Many homeowners start their search with well-known boiler cover providers like British Gas, HomeServe or Domestic & General — but increasingly, people are looking for a smarter, more transparent alternative.

This page helps you compare national boiler cover brands with a trusted local option, so you can decide what works best for your home, budget and expectations.

Why homeowners look for boiler cover alternatives

• Rising monthly costs and annual price increases
• High excess charges on repairs
• Long wait times for appointments
• Different engineers on every visit
• Limited control over who enters your home

Many national providers rely on large subcontractor networks, meaning the engineer attending your property may change from visit to visit. For some homeowners, that lack of continuity is a deal-breaker.

Local boiler cover vs national providers

A local boiler cover provider offers a different approach. Instead of call centres and rotating contractors, you deal directly with engineers who work in your area every day.

Embassy Gas provides boiler breakdown cover across Surrey and Hampshire, offering faster response times, clearer communication and consistent service — without locking you into a national call-centre system.

Compare popular boiler cover providers

If you’re currently researching or comparing providers, you may find these detailed comparisons helpful:

• British Gas HomeCare alternative
• HomeServe boiler cover alternative
• Domestic & General boiler cover alternative
• Corgi HomePlan alternative