Grant and Worcester Oil Boiler Specialists
HomeGuard Heating Solutions provides oil boiler, heating and tank services for homes and properties across South East Cornwall and surrounding areas. Oil heating remains an important choice for many rural and off-grid properties without mains gas. Whether you need a new oil boiler, a routine service, an urgent repair or a replacement oil tank, we provide practical advice and a solution suited to your property.
We install oil boilers from leading manufacturers, including Grant and Worcester Bosch, and service and repair oil boilers from all manufacturers.
Taking care of your Oil Boiler
Whether you need a routine service, or you have an emergency, we are here to take care of your boiler and system.
Regular oil boiler servicing can help maintain reliable performance, improve safe operation and identify developing faults before they cause a breakdown. We service and repair oil boilers from all manufacturers. A routine oil boiler service will include any of the following:
We will investigate the problem and explain the available repair options. Not every fault requires a new boiler; we will consider its age, condition, repair cost and parts availability before recommending repair or replacement.
Contact us if you have any of these issues with your boiler:
Homeguard Heating Solutions
HomeGuard provides a 24/7 emergency oil heating repair service, subject to engineer availability. Save our number in your phone for urgent assistance any time of day.
Contact usAt HomeGuard, we specialise in the installation and replacement of plastic bunded oil tanks for properties across South East Cornwall and surrounding areas. We undertake every stage of an oil tank installation, from assessing the site and preparing the tank position to completing the necessary pipework and connecting the tank to your heating system.
Our oil tank services include:
Oil tanks do not normally require routine servicing once correctly installed. However, older tanks should be monitored for visible damage, deterioration, leaks or signs that replacement may be required. Contact us to arrange an assessment if you are concerned about your existing oil tank or are planning a new installation.
Specialist Training
We install oil boilers from Grant and Worcester Bosch and can help you select a suitable model for your property and heating requirements. As a Grant G1 installer, HomeGuard can provide access to extended manufacturer warranties of up to ten years on qualifying Grant oil boiler installations. The precise warranty period will depend on the boiler model and Grant’s current terms. We will confirm the applicable warranty before work begins and complete the necessary registration following installation.
Cornwall based company
Based in Polperro, HomeGuard serves homes, businesses and rural properties across South East Cornwall and surrounding villages and rural communities, including:
Whether you require oil boiler servicing, a 24/7 emergency repair, a new boiler or a replacement oil tank, HomeGuard Heating Solutions can provide straightforward advice and a clear quotation.
Professional Advice for Oil Heating Systems
Sometimes people prefer to do some research before contacting an engineer. Below are some of our most frequestly asked questions and answers. If you can't find what you are looking for here, or if you decide you need help, please get in touch for reassurance and professional advice.
There can be several causes, including a loss of oil supply, a blocked filter or nozzle, ignition problems, a faulty component or an issue elsewhere in the heating system. If your boiler repeatedly locks out, displays a fault code or will not restart normally, contact HomeGuard so the problem can be diagnosed safely.
Yes. We provide oil boiler repairs and fault diagnosis for all manufacturers. We will investigate the problem and advise whether repair or replacement is the most practical option.
Warning signs can include unusual noises, unreliable heating or hot water, frequent boiler lockouts, loss of pressure, increased fuel use, visible soot or smoke, or a boiler that keeps switching itself off. If the system is behaving differently from normal, it is worth having it checked before a minor fault develops into a breakdown.
Your oil boiler should normally be serviced once every 12 months, even if it appears to be working correctly. Annual servicing helps keep the boiler operating safely and efficiently and can help prolong its working life.
You should contact an engineer sooner if the boiler repeatedly loses pressure, regularly goes into lockout, displays a fault or warning indicator, or needs frequent resetting. Persistent lockout can indicate an underlying fault, and manufacturers advise against repeatedly trying to restart the boiler.
If you are unsure when your boiler was last serviced, HomeGuard can inspect and service the system and advise on any maintenance or repairs required.
An oil boiler service can include combustion chamber cleaning, new nozzles and filters, system health checks, heating controls checks, combustion analysis and checks to confirm safe operation.
Well-maintained oil boilers will typically last around 10–15 years, and some can continue operating for longer. How long it lasts will depend on factors such as the boiler itself, how heavily it is used and how well it has been maintained.
Annual servicing is important for getting the best lifespan from an oil boiler. It allows worn or consumable parts to be replaced, the boiler and burner to be cleaned and developing problems to be identified before they lead to more serious faults.
Neglecting maintenance undoubtedly shortens its working life and increase the likelihood of inefficient operation, faults and unexpected breakdowns.
If your oil boiler is approaching 10–15 years old and becoming unreliable or increasingly expensive to repair, HomeGuard can assess its condition and advise whether servicing, repair or replacement is the most practical option.
If you notice a strong smell of heating oil, visible leakage or signs of damage around the boiler, oil line or tank, avoid attempting a repair yourself. Turn off the system if it is safe to do so and contact HomeGuard for advice and inspection. Oil leaks should be dealt with promptly to prevent further damage or contamination.
Yes. HomeGuard installs new and replacement oil boilers, including oil combi boilers and complete oil central heating systems with radiators, pipework and controls.
We install oil boilers from Grant and Worcester Bosch. We also service and repair oil boilers from all manufacturers.
Yes. HomeGuard provides 24/7 emergency oil heating repairs, subject to engineer availability. Please call us directly if your boiler has broken down.
We install and replace plastic bunded oil tanks.
Yes. We can undertake every stage, including the site assessment, tank base or supports, trenching, supply pipework, installation and connection to the heating system. We can also remove and responsibly dispose of the existing tank as part of an oil tank replacement.
An oil tank does not normally require routine servicing like a boiler. Its condition should still be monitored for visible damage, deterioration or leaks, particularly as it becomes older.
