Rural heating oil delivery helps homes and businesses that are not connected to the mains gas network. Many rural properties rely on heating oil for central heating and hot water, so planning deliveries in advance is important.
If your property is remote, down a narrow lane or difficult to access, it helps to give your supplier clear delivery instructions when you order.
Why Rural Homes Use Heating Oil
Heating oil is common in rural areas because many properties are outside the mains gas network.
It is often used by:
- Rural homes
- Farms
- Cottages
- Large detached properties
- Off-grid homes
- Older countryside properties
- Small rural businesses
The oil is stored in a tank at the property and delivered by tanker when you need a refill.
When Should I Order?
Do not wait until your tank is almost empty. Rural deliveries can be affected by weather, road access and busy seasonal periods.
Try to order when your tank reaches around a quarter full.
This gives you more time to:
- Arrange a suitable delivery date
- Avoid running out
- Prepare for bad weather
- Deal with access issues
- Reduce emergency delivery stress
What Can Affect Rural Deliveries?
Rural heating oil deliveries can sometimes be affected by:
- Narrow roads
- Steep driveways
- Mud, snow or ice
- Low branches
- Locked gates
- Limited turning space
- Poor tank access
- Long distances from the road to the tank
Tell your supplier about any access issues before the delivery is arranged.
How to Prepare for Delivery
Before your heating oil delivery:
- Check your tank level
- Make sure there is space in the tank
- Unlock gates
- Move vehicles if needed
- Clear the route to the tank
- Keep pets indoors
- Remove trip hazards
- Give clear directions if your property is hard to find
Should I Use Automatic Top Ups?
Automatic top ups can be useful for rural homes. They help reduce the risk of running out by planning deliveries before your tank gets too low.
Need Rural Heating Oil?
Barton Petroleum supplies heating oil to rural homes, farms and off-grid properties. Contact our team to arrange a delivery or discuss access requirements.