Heating systems · Comparison
Gas or oil heating — which is better in Cork?
Short answer
If the gas network passes your house, gas is usually the more convenient choice — no tank, no deliveries and a smaller boiler. Oil is the norm off the network. Fuel prices move, so neither is always cheaper. If you are replacing either, it is worth pricing a heat pump too.
What changes the answer
- whether gas is available on your road
- the cost of a new gas connection
- condition and position of an existing oil tank
- whether you would consider a heat pump
What you can check yourself
- check gas availability with Gas Networks Ireland
- look at the age and condition of the oil tank and bund
What to do next
Ask us to price the options for your house — gas, oil or a heat pump.
This page gives general information only. Christy needs to see your system — in person or from your photos — before he can give you firm advice or a price.