Rural homes need services town houses never think about: emptying a septic tank, testing a borehole, keeping an oil tank safe, sweeping chimneys, gritting a private track. Rural Home Services brings them together in one place, with plain-English guides that cite official sources, and a free form to find local suppliers.
Water and drainage
Septic tanks and treatment plants
Emptying, repairs, replacement and new treatment plants for off-mains drainage.
Drainage, ditches and soakaways
Drain unblocking, CCTV surveys, soakaways, field drains and ditch clearance.
Private water supplies and boreholes
Boreholes, springs and wells: drilling, pumps, storage, testing and repairs.
Water treatment and filtration
UV disinfection, filtration, softening and treatment after a water test.
Heating and fuel
Heating oil boilers and tanks
Boiler servicing and replacement, oil tank installation and bunding.
LPG tanks and boilers
LPG boilers, bulk tanks, bottled gas and appliance servicing.
Biomass boilers and wood burners
Stove fitting, flue lining, biomass boilers and HETAS-registered installers.
Chimney sweeping
Sweeping, CCTV flue inspections, bird guards and cowls.
Heat pumps
Air and ground source heat pumps, with grant-eligible MCS installers.
Power and connectivity
Solar panels and batteries
Roof and ground-mounted solar PV, home batteries and export tariffs.
Off-grid power and generators
Standby generators, battery backup and fully off-grid systems.
Rural and satellite broadband
Fixed wireless, 4G/5G, satellite, community fibre and installation.
Land, grounds and access
Fencing and gates
Stock, post-and-rail and deer fencing, field gates and entrance gates.
Tree surgery and hedge cutting
Felling, pruning, storm damage, stump grinding and hedge cutting.
Driveways and farm tracks
Track repairs, resurfacing, gravel, tarmac and drainage.
Garden and grounds maintenance
Grass cutting, paddock topping, hedges, clearance and weed control.
Gritting and snow clearing
Contract gritting, snow ploughing and salt bin supplies.
Building care and pests
Roofing, gutters and repairs
Slate, tile and thatch repairs, gutters, flashings and chimneys.
Damp and old stone buildings
Lime pointing and render, drainage fixes and damp surveys for old homes.
Pest control
Rats, mice, wasps, moles and proofing for homes and outbuildings.
How it works
We're upfront: we're an introduction service, not contractors, and suppliers may pay us for introductions. About us.
Why rural homes are different
- Off the gas grid. In Northern Ireland, 62.5% of households (nearly two-thirds) had oil central heating in 2021 (NISRA). In Wales 7.8% of homes used oil alone, and 35.3% in Ceredigion (ONS Census 2021). In very remote rural mainland Scotland the figure is about 35% (Rural Exchange).
- Private water. England alone had 34,859 private water supplies in 2024, serving about 849,800 people (DWI).
- Grants. The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 towards a heat pump in England and Wales (GOV.UK), and Home Energy Scotland adds a rural uplift (Home Energy Scotland). See heat pump grants.
Cost guides
- Heat pump and biomass grants for rural homes
- Septic tank and treatment plant costs
- Power cut compensation: what you're entitled to
- Rural broadband costs: the USO and Project Gigabit
- Private water supply costs and grants
Areas we cover
We cover the whole UK. Local pages explain the heating mix, the regulators and the towns in each area:
Frequently asked questions
What is Rural Home Services?
A free UK service for rural homes. Tell us what you need and where you are, and we look for up to 3 independent local suppliers who cover your area to contact you with quotes.
Does it cost anything?
No. It's free for homeowners and there's no obligation to accept any quote. Suppliers may pay us for introductions.
Which areas do you cover?
The whole of the UK: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including islands, although some remote areas have fewer suppliers.
Are you a contractor?
No. We don't carry out any work. Suppliers are independent businesses, and any contract is between you and the supplier you choose.