Free Boiler Grants London

Eligibility for a free boiler depends on receiving specific benefits, such as Universal Credit, Income Support, or Pension Credit. Other requirements include being a homeowner (or private tenant with landlord consent), having a gas boiler that is 10 years or older, and having a broken or inefficient boiler that is the main source of heating.

Benefit eligibility

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Universal Credit
• Pension Credit Guarantee or Savings
• Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit
• Housing Benefit
• Other benefits such as PIP or Attendance Allowance may also qualify

Property and boiler requirements

• Property ownership: You must be a homeowner or a private tenant with your landlord’s consent.
• Boiler age: Your current gas boiler must be 10 years or older to qualify for a grant.
• Property type: The property should not be a detached home (with some exceptions such as bungalows).
• Heating system: Your current boiler must be the main source of heating.
• Boiler condition: The boiler must be broken or inefficient — some schemes require it to be completely non-functional.

How to apply

You can check your eligibility for free boiler grants by using the government’s online eligibility checker or applying through an approved installer. The installer will usually submit the application on your behalf.

The “British Gas free boiler scheme” is part of government-funded initiatives such as the ECO4 scheme, which help households receive free or partially funded new boiler installations to improve energy efficiency.

• Government-led: The scheme is run by the UK government and supported by energy companies like British Gas.
• Eligibility: You must meet specific criteria — for example, receiving qualifying benefits such as Pension Credit, Child Benefit, Income Support, or Universal Credit.
• Boiler condition: Your existing boiler should be old or inefficient (usually 10–20 years old).
• Installation partners: British Gas does not carry out installations directly. Approved third-party installers perform the work under the government’s ECO4 framework.

How to apply

Check your eligibility online via the ECO4 scheme or through British Gas partner installers. You can also contact your regional energy advice service for more information:

• England: Government Energy Advice – 0800 098 7950
• Scotland: Home Energy Scotland – 0808 808 2282
• Wales: Nest Scheme – 0808 808 2244
• Northern Ireland: NI Energy Advice – 0800 111 4455

The cheapest way to get a new boiler is to first check whether you qualify for government-funded schemes such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme or the ECO4 grant.

Explore grants and schemes

• Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Offers grants for replacing fossil-fuel systems with heat pumps or biomass boilers.
• ECO4 Scheme: Provides free or subsidised boiler replacements and insulation for low-income households.
• Scotland: Offers grants and interest-free loans for energy-efficiency upgrades.

Other cost-saving options

• Compare quotes from multiple local installers.
• Choose efficient combi boiler models from reputable brands like Baxi or Alpha.
• Look for interest-free finance or payment plans.
• Only pay once work is completed — avoid large upfront costs.

Step-by-step process

1. Confirm you’re eligible — your installer can help verify this.
2. Contact suitable MCS-certified installers to get quotes for the work.
3. Agree on a quote with your chosen installer.
4. The installer applies on your behalf via the Ofgem website.
5. The value of the grant is deducted from your total installation cost.

Once approved, the installation of your new, energy-efficient boiler will be scheduled at your convenience.