Off-grid heating installation and servicing
LPG and Oil Heating
LPG and oil heating covers the installation, servicing and repair of heating systems for properties without a mains gas connection, using either bottled or tanked LPG or an oil-fired boiler, carried out by engineers registered for the relevant fuel type.
Definition
What LPG & Oil Heating covers
Many rural and off-grid properties in our area rely on LPG (liquid petroleum gas, stored in a tank or bottles) or oil-fired heating rather than mains gas. These systems have their own installation, storage and servicing requirements — LPG work falls under Gas Safe registration in the LPG category, while oil systems are worked on by OFTEC-registered engineers rather than Gas Safe.
Suitable for
- Properties without a mains gas connection needing a new or replacement heating system
- LPG tank or bottle-fed heating installations
- Oil-fired boiler installation, servicing and repair
- Households considering a switch between LPG, oil or another heating source
Not suitable for
- Work on LPG systems by anyone not Gas Safe registered in the LPG category, or oil systems by anyone not OFTEC registered — these are genuine registration requirements
- Mains gas properties, where our standard Gas Safe registered boiler installation service is the relevant one
Process
How the work is carried out
- 01
Assessment
Reviewing the existing system, fuel storage and property heat demand.
- 02
Specification
Agreeing appliance type, fuel storage arrangements and any relocation needed.
- 03
Installation or repair
Carrying out the installation, service or repair to the standards for the relevant fuel type.
- 04
Certification
Issuing the appropriate certification for the fuel type and work carried out.
Typical timescale
Servicing is typically completed within a visit; installation timescales depend on the scope of work and are confirmed after assessment.
Cost guidance
LPG and oil heating work is priced individually following a site assessment, as costs vary significantly with the existing system, fuel storage arrangements and property. We provide a specialist quotation after visiting the property rather than a generic price.
Limitations and exclusions
- LPG work is carried out by engineers Gas Safe registered in the LPG category; oil work is carried out by OFTEC-registered engineers
- Fuel storage tank supply, siting and any related regulations (such as distance from boundaries) are confirmed during assessment
- Fuel supply and delivery contracts are arranged separately by the property owner
Areas we cover
LPG & Oil Heating across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London
Local property styles, planning authorities and neighbourhood coverage for lpg & oil heating in each town we work in.
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FAQs
LPG & Oil Heating FAQs
Is LPG work covered by Gas Safe registration?
Yes, but under a separate LPG category on the Gas Safe Register — an engineer registered for mains natural gas isn't automatically qualified for LPG. We check and confirm registration for the fuel type involved.
Who is qualified to work on an oil-fired boiler?
OFTEC-registered engineers, rather than Gas Safe, which covers mains and LPG gas only. It's worth checking an engineer's OFTEC registration before any oil heating work goes ahead.
Can I switch from oil to LPG or another heating source?
Often yes, though feasibility depends on the site, existing storage and property. We assess the practical options — including alternatives such as a heat pump — during a site visit.
Discuss your lpg & oil heating project
Tell us about the property and what you have in mind, and we'll arrange a site visit.
Last reviewed 2026-07-28.