In order to apply for a boiler scrappage scheme it is a pre-requisite that you have arranged for a boiler installation engineer to visit your home to give you a quote for installing a new boiler. An additional benefit of this is that the engineer can help to confirm that your boiler is G energy rated. If you are still not sure, use our boiler energy guide by selecting the manufacturer of your boiler from the drop down box on the left had side of this page and following the on page instructions.

Whenever employing tradesmen it is always recommended to receive more than one quote – if possible the ideal number of quotes is three. We will help you to find a trustworthy boiler installer by listing well known boiler installers in this section.

The company that we would recommend for a gas boiler installation is Npower.

Benefits of getting a quote from Npower are:

* Free no obligation quote
* If you qualify for the Npower and government scrappage schemes you will be set to save £800 straightaway off the cost of the boiler installation.
* You can get a free, extended warranty on your new boiler simply by having it fitted by Npower.
* All boiler supplied by Npower are A rated so you would stand to save £235 off your annual gas bill.
* Npower is one of the largest and most reputable boiler fitters in the country.
* Npower only employ fully qualified boiler engineers for the job.

Arrange a no obligation quote from Npower today.

Benefits of getting your new boiler installed by British Gas are:

* Free no obligation quote
* If you qualify for the British Gas and government scrappage schemes you will be set to save £800 straightaway off the cost of the boiler installation.
* British Gas also offer free radiator controls cover and Homecare 200 central heating insurance.
* British Gas only installs A rated boilers.
* British Gas is a large established boiler fitting company with a workforce of highly trained boiler engineers.

Get a boiler installation quote from British Gas

Having had your quotes, you will need to ensure that you have the following information to hand in order to claim your £400 boiler rebate from the Energy Savings Trust.

i) Your full name.
ii) The address of the property you wish to claim the voucher for.
iii) The make and name of the boiler being scrapped.
iv) The company name , address and contact details of the installer carrying out the work.
v) The type of replacement boiler to be installed e.g. gas, biomass.
vi) Confirmation that you have received a quote or visit from the installer to carry out the work.

Once you have this information please call the Energy Savings Trust advice line on 0800 512 012.

Remember if you have not had at least one quote for a new boiler installation, you will not be able to claim your £400 voucher from the government towards the cost of the installation.

PLEASE NOTE: The UK Government scrappage scheme budget has been exhausted due to an overwhelming response, but providers such as British Gas (see below) and NPower continue to offer their own similar incentives and discounts and as a result you can still make enormous savings when replacing your old boiler.