



in the plumbing and heating industry.

About Us
In a
Nutshell
In a Nutshell
We are a family run business with 20 years in the plumbing and heating industry and 10 years as business owners.
Meet the
Team
Meet the Team
Gary is the director /owner, lead gas engineer, plumber.
Kate is covering all things office based.
We are
Local
We are Local
We have built our business on being your local gas engineer and are based in the beautiful New Forest village of Bransgore near Burley. We cover Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire.
Our
Values
On time. Customer service. Clear communication. Professional. Cheery. Soulful. Whistling while we work.
Fully
Licensed
As well as our Gas Safe license, we are also qualified for LPG, Oil, unvented, F-Gas and air conditioning.
The Bare
Necessities
We are often asked about the origin of our business name. It links to plumbing being an ancient trade delivering sanitation to people and homes, an essential service still today.
Our Reviews

Annual Boiler Service
Excellent service. Arrived at the appointed time. Quick and efficient servicing the gas boiler. Reasonable cost. Thoroughly recommended.

New home repairs

Shower System
Our Reviews

Annual Boiler Service
Excellent service. Arrived at the appointed time. Quick and efficient servicing the gas boiler. Reasonable cost. Thoroughly recommended.

New home repairs

Shower System
na yoobi2025-04-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used this company service for installing my gas hob, I am happy with their service, Kate Ashley is very nice and caring and Gary the engineer did the job properly with very good attitude. I would recommend this company. Jade Doe2025-03-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely 5 star review and comes highly recommended. His wife who answered the phone was extremely informative, answered all my questions and helped in regards to booking him to come fit my gas cooker! He arrived bang on time, was extremely polite, and made sure everything was safe 2x over! Highly recommended!! Paul Elgar2025-03-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our boiler broke down the evening of the coldest day of the year, we called Bare Necessities - Gary came out at 8AM the next morning and fixed the problem. Very prompt and friendly service, we would definitely recommend Bare Necessities. dominic winder2025-03-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Every member of this company from office staff to the engineers on site are brilliant, left the site spotless. We have no hesitation recommending this company. Thx Dom karen minihan2025-02-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wonderful job, very helpful with our elderly parents not having heating, new boiler supplied and fitted very quickly. Thank you Gary and Kate Helen Evans-Howells2025-02-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. We called as our heating wasn't working, an engineer was with us within hours, the part ordered and fixed the next day. We use this firm for our regular servicing and communication is always excellent. Lesley Turbutt2025-01-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Appointment made and attended exactly on time as scheduled. Gino friendly happy employer of this business came to my elderly client this morning who was very efficient patient and did full diagnostic report for possible leaks in the property. After allaying any fears to customer he made her feel very comfortable knowing any problems was from previous work and just needed time to dry out. 10/10 for his attention to detail I would highly recommend ‘Gino’ from This business Ashley Woodfall2024-12-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Would not recommend. Replumbed much of house. Very poor communication Katrina Prentice2024-11-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is the first year of using Bare Necessities for our boiler service and wont be the last. The service was fantastic, from the booking and arranging of a date and time through to Gino arriving and carrying our the work. I will be highly recommending this company. Thank you Kate, Gino and the team.
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Refer Us Scheme
Since 2018, we’ve been growing our family-run business here in the New Forest and surrounding areas, alongside raising our actual family.
More Information:
Most of our customers have met us through word of mouth and referrals, and as we enter a new phase of growth with our team expanding, we kindly ask you to recommend us to your family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, gym buddies, anyone in your network in need of a trusted tradie. To add a bit of fun to this, we have linked with several other local family-run businesses to
offer a gift voucher, allowing you to enjoy their delights, whether it be an espresso, a much-needed massage, or another professional service.

Frequently Asked
Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions,
find answers here or get in touch.
It only takes about 30 seconds to get an idea of how much it will cost to install a new boiler, just answer a few quick questions (quotes are subject to survey) here.
The lifespan of your boiler can vary depending on usage and correct maintenance, during any service we will try to give you an honest opinion on replacement where necessary.
This can vary depending on the level of remedial work
involved, once we have carried out a free of charge
quotation, we will be able to confirm the expected duration of the job, if for any reason the works run over, your original quote will stand, and you will not be charged for any additional time.
Boilers should be serviced annually to maintain efficiency and safety. Annual servicing also ensures compliance with most manufacturers’ warranty requirements and helps prevent costly repairs
Water in the South UK is hard due to limestone and chalk, which add calcium and magnesium. This causes limescale buildup in pipes, kettles, and appliances. Hard water is safe to drink but can affect plumbing efficiency and soap lathering.