Buying a House No GCH

jodie1

Hi any recommendations on companies to supply gas connection already had one quote from 1Gas would like a couple more.

Thanks

Ebe_Scrooge

Assuming there is already a gas supply to the area, and you just want your house connecting up - I'd ask the neighbours who supplies their gas, and phone them. If you've not yet moved in and don't know anyone, ask the estate agent which company supplies the existing houses.

sbunny

1Gas acts as an agent on your behalf and does not do the work themselves.

I suggest you get a quote direct from local Gas Transporter for a connection to their gas network. Who you should go to in the first instance depends on your area;
National Grid 0870 903 9999: East of England, North West England, West Midlands, London.
Northern Gas Networks 0191 525 2600: North of England including Cumbria, Northumberland, County Durham, most of Yorkshire (except Barnsley / Sheffield / Doncaster).
Scotia Gas Networks: Scotland 0845 070 1432, South England
0845 070 1431
Wales and West Utilities 0800 912 29 99: Wales, South West England.

Do websearch for 'new connection' and the company names above to see maps of their areas and much more details on new connections, including how to apply online.

They may offer help with cost if in a 'Fuel Poor' area or household.

Also if quote is high, you may be able to get cheaper via another company called a Utility Infrastructure Provider especially if you band together with neighbours.
Do a web search for 'Utility Infrastructure Provider' or come back here.

British Gas new connections on 0800 691 1707 act as an intermediary too for the gas connection like 1Gas but maybe worth getting quote for comparison from them too. I think they are more interested in hoping you stick with them as gas supplier than adding an overhead, and they will often shop around various UIPs if required.