Heating engineer in house.. covid guidelines.

[J1112]

Our central heating has gone wrong. Obviously having someone out is essential as we are cold 🥶

But what’s the norm and what are you and the plumber expected to do??

I ask because I popped to the shop this morning. When I came home and the guy was here taking a quick look (partner was here and engineer wasn’t here long). Engineer wasn’t wearing a mask. Should he? Should we? We did fully social distance, opened the door to let air circulate? Is that enough?

Are masks expected?

First time we’ve had to have a professional in the house since lockdown 1

He’s coming back to sort the problem this week.

We live in an area with barely any covid cases but still precautions are important surely?

Not even sure if he sanitised or washed his hands when he come in.

I had disinfected around my kitchen, the boiler etc this morning to try help keep him safe.

I had the same back in September. The entire system and boiler needed replacing, big job!

They brought their own visors and hand gel. Brought their own grub and flasks. We socially distanced, and I got the hell out of dodge for the three days they were here really, I was fortunate to be able to do that at the time.

I just wiped down surfaces, doorbell, handles, the bathrooms (which they did use) and so on.

So far so good. Job had to be done. Don't fret too much, just take sensible precautions. Hope you will be nice and warm again soon.

I had an electrician in this morning. He stayed for about 90 mins and wore a mask the whole time. He came with the mask. I didn't have to ask.

If ask the heating engineer to wear one if you feel uncomfortable with him not wearing one. However, he may be exempt.

We've got a plumber coming this week we're planning on wearing masks if we need to go near him & I'd expect him to too.

Well be keeping our distance as much as poss though

He may not be able to wear a mask due to medical reasons, as long as he’s following his safe systems of work and socially distancing from the household.

I've got external work going on, have just asked them to sort their own drinks and left provisions in the garage, got a portaloo after a neighbour did the same which inspired me. Our only toilet is right next to my office so I don't want interruptions while on calls or having to clean it loads. When they have to do some bits inside they'll sanitise and wear masks and I'll stay out their way and slosh some anti bac around. I don't imagine you'll be close for more than the odd minute to chat things through so hopefully not too risky

He should've had a mask on. I'm an estate agent and have to wear my mask even though I'm asthmatic. I do get a bit breathless so try not to talk and walk at the same time.
I try to keep 2 metres from other people but to be honest, most of my clients don't seem to care. Rarely they wear a mask. We are in a very low risk area though.

He should have worn a mask. I complained about a SSE contractor who serviced my boiler and wouldn't wear one.

However the electrician and washing machine repairman both came with masks.

I open all windows and soap surfaces after they leave.

I meant to add, I wear a mask in the house when I've had tradesmen in.

was he EXEMPT perhaps 🤔

We are having a 2 storey extension built and none of the workmen are wearing PPE.
Some days I have up to 11 workmen here and they are all working in close proximity to each other. I must admit I’m not worked up about it.
I try and keep 6 feet away if I can but it’s not always possible. I’m also making them teas and coffees when they want one.

they will be a working bubble ? right 🤔

Our gasfitter didn't wear a mask and we didn't expect him to. because they need to be able to smell any leak when working. he socially distanced. Showed him the job then left him alone in the room

I’m not moaning that he didn’t wear a mask at all that wasn’t the point of my post 😃 just wondered what others were doing or if we were expected to wear one that’s all 😀

Thanks all!