Gas 6 min read5 May 2026
A large share of property around Lanark, Carluke, Law, Braidwood and the Clyde Valley villages has no mains gas connection. That means LPG, oil, electric heating — or increasingly, a heat pump.
Keeping LPG costs under control
LPG is expensive per kWh, so efficiency and system design matter far more than they do on mains gas. An oversized, badly balanced LPG system will cost hundreds a year more than a properly specified one in the same house.
- Size the boiler from a real heat loss calculation, not a rule of thumb
- Weather compensation controls to lower flow temperatures
- Full flush, magnetic filter and inhibitor
- Rebalance every radiator after installation
- Annual servicing to keep combustion efficiency at spec
When a heat pump makes sense out here
Off-grid ML8 and ML11 homes see the biggest running-cost improvement from a heat pump, because they are being compared against LPG or oil rather than mains gas. Insulation and radiator sizing still decide it, and a rural plot usually gives more freedom for siting the outdoor unit than a town-centre property.
Servicing and safety for LPG
LPG appliances need the same annual attention as mains gas — combustion checks, flue integrity, ventilation and a tightness test on the installation. We install, service and repair LPG systems across Lanark, Carluke and the surrounding villages with no travel surcharge on quoted work.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you work on LPG properties around Lanark?
Yes, we install, service and repair LPG appliances and pipework across ML11 and the surrounding villages.
Can a heat pump replace LPG in Carluke?
Often yes, particularly in better-insulated ML8 homes where LPG running costs are high. The heat loss survey confirms it first.
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