create a strategy for your franchise area and will work with you to promote your business.
Training & Development
We want to ensure you can hit the ground running with your new franchise business.
• All aspects of running your franchise will be covered in the gas-elec franchise training, and clearly explained in your operations manual.
• You will be trained in customer care, time management, use of the laptop computer and software, VAT returns and all aspects of running your franchise business.
• In conjunction with our marketing team, draw up a strategy for sales and marketing and agree regular review meetings
• We will ensure regular meetings are carried out with your key clients to ensure everything is running smoothly.
Along with the initial training and onboarding of your new franchise, we also provide on-going support. Our technical team is on hand to assist you and will produce and issue quotations for any remedial repairs. To support you and to maintain our high standards, we regularly carry out both desktop and post inspection audits.
We continue to support you from the day you launch. In the early stages we will support you and help you get your franchise up and running. As you gain experience, you will run your business more autonomously. Further training is provided on an ongoing basis when required.
Start up costs
Start your franchise journey with Gas-elec from £20k.
*This doesn’t include initial setup costs e.g van and tools. Interested? Email the Gas-elec team at franchise@gas-elec.co.uk