LPG Tank Installation Options

Our grid offers the right storage solution for you

We like to give our customers choice

After all, no two homes are the same

We like to simplify your energy storage options. On our grid, you can easily bury your tank out of sight. Or you can pick an above ground tank or gas bottle option.

As the UK’s leading LPG supplier, we’re experts in knowing which storage option would best suit you.

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A family walking out of their house into their back garden — Our horizontal underground tank is hidden below ground with a discrete green cover

Out of sight, out of mind

We make LPG tank installation simple with our turnkey solution

Passionate about keeping your view unspoilt and maximising your garden space? Our underground tank options could be the perfect pick.

All of our LPG tanks are installed with our complimentary Auto-ordering technology that monitors your gas usage and automatically schedules your gas when you're running low.** So you can enjoy your beautiful views and not have to worry about ordering your energy. We also offer an end-to-end turnkey solution which means we manage the complete installation of your tank.

Which underground tank is right for me?

One of our two underground options is a horizontal tank that is discretely hidden beneath a green cover. We also offer a vertical underground tank that we aim to install in one day. We'll have a chat with you about your home and garden to see which solution best suits you. The whole LPG installation will be undertaken by our expert team so you won't have to lift a finger.

Tell me more about the horizontal underground tank

When one of our energy specialists visits your home, they’ll check to see if your garden is best suited to an underground tank.

Can I have an underground tank?

The turret of your tank must be at least 3m away from buildings, boundaries and fixed sources of ignition. The excavation must also be 2m away from any buildings.
Your tank cannot be sited directly underneath electrical power cables, and no services can pass through the excavation, including water pipes.
We recommend using the excavated material, with any sharp stones removed, as backfill once your underground tank has been sited.
Your tank must be accessible for deliveries – this requires a minimum access road and gateway width of 2.75m, safe access for our driver to get from his vehicle to the tank and direct line of sight for the driver to be able to see his vehicle whilst he is standing at the tank.
Once your LPG tank has been installed; the land above the tank may be turfed, shingled, etc; although no continuous concrete or tarmac covering can be used. The area immediately around your tank should remain clear of debris, overgrown vegetation and fixed sources of ignition such as barbecues.
Your underground LPG tank requires a trench of a minimum depth of 600mm and minimum width 200mm for the underground pipework to be installed. Any cables or other services must be separated by 250mm from the LPG pipework.

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Here's some information about our vertical underground tank

Our team will have a chat with you to see whether the vertical underground tank is the best solution for your garden.

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Can I have a vertical underground tank?

We’ll do the complete install for you - from excavating the hole to moleing your underground pipework, and we’ll use a truck-mounted auger where possible. We always aim to complete the installation within one day.
A minimum unobstructed work area of 13.5 meters by 7 meters is required. We’ll assess the area during the site survey to ensure it’s suitable.
There’s two tank sizes available, 1650 litres and 2250 litres. The turret for each of these tanks must be at least 3m away from buildings, boundaries and fixed sources of ignition.
Your tank cannot be sited directly underneath electrical power cables, and no services can pass through the excavation, including water pipes.
We’ll use waste bags to store the excavated material. Some of the soil will be used to backfill the tank, and the rest will be removed from your property usually on the same day as install.
Your tank must be accessible for deliveries – this requires a minimum access road and gateway width of 2.75m, safe access for our driver to get from his vehicle to the tank and direct line of sight for the driver to be able to see his vehicle whilst he is standing at the tank.
Once your LPG tank has been installed; all you’ll see is a 500mm diameter lid lying 100mm up on the ground. The land above the tank may be turfed, shingled, etc; although no continuous concrete or tarmac covering can be used. The area immediately around your tank should remain clear of debris, overgrown vegetation and fixed sources of ignition such as barbecues.
The vertical underground tank is currently only available to customers within certain areas of the UK. Please contact us to find out if you’re eligible.

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* Subject to site survey

** Terms & Conditions of Calor's 'Auto-ordering Technology'

A telemetry unit will need to be installed by Calor, for the purpose of enabling Calor to remotely measure the quantity of LPG contained within the bulk tank(s) and schedule deliveries accordingly.
Subject to the telemetry unit being able to receive signal.
Direct-debit payment plan required.

What is telemetry?

Our smart telemetry system monitors the levels of gas left in your bulk tank(s) and automatically tells us when a top-up is needed.

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LPG Tank Installation Options

Our grid offers the right storage solution for you

We like to give our customers choice

Out of sight, out of mind

Which underground tank is right for me?

Tell me more about the horizontal underground tank

Can I have an underground tank?

Here's some information about our vertical underground tank

Can I have a vertical underground tank?

* Subject to site survey

** Terms & Conditions of Calor's 'Auto-ordering Technology'

What is telemetry?

Switch to Calor LPG or Futuria Liquid Gas

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