UK Gas FAQs

DO YOU QUALIFY FOR A FREE BOILER?

We have acquired a limited amount of free boilers to be fitted by the end of February.

These are available on a first come first served basis and are supplied via funding on EC03.

Check your eligibility below.

UK Gas FAQs

Eligbility

ECO3 qualifying benefits:

Social Housing properties with EPC ratings of E, F or G can qualify for ECO funding regardless of the resident’s benefits eligibility. The measures available however, are limited to insulation and first time central heating systems.

*Additional conditions are required to qualify for ECO grants. See details below.

 

ECO3 Qualifying Disability Benefits:

Department of Work and Pensions Benefits Ministry of Defence Benefits
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Personal Independence Payment
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Severe Disablement Allowance
  • Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits
  • War Pensions Mobility Supplement
  • Constant Attendance Allowance
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment

 

Additional Conditions for Child Benefit

To qualify for ECO grants using Child Benefit, your annual gross income from all sources before taxes must be below or equal to the following criteria:

Number of children* 1 2 3 4
Single claimant income* ≤ £18,500 ≤ £23,000 ≤ £27,500 ≤ £32,000
Couple combined income* ≤ £25,500 ≤ £30,000 ≤ £34,500 ≤ £39,000

*The children must be under 16 years old and living in the property. The age requirement can be increased to below 21 years of age if they are in approved education or training.

*Income is determined based on the preceding annual tax year which runs from the April to 5th April of the following year.

 

Additional Conditions for Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit

To qualify for ECO grants using Tax Credits, your annual gross income from all sources before taxes must be below the following criteria:

Number of children* 0 1 2 3 4
Single claimant income* < £13,200 < £17,400 < £21,600 < £25,800 < £30,000
Couple combined income* < £19,800 < £24,000 < £28,200 < £32,400 < £36,600

*The children must be under 16 years old and living in the property. The age requirement can be increased to below 21 years of age if they are in approved education or training.

*Income is determined based on the preceding annual tax year which runs from the April to 5th April of the following year.

 

Additional Conditions For Universal Credit

To qualify for ECO grants using Universal Credit, your monthly gross income from all sources before taxes must be below the following criteria:

Number of children* 0 1 2 3 4
Single claimant income* < £1,100 < £1,450 < £1,800 < £2,150 < £2,500
Couple combined income* < £1,650 < £2,000 < £2,350 < £2,700 < £3,050

*The children must be under 16 years old and living in the property. The age requirement can be increased to below 21 years of age if they are in approved education or training.

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Frequently asked questions.

How long does it take to fit my new boiler?

Our team of trusted installers will usually fit your new boiler within one day.

What boiler brands do you fit?

At UK Gas we work with multiple boiler manufacturers including; Worcester Bosch, Valliant, Ideal, Baxi and Glow Worm. We will work with you to get the right boiler for your home and budget.

Are all of your installers qualified to fit a new boiler and central heating system?

Every single UK Gas installer is Gas Safe registered and has had all of the correct training.

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