Connecting to gas main?

Maccy25

We currently have oil heating but want to change to a gas combi boiler for next winter. There is gas on our street so connection shouldn't be a problem I m told. My question is do I have to arrange this via British gas or are there others who can quote? Also anything else I should be aware of, tips etc?
Many thanks!

Wywth

Maccy25 wrote: »

We currently have oil heating but want to change to a gas combi boiler for next winter. There is gas on our street so connection shouldn't be a problem I m told. My question is do I have to arrange this via British gas or are there others who can quote? Also anything else I should be aware of, tips etc?
Many thanks!

I would suggest you start by contacting National Grid to see if they will connect you, and if so at what cost.

There are also several independant gas transporters. Their installation may be cheaper, but be aware that some suppliers charge a premium for being supplied via an IGT (although this is now reducing substantially)

grahamc2003

Maccy25 wrote: »

We currently have oil heating but want to change to a gas combi boiler for next winter. There is gas on our street so connection shouldn't be a problem I m told. My question is do I have to arrange this via British gas or are there others who can quote? Also anything else I should be aware of, tips etc?
Many thanks!

There are advantages to not being connected to gas. If you google RHI or RHPP, you'll find many incentives for heating systems which are only available to those not on gas.

lemontart

https://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/connections but they may not be the gas network in your area

tim9966

You need to contact who ever looks after the pipes in your area. It may be National Grid, or Wales and West or someone else. It depends where you live.

Once you get a quote they will give a you a price which can vary greatly depending on how much work is needed.

Took just over 3 months from the time I got a quote before they turned up to dig the road up.

macman

Nothing to do with BG, they are just a retail supplier like any other.

left-right

First you need to check which company owns the nearest gas main - visit:

http://www.energynetworks.org/info/faqs/gas-distribution-map.html

Google the company name, then I believe whoever it is has online forms you can fill in to apply for a connection. These will be processed and you might get a visit by a surveyor, followed by a quote.

If there is a gas main in your street then it shouldn't be to complicated, it really depends how far away from your house the gas main is - also this is their busiest time of the year so may be 6-8 weeks before any work can be carried out (watch for Christmas holidays too). If you need it done urgently then look into it ASAP!!

Good luck - send me a message if you need any more help.

JC_Derby

Alternatively http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/Gas/Connections/GasServices/CompetitiveQuotation.htm

rogerblack

grahamc2003 wrote: »

There are advantages to not being connected to gas. If you google RHI or RHPP, you'll find many incentives for heating systems which are only available to those not on gas.

And these heating systems are in general at best a breakeven with gas, as installed in real situations, while being considerably more expensive, and with servicing being lots harder and more expensive if they go wrong.