Boiler Photo Survey
Examples
1. The boiler including any pipework
- Include any pipework above or below the boiler
- Do not zoom in very close
- Show any obstructions in front of the boiler
- Stand far enough away to show the whole boiler
2. Pipes underneath or above your boiler
- Stand approximately 1 meter away
- Include any boxing that the pipes go into
- Try to show where the pipes connect to the boiler
- Do not zoom in too close
3. The front of your property
- Take the photo from the front of the property
- A clear view with nothing in the way
- Make sure the whole house is in view
4. Your flue exit
- Stand far enough away to capture the area surrounding your flue and any boundaries e.g. a wall or fence.
- If your flue exits through the roof stand far enough away to capture the ground and surrounding area.
- Try to capture the flue as well as the ground so we are able to see the access to the flue pipes.
- Avoid taken a zoomed in picture of just the flue exit.
5. The gas meter
- Stand roughly a meter away from the gas meter
- Use flash if required
- Ensure the meter box/casing is open and on view
- Include any pipework nearby the meter
- Do not just take a photo of the meter readings
6. Your existing control
- Make sure that whole controls are in view
- Take the photo from the front
- Ensure the photo is clear and in focus
- Use your flash if needed
7. One photo for each shower
- Stand roughly a meter away from the shower
- Use flash if required
- Clear with nothing in the way
8. The airing cupboard
- Make sure the whole cupboard is in view
- Make sure to use a flash if taking a photo in a dark area
- Ensure a clear photo of the cylinder/tank with shelves cleared
- Include any pumps and valves that are located near the cylinder.
