Plan a heating system around the home
First Time Central Heating
Discuss a central heating installation for a home that has not previously had one.
WHAT IT INVOLVES
Know what you’re asking for.
The starting point is your existing heating, room layout and hot-water arrangements. A proposed system needs a defined heat source, heat distribution and controls. Tell the provider about previous systems, even if they have been removed, so the brief is accurate.
What to discuss in the scope
- A proposed system scope following a property assessment.
- An agreed specification for equipment, installation and commissioning.
Before the visit
- Describe how each room and your hot water are currently heated.
- Share available plans and records of previous heating installations.
Worth knowing
A tailored quote must confirm suitability, connections and making good. Funding eligibility and any contribution need separate checks; free installation is not promised.
Further reading: Ofgem guidance including first-time central heating ↗. Guidance checked 17 October 2026.
Your questions, answered.
Does this mean a new gas boiler?
The heat source must be assessed for the property. Do not assume a particular fuel or appliance.
Is funding automatic?
No. Scheme definitions and eligibility require separate confirmation.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Ready to discuss your property?
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