Heating options for off-grid Chew Valley villages
Several Chew Valley and Mendip villages have no mains gas at all, and in others it stops partway along the lane. That single fact shapes every heating decision the household makes.
The realistic choices
Oil remains the default for properties with room for a compliant tank: good output, well-understood servicing, and bulk purchasing that lets you buy when prices dip. LPG suits smaller properties where tank siting is tight, at a higher unit cost. Direct electric is only sensible in very small, very well-insulated dwellings. We'll give you the comparison for your actual property rather than a generic table.
What decides it on site
- Space for a compliant tank with correct separation distances
- Access for a delivery tanker along the lane and onto the property
- Insulation standard, which changes the running-cost picture materially
- Whether mains gas exists nearby and what a connection would cost
Frequently asked
- Is it worth connecting to mains gas?
- Sometimes, if the main is close. Get a quote from the network operator before ruling it out — we'll tell you when it's worth asking.
- Which is cheaper, oil or LPG?
- Oil is generally cheaper per unit of heat. LPG wins on siting flexibility and smaller storage.
- Do you service both?
- Yes — OFTEC registered for oil and Gas Safe registered for LPG appliances.
Compare on your property
Fuel comparisons only mean something once tank siting, access and insulation are known. That's a site visit, not a spreadsheet.
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