Switching to British Gas in Ealing, London
The British Gas energy supply for Londoners
Last update: March 2021
Ealing holds 193268 inhabitants, for a total of 65744 households. Beyond that it is part of one of the largest London in the UK, a historical stronghold for British Gas. On this page you will find a guide to switch from whatever supplier to British Gas in your lovely home of Ealing.
British Gas have a wide range of energy tariffs available to their customers, both new and old, so you'll be sure to find something for your particular energy requirements. So, if you want to become one of their many customers across the UK (13 million, to be exact), then you can ring up their line for new customers on 0333 202 9505 and they can advise you on the best of their plans for you.
However, if you decide the largest energy supplier in the UK isn't for you and you want to chat through alternative options, then give us a ring on 0330 054 0018 and you can chat to one of our experts who'll guide you. We'll make sure your new home in Ealing gets fuelled up quickly and smoothly.
How to setup your British Gas contract in Ealing, London?
After moving to Ealing, there are some steps you must follow to start powering up your new home! Whether you have been a resident of Ealing for a while now, or are a new resident of Ealing, follow these steps to get you set up.
- When you leave your previous residence, don't forget to take a meter reading, write it on a note and keep it somewhere safe. This is to ensure that you don't get charged for the energy you don't use, and your previous supplier might require this information at some point.
- Now, you need to do the same in your new house in Ealing! Find the meter in the property, and write down the reading. Again, this is to make sure you are not overcharged for gas and electricity that you didn't use. You might not ever need to provide this information, but it's important to have it to hand just in case you want to query an energy bill.
- It's likely that you will onboard the contract of the previous residents of the property. You can keep it until you decide to switch energy suppliers. If the previous inhabitants didn't write down the meter reading, don't fear! You can visit the to find out who supplies energy to your new property.
- Now you are ready to call us and find the cheapest gas and electricity supplier and switch.
We told you it was easy! Now that you have all the information you'll need to provide to our experts, you can ring us up and we can start the switching process. Switching your energy provider is easier than it sounds, so don't be put off! Switch Plan makes it easy. Just give us a ring on 0330 054 0018 and we will carry out a free price comparison service based on current tariffs on the market and your personal energy needs.
How expensive are British Gas' plans for the 65744 households across Ealing?
Online reviews show that many customers have switched away from British Gas due to the high cost of their tariffs. Despite being the largest supplier in the country, British Gas do not actually provide very affordable energy plans, either in $region or on a national level. Many customers move away from British Gas and towards smaller suppliers, such as Bulb, for more competitive rates.
How can I get in touch with British Gas in Ealing?
Switch Plan is always available to help residents of Ealing switch their plan to British Gas. Nevertheless, you can also contact British Gas directly.
| Type of Enquiry | Number to contact |
|---|---|
| General Enquiries General enquiries surrounding your bill. |
0333 202 9802 Open from 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday. |
| Top up plans General Enquiries surrounding PAYG tariffs. |
0330 100 0303 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday. |
| Complaints General complaints service. |
0333 202 9532 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday Or send an email to: customercomplaints@britishgas.co.uk |
| Complaints Pay As You Go Complaints specifically related to Pay As You Go tariffs. |
0333 202 9433 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday |
| British Gas Home Services complaints Complaints for British Gas home services. |
0333 200 8899 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| British Gas HomeCare Enquiries surrounding your British Gas HomeCare plan, such as emergency or repair cover. |
020 3936 0059 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Urgent breakdown | 0333 200 8899 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Less urgent one-off repairs | 0333 202 9799 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday |
| British Gas boilers General enquiries surrounding British Gas boilers |
0333 202 9450 Monday to Friday from 8am-8pm or Saturday from 8am-6pm |
| New home set up Switching to British Gas in your new property |
0333 202 9802 |
| New customer Switching to British Gas as a new customer |
0333 202 9505 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturdays |
| Business energy - New customer For British Gas business energy quotes |
0333 414 5739 |
| Business energy - General enquiries General enquiries about British Gas business energy |
0333 331 0576 Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm or Saturday from 9am-1pm |
British Gas prices, dual fuel rates & tariffs in Ealing
Keep reading to find up-to-date British Gas tariffs in Ealing.
While some households still prefer to keep their gas and electricity bills separate, dual fuel is becoming more and more popular. However, British Gas declare that dual fuel is the cheapest and most convenient option.
How can I get in touch with British Gas in Ealing?
If you need to contact British Gas for any query, it is actually quite easy. If you are an existing customer of British Gas, then you should ring 0333 202 9802 . British Gas also has an app where you can submit meter readings, book a utility service, pay your bills, etc.
However, if you would like to explore your options when it comes to choosing an energy supplier, feel free to give us a call! You can ring us at 0330 054 0018
Enquiries that you may have regarding your existing account, such as querying a bill or changing the way you pay your bills.
Open from 8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday, 10am to 4pm on Sunday.
For all queries related to Pay As You Go billing: topping up, changing from pay as you go to direct debit and using emergency credit.
8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday.
If you have a complaint that you would like resolved or acknowledged by British Gas.
8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday
Or send an email to: customercomplaints@britishgas.co.uk
Complaints specifically related to Pay As You Go tariffs.
8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday
Complaints number and address that are separate from the complaints service for gas and electricity customers
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Cover for any breakdowns or repairs needed for your boiler and central heating system, as well as annual servicing and even electrical appliance repairs.
24 hours a day, seven days a week
24 hours a day, seven days a week
8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturday
Buying, installing or replacing a British Gas boiler
Monday to Friday from 8am-8pm or Saturday from 8am-6pm
Number to call to help you set up your new home if you want to continue to receive your energy from British Gas
If you're not a British Gas customer but you want to find out more about their energy tariffs
8am to 8pm during the week, 8am to 6pm on Saturdays
To get a quote to potentially switch your business energy to British Gas
If you currently use British Gas Business to supply energy to your company premises and you want to speak to someone about your business energy account
Monday to Friday from 8am-6pm or Saturday from 9am-1pm
How is British Gas’ customer service?
It seems that British gas has mixed reviews when it comes to customer service. At Switch Plan, we recommend looking at Citizens Advice for any supplier reviews. Another handy tool is Trustpilot and according to them, here is what British Gas’s customers say about them: Out of 47,609 reviews left by customers: * 22,435 (47%) were rated “Excellent” * 7,387 (16%) were rated “Great” * 3,775 (8%) were rated “Average” * 2,666 (6%) were rated “Poor” * 11,346 (24%) were rated “Bad”.
Also, British Gas has a loyal customer base: According to an independent survey, 14 percent of their customers have been with British Gas for over 20 years. Fortunately there is loads of information about British Gas. For more information about what British Gas’ customers think about them, check out our article that provides you with all the information that you might need: British Gas Reviews.
Gas plans
| Name of the Plan | Tariff value | Unit Price (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (direct debit)
price/kWh |
Unit Price (cash payment)
price/kWh |
Standing Charge (cash payment)
price/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Energy Secure | 24 months fixed | 3.358 p |
23.431 p |
3.541 p |
27.85 p |
| Energy with Boiler Cover | 18 months fixed | 3.358 p |
23.47 p |
3.541 p |
27.889 p |
| Green Future | 24 months fixed | 3.358 p |
28.127 p |
3.541 p |
32.546 p |
| Electric Drivers Energy Plan | 18 months fixed | 3.609 p |
23.6 p |
3.801 p |
27.937 p |
| Standard Variable | Variable | 3.609 p |
23.6 p |
3.801 p |
27.937 p |
| Safeguard PAYG | Variable | 3.392 p |
34.610 p |
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Do I ever need to reach my Distribution network operator?
Local county DNOs (Distribution Network Operators) are available to Londoners should they experience an emergency, a powercut, or any other urgent matter.
What's the average price per kwh in Ealing?
According to the most recent data, £9.93 is what a resident of Ealing pays on average for a kWh in Ealing. Relative to the UK national average, this is -6.67% less.