What to Do If You Smell Gas

Never try to find the gas leak yourself. Don't turn any gas appliances on or off. Avoid using any electrical devices inside the property until it has been cleared by an engineer. Do not re-enter the property until a qualified engineer has given the all-clear.

Once the National Gas Emergency Service has made the area safe, you may need a Gas Safe registered engineer to inspect and repair your gas appliances before they can be used again. The emergency service makes things safe but doesn't carry out repairs.

Unlike natural gas, carbon monoxide is completely odourless — you cannot smell it. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and confusion.

Every home with gas appliances should have a carbon monoxide detector fitted near the boiler and in bedrooms. If your CO alarm goes off, follow the same evacuation steps as a gas leak and call the emergency line immediately.