LPG Boiler Installations in Gravesend, Medway & Dartford

Advice, installation and yearly servicing from a Gas Safe registered heating engineer, for homes that run on a bulk LPG tank or gas bottles.

If your home isn't on mains gas, an LPG boiler gives you the same wall-hung boiler, hot water and heating as a mains gas home. BCU Plumbing carries out LPG boiler installation for homeowners and landlords. We're plumbing and heating engineers based in South Godstone, serving Oxted, Caterham and Edenbridge and the surrounding area.

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What is LPG?

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a mixture of hydrocarbons created from natural gas and oil extraction, as well as oil refining. It's a clear, colourless hydrocarbon gas that's been compressed into a liquid. LPG is commonly used as a fuel for heating, cooking, and vehicles.

How does an LPG boiler work?

LPG boilers work in much the same way as natural gas and oil boilers. They burn fuel to produce the energy needed to heat water. The hot water is then used to heat your radiators and supply your taps.

In addition, LPG boilers require the following systems to work correctly:

An LPG boiler
LPG storage tank
LPG supplier

Types of LPG Boilers

There are 3 main types of LPG boilers, these include:

Combination boilers
System boilers
Regular boilers

Our heating engineers are on hand to guide you through choosing the right boiler for you and your home. This will be based on the size of your home, the number of bathrooms and radiators you have and finally your hot water and heating needs. After taking these factors into consideration, we will be happy to recommend the right type of LPG boiler.

Benefits of LPG Boilers

Cheaper boiler

When compared to oil boilers, LPG boilers are slightly cheaper to buy. They are also a lot smaller in size and can be hung on the wall, similar to a gas boiler, allowing them to be placed anywhere in the home.

Cleaner fuel emissions

When compared to oil boilers, LPG is a cleaner source of energy, allowing you to lower your carbon footprint.

High efficiency

Many new LPG boilers can achieve an efficiency of 90% or greater, which implies that only 10p of every £1 spent on heating your home goes to waste.

(More: Advantages of LPG Boiler)

LPG tanks and fuel supply

The gas is stored on your property and piped into the house, and that part shapes the whole job.

Bulk tank or cylinders

Most LPG-heated homes use a bulk tank that the supplier fills by tanker. Low users can run on a pair of large cylinders with an automatic changeover valve, but cylinders don't suit heating a whole house.

Above-ground or underground tank

An above-ground tank sits on a level concrete base and is quicker and cheaper to put in. An underground tank keeps your garden clear, but the digging adds cost and time.

Where the tank can go

A tank must sit a set distance from your house, boundaries, drains and anything that could spark, usually around three metres for a typical home tank under the industry code of practice. It must also be in reach of the tanker's hose. The supplier's surveyor confirms the spot.

Fuel line, telemetry and ownership

A buried pipe runs from the tank to the house, with a regulator to lower the pressure. A telemetry gauge can send your fuel level to the supplier so they top you up before you run low. Most people lease the tank and buy gas from that supplier, so compare contracts before you sign.

What affects the cost

The main things that change the price of an LPG boiler installation are:

Swapping an existing LPG boiler, or switching from oil or electric heating
The type and size of boiler, and whether you need a hot water cylinder
Whether you need a new tank, above or below ground
The trench for the fuel line, and how far the tank is from the house
Moving the boiler or flue
Upgrades such as radiators, controls or a system flush

A straight swap of an old LPG boiler is usually the simplest job, and a first-time install with an underground tank the biggest. We look at your home before giving you a price.

Who fits your LPG boiler

Any engineer fitting an LPG boiler must be on the Gas Safe Register and hold LPG on their registration. You can check this on the back of their Gas Safe ID card. BCU Plumbing is Gas Safe registered and a Vaillant Approved installer.

LPG Qualified

In addition to this, we are LPG qualified and G3 Unvented qualified. So if you live in an area that is not connected to the mains gas supply, you can count on us. We are also highly experienced in installing a range of LPG boilers, so you can be assured you are in safe hands with us.

Quality Services

Our heating engineers install boilers to the highest standards. We also make sure all work is completed on time and we keep the area clean. Head over to our gallery page to browse through our previous installation work.

What customers say about our boiler installations

"Had a combi boiler fitted and the old stuff taken away. Friendly, professional, got the job done quickly and with little mess. Highly recommended." Suzanne, Google

LPG boiler questions

How often does an LPG boiler need servicing?

Once a year, by a Gas Safe registered engineer who holds LPG on their registration. It checks the boiler burns safely and efficiently, and most manufacturers need it to keep your warranty valid. Your supplier checks the tank separately.

Are LPG boilers expensive to run?

LPG usually costs more per unit of heat than mains gas, and can be close to or above oil depending on prices. A modern condensing boiler, good controls and a fair supply contract make the biggest difference to your bills.

Is LPG or oil better for a home off the gas grid?

LPG boilers are usually cheaper to buy, smaller and wall-hung, the fuel burns cleaner and the tank can go underground. Oil can be cheaper to run in some years, so it depends on your home and current fuel prices.

What does an LPG boiler installation involve?

We visit your home and agree the right boiler, and any tank work is arranged with your LPG supplier. On the day, the old boiler comes out, the new boiler, flue and pipework go in, and everything is gas-tested and commissioned. The installation is then registered with Building Control.

Ready to talk about an LPG boiler?

Whether you're replacing an old LPG boiler or moving off oil, we'll give you straight advice on the right boiler and what the job involves. We fit LPG boilers across east Surrey, including Redhill, and into Kent. Tell us about your home using the form below or the Get a Quote button.