South West · BS1 and surrounding districts
PSSR inspections in Bristol
Bristol's water is famously hard, which changes what an examination finds. Scale in the boiler and on the level probe is the most common defect our engineers record here, and the machines that fail the structural visual test are usually the ones with no filter or an expired one. Examinations from £265 + VAT, by independent CoffeeSafe-registered engineers.
Quick answer
Do coffee machines in Bristol need a PSSR examination?
Yes, wherever the machine operates in a workplace. Steam is a relevant fluid under PSSR 2000, and steam systems are in scope at any pressure and any volume — so a commercial machine with a steam boiler needs a Written Scheme of Examination and periodic examination by a competent person, whatever its group count or how hard it is worked.
- Examination from
- £265
- Travel
- Included
Postcodes and places
Where we work in Bristol
BS1 and BS2 cover the Harbourside, Old Market and the city centre; BS3 and BS4 take in Bedminster and Brislington; BS5 and BS7 reach Easton, St Werburghs and Bishopston; BS6 and BS8 cover Cotham, Redland and Clifton.
- Harbourside
- Clifton
- Redland
- Bedminster
- Gloucester Road
- Easton
- St Werburghs
- Old Market
Not on the list? Send the postcode and we will confirm coverage and travel in writing.
What a Bristol examination includes
- Isolation, depressurisation and full boiler drain
- Internal endoscope inspection for scale, corrosion and weld condition
- Safety valve, anti-vac valve and fitting checks
- Pressure gauge verified against a calibrated test gauge, then a pressure test
- Written Scheme of Examination, signed report and asset record within 48 hours
Scheduling in Bristol
- Harbourside parking. The Harbourside has restricted servicing access and permit bays. A nominated loading point keeps the visit to one attendance.
- Terrace conversions. Gloucester Road and Easton have narrow conversions with basements. Photos at booking decide whether the route works.
- Early opening. Bristol's bakery-café trade opens early; visits are booked before the first customer.
The local estate
What the Bristol sites look like
The premises mix decides what the examination involves, what tends to fail, and how the visit has to be scheduled.
Harbourside and city-centre independents
High-volume specialty sites, frequently on 2 group traditional machines with a water filter that needs watching in this water area.
Gloucester Road and Bedminster
Independent strips with older machines and long trading hours — scale and safety-valve condition are the findings we see most.
Clifton and Redland cafés
Smaller sites with lower duty but often the original machine, and no record of the last examination.
Machine mix
The machines we are called to in Bristol
The price of the examination follows the machine's boiler configuration, so it is worth checking which of these you have before you call. Every one has its own page covering the examination scope for that model and the rate it carries.
Brands covered
Published prices
What it costs in Bristol
These are the same figures everywhere we work. There is no Bristol surcharge, no travel loading and no congestion charge passed on.
| Work | Price + VAT |
|---|---|
| PSSR examination, 1–2 group single boiler | £265 + VAT |
| PSSR examination, 3 group single boiler | £295 + VAT |
| Service + PSSR bundle, 1 group | £405 + VAT |
| Service + PSSR bundle, 2 group | £440 + VAT |
| Service + PSSR bundle, 3 group | £500 + VAT |
| Certified safety valve, if required — traditional machine | £35 + VAT |
| Same, OEM make (La Marzocco and similar) | £55 + VAT |
| Same, Rex Royal (2.3–2.4 bar OEM) | £135 + VAT |
| Call-out, first hour on site | £135 + VAT |
Travel is included nationwide, with no mileage loading and no Congestion Charge passed on. Prices exclude VAT at 20%. See the full price list.
Local questions
Bristol questions, answered
For the statutory background — who the duty holder is, what a Written Scheme must contain and when the next examination falls due — read the complete PSSR guide.
0208 037 9340
Do you cover Bristol?
Yes — an independent, CoffeeSafe-registered engineer based in the South West attends, booked and vetted by us.
Does hard water affect the examination?
It affects what is found, not whether it is needed. Scale in the boiler and on the level probe is the most common defect recorded in Bristol, and it shortens the practical life of the vessel.
What does an examination cost in the BS postcodes?
£265 + VAT for a 1 or 2 group machine and £295 + VAT for a 3 group, travel included.
Nearby areas we cover
the City of London
EC1A, EC1M, EC1V, EC1Y, EC2M, EC2N
PSSR inspections in the City →
Birmingham
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7
PSSR inspections in Birmingham →
See the full coverage map for every region, borough and postcode district we work in.
Call to book your Bristol examination.
One call gets you a fixed price and a date. Same-week appointments, published rates, and the Written Scheme of Examination in your inbox within 48 hours of the visit.