Smethwick is a Sandwell borough town neighbouring Birmingham's western boundary, with excellent connections via the Hagley Road and Midland Metro. The area's housing stock includes Victorian terraces near the high street, inter-war semis on residential streets, and newer social housing developments. Smethwick has a high proportion of rental properties, and landlords across the area rely on annual gas safety inspections. The mix of older and newer properties means heating system requirements vary considerably — from full system replacements in period homes to simple maintenance and servicing for modern installations. We cover Smethwick as part of our wider Birmingham service area.