Getting your household or property connected to natural gas, is not as difficult or complex a process as it may first sound; and at Copper, we can oversee and manage the facilitation of connecting your home to a greener energy source.
Did you know that it can cost as little as £15 to get connected to your local natural gas main line? And natural gas main lines run underneath most major roadways. It costs just £15 to install a line measuring 25m or less to your property, however, longer line routes will cost more. It is also worth noting that to install a natural gas line to your property, digging will need to take place outside of your home, and potentially across garden or driveway areas. At Copper, we ensure our contractors and engineers value the standards of their work, and your property will be restored to its pre-installation state after the natural gas line has been installed. Satisfaction guaranteed.
For many homeowners, switching to natural gas can be a relatively stress-free and easy process. Here is a step-by-step breakdown of the typical connecting procedure:
First things first, you need to check if a natural gas mainline is located nearby to your property (a mainline further away than 25m will begin to cost a considerable amount to connect to).
If a natural gas main line is located near to your property, next you need to request an appointment with the Copper team. We will liaise with our natural gas providers to draw up a quote for your bespoke connection process and the costs involved.
Before you can be connected to a natural gas main line, a Gas Safe registered engineer must facilitate any preparatory work that needs to take place inside your home. Copper can supply a number of our in-house friendly engineers to fulfil these requirements.
Once your Gas Safe registered engineer has completed all preparatory work at your property, finally, we can arrange your connection with the natural gas distribution company, who will then visit your property to fit your natural gas meter.
Converting your home from oil to gas can be a costly procedure, but for older properties in particular, it does have its benefits in the long run. The average cost of an oil to gas conversion can be approximately £2,500 to £3,000. However, as the Government have pledged to support properties in becoming more eco-friendly, there are a number of cash incentives and grant schemes that may assist your conversion. The support currently available could amount to a sum of £1,500, a large contribution of the overall costs, however the entire conversion is still a major financial decision for homeowners.
At Copper, we can support your case to convert your home’s central heating system from oil to gas, offering expert advice, guidance and facilitation of labour. The overall process is divided into two key stages: