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Gas-Elec, established in 1996, provides gas and electrical security for residential properties across the UK.
It offers a “comprehensive range of services”, such as gas safety inspections, electrical safety services, boiler installation and servicing, home buyer reports, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, and more.
Its website states: “As a pioneer in single visit combined gas and electrical safety inspections, we have consistently delivered efficiency and customer convenience.
“Our expert team ensures compliance with the latest safety standards across a wide range of services, including boiler services, gas and electrical inspections, and energy assessments.
“We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, quality and innovation.
“We are experienced in helping homeowners, landlords and agents protect their properties.
“Whether you are securing your home or preparing a property for sale or rent, Gas-Elec provides reliable solutions tailored to your needs.”
Customer reviews have described the company as ‘excellent’, and one that provides ‘quick and efficient’ inspections.
Gas-Elec falls into administration after 30 years
Now, after 30 years in business, Gas-Elec has entered administration.
Nicholas Simmonds and Chris Newell, both of Quantuma Advisory Limited, were appointed administrators on October 1, according to The Gazette.
Gas-Elec has been contacted for comment.
What happens when a company goes into administration?
When a company goes into administration, it means it is unable to pay expenses, debts or other liabilities, according to SquareUp.com.
Companies House adds: “When a company goes into administration, they have entered into legal proceedings (under the Insolvency Act 1986) with the aim of achieving one of the statutory aims of an administration. This may be to save a viable business which is insolvent due to cash flow problems.
“An appointment of an administrator (a licensed insolvency practitioner) is made by the directors, a creditor or the court to complete the administration process.”
A statutory moratorium is introduced when a company enters administration, giving it “breathing space” to set up financial restructuring plans free of creditor enforcement actions.
A company can continue to trade while in administration, but day-to-day management and control are handed over to the administrators.
Companies House continues: “Within 8 weeks it is the role of the administrators to formulate administration proposals.
“Creditors are then asked to vote through a decision-making procedure to approve the administrators’ proposals.
“If the administration involves a sale of all or part of the company’s business, the proceeds (after the costs of the procedure) will be distributed to the creditors in a legal order of priority.”
Administration will automatically end after 12 months, unless the administrator asks the court or the creditors for an extension.
By administration, a company can be:
- Saved and returned to the directors
- Enter liquidation
- To be dissolved
Other UK companies that closed or went into administration/liquidation in 2026
It has been a tough year for the UK high street, with several retailers entering administration or liquidation and others announcing widespread store closures.
Major high street brands LK Bennett, Claire’s, Quiz and Leading Labels have been forced to close all their remaining stores after falling into administration.
TG Jones and the British Heart Foundation will also close around 150 stores across the UK.
Wynsors World of Shoes is closing 17 stores across the UK, with closing sales already underway at some affected branches.
Popular UK-based online platform Laced, used to buy and sell rare trainers, is also set to close after 11 years after falling into administration.
Other retailers that have been forced to close stores this year include the likes of River Island, Primark, Brewdog, and more.
In the food sector, Whitbread notably closed all of its branded restaurants across the UK last month, including all of its Brewers Fayre and Beefeater sites.
Several UK travel companies have ceased trading or entered administration in 2026, including:
Wayfairer Travel Limited has also suspended all services “until further notice” as it looks to appoint an administrator.
Meanwhile, four UK airlines have fallen into administration or liquidation:
UK delivery company Yodel is being axed after being bought by InPost.
Meanwhile, iconic fashion brand Nasty Gal has shut down its website after being sold by Debenhams in a deal worth around £12 million (US$16 million).
It wasn’t all bad news for the UK high street, with several major brands announcing new store openings for 2026, including Joules, Aldi, M&S, and Superdrug.
Meanwhile, brands including Evans, Karen Millen and Bodycare have returned to the UK high street this year after previously closing all their stores.
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