Heating, plumbing and electrical engineers in Dartford
Gas Safe and NICEIC registered engineers covering DA1 and DA2 — for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and small commercial premises.
No heat, a leak or no power in Dartford? Someone answers the phone at any hour, and weekends cost the same as weekdays.
About ARA Services
One contractor for five trades across Dartford
We work throughout Dartford — Dartford, Temple Hill, New Town, Fleet Estate, Dartford town centre, Hawley, Wilmington and Crossways. Gas and heating, plumbing, electrical work, landlord certificates and air conditioning are all handled by our own engineers, so one call covers the whole job rather than three contractors and three visits.
Five trades in Dartford, one number to call.
Each trade has its own Dartford page with what is covered, what to expect and the questions we get asked most.
Gas & HeatingBoiler breakdowns, annual services, gas safety certificates and new boilers.Book now
PlumbingLeaks, burst pipes, blockages, taps, cylinders and bathroom installation.Book now
ElectricalFault finding, fuse boards, rewires, sockets, lighting and EICRs.Book now
Safety CertificatesGas safety certificates, EICRs and PAT testing, booked on one visit.Book now
Air ConditioningSplit and multi-split installation, servicing and repair.Book nowLocal knowledge
The housing in Dartford, and what it means for the work
Houses, estate flats and new riverside apartments are all part of the booked work here. Temple Hill, New Town and Wilmington have post-war houses and maisonettes with dated pipework and fuse boards, while the town centre and Crossways add newer blocks with combi boilers, heat interface units in some buildings, and access arranged through the manager.
Postcodes covered
Areas we attend
Dartford · Temple Hill · New Town · Fleet Estate · Dartford town centre · Hawley · Wilmington · Crossways
Landlords and agents
Landlord certificates for Dartford let properties
A busy lettings market around the station means most landlord work is flats, with certificates booked around the tenant and emailed the same day.
Every 12 months
Gas safety certificate (CP12)
Any let property with a gas appliance
Every 5 years
EICR
All rented homes in England
Recommended annually
PAT testing
Furnished and part-furnished lets
Every 12 months
Boiler service
Keeps warranties valid
Reviewed every 2 years
Legionella risk assessment
All landlords
How the job runs
The same four steps whether it is an emergency call-out or a planned installation.
01Call or send the details
Tell us the postcode and what's wrong. Someone answers at any hour, weekends included.
02An engineer attends
We book the next available slot and text you when the engineer is on the way.
03Fixed price before work starts
The engineer diagnoses the fault on site and quotes the whole job before touching anything.
04Work completed and certified
Parts, labour and any certificate are covered in the price you agreed, with a written guarantee.
Why choose ARA
Why Dartford customers call us back
Every engineer is Gas Safe or NICEIC registered and fully insured, with the registration number printed on your quotation and certificate. Planned work is booked to a two-hour window and you get a text when the engineer sets off. Parking and permits are included in the price we quote.
Someone answers, day or night
The phone is answered around the clock, and a weekend call-out is charged at the same rate as a weekday one.
Registered engineers only
Gas Safe and NICEIC registered, fully insured, with registration numbers printed on every quotation.
The whole of London, same service
Every borough gets the same engineers, the same response times and the same rates, wherever the property is.
Free quotes, price matched
Quotations cost nothing and carry no obligation. Show us a written quote for the same work and we'll match it.
Landlords kept compliant
We track when gas certificates and EICRs are due across your portfolio and remind you before they lapse.
One firm for the whole job
Five trades in-house, so a bathroom or a boiler move doesn't need three contractors and three separate visits.
Boilers and controls
we install and service
Instant quote
Get a price for your Dartford job
Tell us the job and your Dartford postcode and we will come back with a price. Every job is quoted before work starts, so the price you agree is the price you pay.
No obligation. We reply the same working day.
What our customers say
Five-star Google reviews from homes and let properties across London.
We have had excellent experiences with Abdul, who did an emergency boiler repair when our boiler stopped working, and also later replaced our whole boiler and replaced a broken tap. The work was excellent and he is punctual and efficient.
Richard Woods
Had a boiler leak in Stratford, thought it would he a nightmare, Abdul fixed it in no time. Many thanks and stress saved
Sandra R
Amazing service! Quick to respond and went above and beyond to fix a gas issue. Would not hesitate to use again and will be recommending to friends and family.
Hannah Wild
Abdul fixed my boiler quickly and explained everything clearly. Turned up on time, there was no messing about and the price was fair. Really helpful Would definitely recommend if you're in Forest Gate.
Luisa Stone
Questions
Working in Dartford
Advice for your home
Straight answers to the questions our engineers get asked on the doorstep.
HeatingHot water but no heating — what to check firstThe four things worth checking yourself before you call an engineer out.
LandlordsGas safety certificates: what the law requiresWhat a CP12 covers, how often you need one, and what happens if it lapses.
BoilersRepair or replace? How to decideWhen a repair is worth it and when the money is better spent on a new boiler.Book an engineer in Dartford
Give us the postcode and what is wrong, and we will offer you the next slot.