Your questions answered by the Bartons of Duke Street Team

At Bartons of Duke Street our team have a wealth of experience in our industry. Our St Helens showroom stocks furniture from some quality brands, and our team can provide reliable advice on heating options for your property. Read on below for answers to some of our more frequently asked questions. If you still have questions get in touch and a member of our team will be happy to help.

Service FAQs


  • Is it only boilers that you service?

    Bartons of Duke Street engineers are fully qualified to work on boilers, gas fires, water heaters and wall heaters. If your property is ‘off-gas’ it may also be worth noting that we’re qualified to service, maintain and install appliances which run off LPG, oil, and solid fuel (coal and wood). 

  • Do you offer service plans?

    Bartons of Duke Street offer an emergency on-call facility to its customers 365 days per year. Schemes are offered from a routine service or health check right up to a fully comprehensive cover plan which can be spread over 12 monthly instalments.


  • I am a landlord? Do you provide gas safety certificates?

    Yes. To meet your obligation as a landlord our engineer can provide the necessary documentation to verify that the appliance(s) are safe to use - giving you complete piece of mind.

  • My toilets started to leak. Can you help?

    All Bartons of Duke Street engineers have completed a modern apprenticeship (or equivalent) in heating and plumbing; which is a basic requirement for joining our team. As a consequence they are more than happy to tend to your domestic plumbing problems, from leaking taps to showers that have stopped working and toilet and tanks that are overflowing and more. 

  • I have just had my boiler installed Bartons of Duke Street, will you look after it in the future?

    Yes. Every customer that has work carried out by Bartons of Duke Street is contacted 12 months after the install and invited to take advantage of one of our service plans. If you’re a new customer why not call one of our team today for more details. 

Bathroom FAQs


  • What kind of bathroom services do you provide?

    The team at Bartons of Duke Street can take care of anything relating to a bathroom makeover or renovation. From a simple new sink or some snazzy floor and wall tiling, to a complete bathroom design overhaul, we’ve got it covered. We lead an expert team that includes:

    • Qualified plumbers
    • Qualified electricians
    • Builders and plasterers
    • Karndene flooring specialists 
  • What are the prices of your bathroom makeovers and renovations?

    It really does range dependant on your requirements. We are proud to offer attractive finance plans that include tailored repayment plans to suit your pocket. Buy now and pay later or payments from as little as £90.00 per month* 

  • Can I see your range?

    Of course! Visit our St Helens showroom and choose from our wide range of taps, tiles, suites, showers and enclosures. With over 100 years combined experience, one of our friendly team will advise you every step of the way. 

  • How do I get started?

    Contact our team to arrange for your free technical survey. Call us on 01744 22331 or email showroom@bartons-heating.co.uk. We’ll organise a time for one of our ‘in house’ installation teams to visit your home and install your bathroom without further ado.  

  • Will there be any mess?

    All our engineers are house trained and will treat your home like it was their own. Armed with dustsheets, hoovers and plastic runners, we will keep the fuss down to an absolute minimum. Plus we’ll even take the old bathroom suite and rubbish away for you. 

Fires & Surrounds FAQs


  • Will it cost the earth?

    Attractive finance plans are available. Bartons will tailor your plan to suit your ‘pocket’. Choose from over 50 displays and find your dream fire or surround.


    Visit our showroom and speak to one of our friendly team who will guide you through the latest models we have available.

  • We’ve got it covered!
    • Valor, Flavel, Kinder, Dimplex,Evonic fires, Elgin and Hall stockist.
    • Granite and Tiled Hearths
    • Portuguese Limestone Mantles
    • Traditional Wooden Surrounds
    • Modern and Stylish Marble Surrounds with LED lights
  • Do you provide a fitting service?

    With Gas Safe engineers, builders, plasterers and electricians all employed by Bartons we can offer a ‘one stop shop’ service to make it a stress free experience.

    Contact our team today and arrange for your free technical survey.

  • How do I proceed to the next stage and book a fitting date?

    Our surveyor will provide you with a quotation for the proposed work. If you are happy to proceed simply pay a deposit of 20% and our team will take care of the rest.

  • Sit back and Relax...

    One of our ‘in house’ Installation teams will visit your home and install your fire and surround without further ado.



  • Will there be any mess?

    All our engineers are ‘house trained’. All armed with dustsheets, hoovers and plastic runners, we will keep the fuss down to an absolute minimum….We’ll even take any old fire and surround, and rubbish away for you!

  • Is that it?

    Customers return to Bartons year on year to take advantage of our attractive service and maintenance plans. For a small charge our service department will provide a thorough service of your fire to ensure it remains in tip top condition and does not pose a carbon monoxide risk.

Boilers FAQs


  • Is it expensive?

    Attractive finance plans are available. Bartons will tailor your repayment plan to suit your pocket.

    Buy now and pay later or payments from as little as £33.00 per month*


    *Credit is subject to status. Installation is subject to survey and funding. Typical example, boiler and controls cost £1750 @ 12.9% APR over 60 months. Total payable £2346.00

  • What do I do next?

    Contact our team to arrange for your free technical survey. Call Today 01744 22331 or Email:

    admin@bartons-heating.co.uk

  • Do I get a choice?

    A traditional family run business Bartons don’t compromise on quality.


    Over the years key partnerships have been forged with household names like Worcester, Glow-worm and Ideal.

    Visit our showroom to view a range of the boilers and controls on display. With over 100 years combined experience one of our friendly team will advise you every step of the way.

  • Sit back and Relax…

    One of our ‘in house’ Gas Safe accredited installation teams will visit your home and install your new boiler and controls without further ‘ado’.

  • Is that it?

    Customers return to Bartons year on year to take advantage of our attractive service and maintenance plans. For as little as 41p per day why not sign up today!

    Please see the Service page for more information on maintenance plans available click here.

Still have questions? 
No problem -  contact our friendly team today on 01744 22331
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