Rising energy bills and ageing heating systems have left many Scottish homeowners wondering if there is any accessible government help to replace oil boilers. If your boiler has seen better days, become inefficient or unreliable, or simply become too expensive to run, you aren’t alone. Fortunately, some government-backed programmes aid with the cost of a new boiler, and in some cases, the replacement can be completely free! Understanding what’s available and who qualifies is the key to knowing whether you could benefit. Are There Grants Available for New Boilers in Scotland? Yes, grants are on offer for new boilers in Scotland, [...]

Many people overlook the logistical side of things when it comes to selling a property in Scotland. Buyers have started to become more and more cautious when it comes to purchasing a house, solicitors are meticulous when it comes to the finer details, and paperwork plays an instrumental role in making sure a sale is smooth from beginning to end. A document that is a common source of confusion is the boiler installation certificate. Often, homeowners fall into the trap of realising that this certificate is missing once the wheels of the sale are firmly in motion. Some assume that it [...]

UK Gas Boiler Ban 2035 Scrapped: What You Need To Know The UK government has recently scrapped the 2035 ban on gas boilers in new housebuilding standards, reversing previous plans set by the Conservative government.  Originally, the plan was to phase out gas heating by banning the sale of new gas boilers after 2035, similar to the oil boiler ban.  This would require homeowners to turn to heat pumps or other environmentally friendly heating solutions.  There will now be no requirement to replace existing gas boilers with environmentally friendly alternatives, and people will not have to remove gas boilers from [...]

Mythbusting Oil Boiler Bans You might be worried about the recent outright oil boiler ban that might require a gradual shift from your current setup. A lot of the proposed changes are more about phasing out older, less efficient models and promoting cleaner, more sustainable alternatives like air source heat pumps or biomass boilers.  These changes aim to reduce carbon emissions, but there's still plenty of time alongside support from various financial schemes. The government's target date for an oil boiler ban in existing properties has now changed to the year 2035. If you're concerned about your oil-fired boiler, just [...]

Air Conditioning Installation Staying comfortable in the humid summer heat requires an air conditioning unit that's not only effective but also tailored to your home's specific requirements. At McRoberts, we’re excited to announce that we are currently in training to offer professional installation services. But we live in Scotland, do we really need air conditioning? We asked ourselves the very same thing and after some research we think the benefits of AirCon are pretty striking, even if we have just had one of the wettest summers on record. Reason to Get a Home Air Conditioning We think of air conditioners as [...]