If you suspect that there is a gas leak or smell it, or even if you only think you can smell something like gas, you must report it and take some actions straight away, as both you and your familys safety is at risk. A Bromley Plumber can detect and rectify gas problems.Immediate Actions:1). Isolate the gas supply to every gas appliance.2). Turn off the emergency gas control valve at the gas meter.3). Open all the windows to vent the gas.4). Do not make any light switches as they may spark. Extinguish any naked flames. 5). Do not smoke.The national gas emergency service is: 0800 111999.The gas meter in your home should always be easy to access. If the meter is in a box, then you must the key in a safe and easy place to find (this is important). It is possible to isolate the gas supply to the home by turning the handle attached to the emergency control valve just one quarter of a turn. Bromley Plumbers can isolate the gas supply in case of an emergency. The bye-products that exhaust when combustion takes place are really dangerous, not just from gas but even solid fuel burning appliances, like those that burn oil or coal. There is a good chance that these products are carbon monoxide related. Carbon Monoxide is a very toxic gas that has no smell or taste and can build up in the home really quickly if the flue on the boiler is blocked naturally or by someone being careless (you need a carbon monoxide detector fitted in your home).If You Smell Fumes:Turn off the gas appliance. Open the windows were the fumes are discovered. If you feel drowsy, evacuate the building to get some fresh air into your lungs. Call a doctor if necessary. Call a gas service engineer.