Bedfordshire-based Burton Smith Plumbing & Heating is appealing to registered charities to nominate a deserving cause in need of a free gas boiler service.
It will also include the installation and testing of a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, and the company is appealing to charities to contact them to nominate anyone deserving of the offer, whether they be a family, a good cause or an individual.
The initiative comes as Coronation Street recently shone a spotlight on the importance of CO alarms in an episode first broadcast on Friday 12th January, when character Aadi Alahan almost died after failing to realise that his flat’s carbon monoxide detector had malfunctioned.
Since 2014, CO poisoning has claimed more than 200 lives in England and Wales alone – all preventable with a functioning alarm.
The business, located in Silsoe and currently celebrating its seventh year, has experienced significant growth since it was formed 2017. Its services include 24-hour emergency call-outs and planned maintenance projects, primarily serving customers in the South East, Central England, the Midlands, and the North West. Its customer portfolio consists of homeowners, private landlords, commercial facilities management providers for commercial buildings, and insurance companies.
Toby Burton, founder and managing director of Burton Smith, says: “We have experienced significant growth in the last seven years, thanks to our amazing clients, and see this as a way of contributing to the communities we serve.
“As a Gas Safe Engineer, I am deeply concerned about the lack of awareness among homeowners regarding the dangers of CO exposure. Our mission is not only to provide first-class plumbing and heating services but also to educate and protect our clients. Therefore, with every boiler service, we ensure the installation and functionality of CO alarms, as they are the first line of defence against the silent killer.”
Registered charities wishing to nominate should get in touch at 01462 412 022.
