At Marine Heating Solutions, we define value through engineering precision and technical efficiency. We provide a “right first time” service that ensures your vessel is safe, efficient, and fully compliant with all Canal & River Trust (CRT) licensing requirements.
The Specialist Difference: Efficiency vs. Rate
When choosing an engineer, the hourly rate only tells half the story. A lower rate often results in a higher total bill if the technician lacks the specialised marine training to work effectively.
- Straight-Line Problem Solving: Our vast experience and extensive qualifications allow us to move directly to the correct technical solution, rather than spending billable time “figuring it out” on your boat.
- Vast Experience: We hold a wide range of certifications, including Gas Safe (LPG Marine), OFTEC, and Boat Safety Scheme (BSS), ensuring rapid and accurate execution of complex tasks.
- Reduced Long-Term Costs: Expert installation reduces fuel consumption, prevents premature component failure, and ensures you pass BSS inspections without costly re-tests.
Free Estimates and Assessments
Estimates and assessments for boat heating, plumbing, and electrics are free of charge. Please note that call-out travel expenses remain payable as outlined in our rates section below.
Mandatory Gas Safety Checks: For boat gas work, we are legally obligated to carry out safety checks of the entire installation when working on any part of it. These checks are normally conducted as an LPG Safety Certificate and are charged at the standard hourly rate. We recommend doing this during the initial assessment so we can identify what is needed to bring the installation up to standard—including BS EN ISO 10239:2025 and BSS gas core requirements—and include it in your estimate. This prevents future delays or failures during recommisoning.
Service Rates & Technical Fees
| Service Category | Rate | Billing Type |
| Diesel, Solid Fuel, & Plumbing | £58.00 | Hourly (Payable per half-hour) |
| LPG / Gas & Electrical Work | £69.00 | Hourly (Payable per half-hour) |
| Boat LPG Certificates | £69.00 | Hourly (Payable per half-hour) |
| Caravan/Campervan LPG Cert | £69.00 | Fixed Rate (Pipework + 1 appliance) |
| Additional Caravan Appliances | £15.00 | Fixed Rate (Per additional appliance) |
- Minimum Charge: A two-hour minimum charge applies to all call-outs.
- Nationwide Call-Outs: Our standard call-out charge is £55.00 for locations within a 1-hour drive of our workshop. Locations further away will be quoted on an individual basis. Please note that London call-out charges are different and depend on where in Greater London you are.
Payments, Materials, & Warranty
Warranty: Materials carry their own manufacturer warranties (typically 6 months to 3 years). Note manufacturer warranties usually only cover the repair or replacement of broken parts; travel and labour costs for fitting warranty-exchanged parts remain the responsibility of the client. For exact warranty terms and warranty lengths for individual appliances, please email us.
Payments: All call-outs are payable directly to our engineer on the day via Cash or Card. Projects exceeding one day (such as full system installs) require payment at the end of each working day.
Appliance Supply: We supply all materials and appliances. If you choose to supply your own marine appliance that we do not retail, you must ensure it is on-site before work commences.
Returns Policy: We order materials specifically for confirmed jobs. Returns for “unwanted goods” must be completed within two weeks of the payment date, even if we hold some of the items in storage for you. Made-to-order appliances cannot be returned once production has started. This is usually the day you pay for the order.
Image Accuracy
To help our customers visualise our products in realistic marine environments, some images on this website have been created using digital editing and AI technology. While we take every care to ensure these templates accurately represent our appliances and typical installation standards, slight visual discrepancies may occur. These images are for illustrative purposes only; if you are in any doubt regarding the exact appearance or technical specifications of a product, please email us before placing your order.