New Gas Regulations for Domestic Properties Commencing 1st October 2026

Important Notice with regard to Soundness/Tightness Testing on Domestic Gas Pipework, particularly when carrying out Gas Safety Certification in domestic dwellings.

As of 1st October 2026, there is a change in the way soundness/tightness testing is to be carried out. Although the process is the same, the criteria is now changed inasmuch as there is no 'permissible drop' on the gas pipework. The gas pipework installation must not have any pressure drop on the pipework/carcass installation; this is with all of the appliances isolated from the gas supply, turned off by means of the isolation valve. There is a permissible drop when the appliances are turned on, with this permissible drop being determined by the volume of gas within the system. This will vary from system to system and is calculated by the total amount of pipework and fittings within the system and meter volume to calculate the installation volume of gas in relation to the permitted pressure drop. This will inevitably result in a failure in some systems that were previously deemed safe or were within range. Why the change in criteria? We believe this new process found in IGEM/UP/1B Edition 4 is being implemented for the introduction of hydrogen into the natural gas system, effectively giving an 80% natural gas and 20% hydrogen mix (the introduction of hydrogen is not imminent).

The last time there was a quantum shift in gas supply was in the early 1970s with the transition from town gas to natural gas. The natural gas supply is not an unending supply, but it will be around for a good few decades, and one way of stretching that out is by mixing it with hydrogen. We do not doubt that there will be some difficult situations on occasion, but as registered gas engineers, we need to make our valued customers aware of the change.

David J. Hockley
Head Technical Gas Engineer
Thanet Heating Co Ltd

We are open as usual during lockdown!

As an essential service we want all existing and new customers to know that Thanet Heating remains open for business throughout the lockdown period currently imposed on us here in the UK.

At this time of year as the weather gets colder, individuals and businesses are prone to experiencing issues with both heating and water services. Please do not hestitate to contact us if you are in need of an engineer to visit your premises.

Please also do not put off boiler services that are due during this time or gas certification so that you can ensure the safety of everyone in your home or workplace.

We have implemented strict preventative procedures with our engineer team and our office staff to comply with government guidance on social distancing and increased hygiene measures.

We will be giving priority to call-outs from the elderly during this pandemic so please bare with us as we try to continue to serve all our customers in a timely and safe manner.

Call us on 01843 223458 or contact us via our website.

If you wish to see a list of our standard service charges please visit Our Charges page here.

Sad Announcement

It is with great sadness to announce that Mr Brian Browning has passed away and his funeral will be held on Friday 3rd of July 2020.

Brian worked for Thanet Heating since 1969, spanning 5 decades of service to our customers here in Kent. His knowledge and expertise along with his loyal company and unique sense of humour will be greatly missed by all his work colleagues here at Thanet Heating.

We send our sincerest condolences to his family and our thoughts are with them at this time.

I’ve known and worked on and off (more on) with Brian Browning since 1971. He ended up the soul of Thanet Heating over the years throughout its transformation.

Today was his funeral and he is already sadly missed by us all.

He will or can never be replaced.

Dave Hockley

Win a Unlimited Season Kids Membership Wristband for Dreamland!

It's the season for back to school blues!

Let us help cheer up your little one with a chance to win a fab prize in our latest competition!

We have a Ride Unlimited Season Membership Ticket to the wonderful local attraction, Dreamland, Margate for one little person out there!

To enter this competition follow the instructions below before midnight on 16th September 2016.

Enter our Competition

To enter our competition use the form below before midnight on 16th September 2016.

Win a Unlimited Season Kids Membership Wristband for Dreamland Margate

Terms & Conditions

Open to all UK Residents.
The prize consists of one Ride Unlimited Season Wristband for a child under 1.25m height.
Winner will be announced on Saturday 17th September.
Prize available to winner on 17th September and valid until end of current season 30 October 2016.
This competition is run and administered by Thanet Heating Co Ltd.
 

To Celebrate the Launch of our New Website Win a Bottle or Two on Us!

We are very pleased to finally launch our new website and to celebrate we would like to give away a £25 Marks and Spencers Gift card so one of you can enjoy a drink or two on us! 

Of course you can spend your voucher on whatever you wish with lots of great products to choose from at one of Britain's favourite stores. Check out their latest food and wine offers here www.marksandspencers.com

To enter our competition all you have to do is head over to twitter, follow us and retweet our competition to be in with a chance to win this prize.

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Retweet our competition here - Win £25 M&S Voucher with Thanet Heating

Terms & Conditions

You must be a UK resident over 18 to enter our competition
You must follow and retweet to be eligible to win.
Competition closes at midnight on 7th August.
Winner will be drawn and announced on Twitter week commencing 8th August.