AAC Gas provide specialist commercial and industrial oil services across Preston and Lancashire. OFTEC registered and based in Higher Walton, Preston, our engineers service, repair, and maintain oil-fired heating systems, oil boilers, oil burners, and oil storage tanks for businesses across Preston, the Ribble Valley, the Fylde Coast, and the wider Lancashire region.
While the majority of Preston's commercial and industrial sector is connected to mains gas, a significant number of businesses across Lancashire rely on oil-fired heating — particularly in rural areas of the Ribble Valley, Garstang, Longridge, and the Fylde Coast where gas infrastructure has not been extended, in older commercial and agricultural premises, and in specialist applications where oil-fired systems provide reliable high-output heating where gas is unavailable or impractical.
As Preston's OFTEC registered specialist commercial oil engineers, AAC Gas bring the same depth of expertise to oil systems that we bring to gas — and as a local company, we respond fast when our clients need us. Call 01772 382971 — 24/7 emergency oil heating response available across Preston and Lancashire.

We service and maintain commercial and industrial oil boilers across Preston and Lancashire — covering all major manufacturers including Hamworthy, Potterton Commercial, Grant Commercial, Firebird Commercial, Worcester Bosch Commercial, Riello, Warmflow Commercial, and all leading oil boiler brands.Every service includes full oil burner inspection and strip, combustion analysis and flue gas testing, heat exchanger inspection, fuel pump and filter checks, oil line integrity testing, controls and safety device testing, and a full written service report with OFTEC documentation issued on completion. Planned preventative maintenance contracts available for Preston and Lancashire businesses requiring year-round oil boiler coverage.
The oil burner is the component most likely to cause breakdowns and efficiency losses in any oil-fired heating system. We service and repair all types of commercial and industrial oil burners across Preston and Lancashire — including pressure jet burners, rotary cup burners, and vaporising burners — covering all major manufacturers.Full burner services include nozzle replacement, electrode inspection and adjustment, photocell cleaning and testing, combustion head inspection, fuel pump pressure testing, and full combustion analysis with CO and CO2 measurement. Combustion tuning reduces fuel consumption, lowers running costs, and ensures safe, efficient operation — particularly valuable for energy-intensive operations across Preston's industrial and agricultural sector.
When a commercial oil boiler fails at a rural Lancashire business, a Preston care home, or an off-gas-grid commercial property anywhere across the region, fast response is essential. Our engineers respond quickly to oil boiler breakdowns across Preston and Lancashire — carrying diagnostic equipment and commonly required parts to maximise the chance of a first-visit repair. We cover all major oil boiler brands and all system configurations.
We supply and install commercial and industrial oil storage tanks across Preston and Lancashire — including single-skin steel tanks, bunded steel tanks, and bunded plastic tanks in capacities from 1,000 litres upwards to large-scale industrial installations.All installations are carried out to current OFTEC and Oil Storage Regulations standards — with correct secondary containment, overfill protection, correct siting relative to boundaries and drainage, and full commissioning documentation. We also carry out oil tank replacements where existing tanks are reaching end of life, failing structurally, or no longer compliant with current regulations.Lancashire's rural sector — across the Ribble Valley, the Fylde Coast, and the agricultural belt stretching from Garstang and Longridge northward towards Lancaster — has a high concentration of commercial premises, farms, and agricultural operations with oil storage and heating systems requiring OFTEC compliant installation and maintenance.
Current Oil Storage Regulations require commercial premises storing above certain thresholds to use bunded tanks or provide secondary containment. Many older commercial and agricultural properties across rural Lancashire — particularly farms, equestrian facilities, rural care homes, and country estate properties — still operate single-skin tanks that no longer meet regulatory requirements.We assess existing oil storage installations across Preston and Lancashire, advise on compliance obligations, and carry out bunded tank upgrades and secondary containment installations to bring sites into full regulatory compliance — avoiding enforcement action and protecting against costly oil spill incidents and environmental liability.
When oil-fired systems across Preston and Lancashire are being converted to gas, replaced with alternative fuel systems, or decommissioned as part of a site development, oil tanks must be safely cleaned, made inert, and removed in compliance with current waste regulations. We carry out commercial and industrial oil tank decommissioning across Preston and Lancashire — including tank cleaning, degassing, cutting and removal, and appropriate waste disposal documentation.
We maintain and repair oil pipework, oil pumps, fuel filters, de-aerators, and associated fuel supply equipment across Preston and Lancashire commercial and industrial sites. Oil pipework deterioration, pump wear, and blocked or saturated filters are among the most common causes of oil boiler breakdown and efficiency loss. Regular inspection and maintenance of the complete fuel supply system is an essential part of any commercial oil maintenance programme.
We carry out full commercial and industrial oil system inspections across Preston and Lancashire — covering oil storage, pipework, burners, boilers, and associated equipment. Commonly required for commercial property acquisitions, lease renewals, farm tenancy agreements, insurance renewals, and proactive maintenance strategies. Full written compliance report and OFTEC documentation provided on completion.
The most cost-effective approach to managing commercial oil heating plant is through a planned preventative maintenance programme. AAC Gas offer tailored PPM contracts for Preston and Lancashire businesses operating oil-fired systems — scheduling regular servicing, combustion analysis, filter changes, and system checks to prevent breakdowns, extend equipment life, and maintain full OFTEC compliance throughout the year.
Commercial oil heating emergencies require an OFTEC registered engineer with genuine commercial oil experience. Our engineers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency commercial and industrial oil call-outs across Preston and Lancashire. Call 01772 382971 at any time — as a Preston-based company we respond fast across the entire region.

Our engineers carry extensive experience across all major commercial and industrial oil heating equipment:
Oil Boilers: Hamworthy, Potterton Commercial, Grant Commercial, Firebird Commercial, Worcester Bosch Commercial, Riello, Warmflow Commercial, Mistral, Flexiheat
Oil Burners: Riello, Weishaupt, Nu-Way, Cuenod, Ecoflam, Bentone, Elco, Wayne Combustion, Dunphy
Oil Tanks: Harlequin, Atlantis, Tuffa, Carbery, Kingspan, Balmoral, DesoIf your equipment isn't listed, call us — our engineers cover all commercial and industrial oil equipment across Preston and Lancashire.
Agricultural and Rural Commercial Lancashire's agricultural sector — farms, equestrian facilities, rural estates, and agricultural businesses across the Ribble Valley, Garstang corridor, Longridge, and the wider rural Lancashire area — represents one of the highest concentrations of commercial oil users in the region. Many operate large-scale oil storage and high-output oil-fired heating systems requiring OFTEC registered engineers with genuine commercial oil experience.
Rural Care Homes and Healthcare Care homes and healthcare facilities in rural Lancashire locations where gas infrastructure is not available rely on oil-fired boiler plant for heating and hot water. Our DBS checked engineers service and maintain oil heating systems in care environments with minimum disruption to residents.
Rural Hotels and Hospitality Country house hotels, rural hospitality venues, and leisure facilities across the Ribble Valley, Forest of Bowland, and Fylde Coast operating oil-fired boiler plant where mains gas is not available.
Schools and Education Rural and semi-rural schools across Lancashire operating oil-fired heating where conversion to gas has not been undertaken or where gas infrastructure has not reached the site.
Offices and Commercial Buildings Older commercial buildings and business premises across Preston and Lancashire operating original oil-fired plant where conversion costs have not been justified or where oil provides backup heating capacity alongside gas systems.
Agricultural and Equestrian Facilities Commercial equestrian facilities, livery yards, and agricultural operations across Lancashire with oil-fired space heating, water heating, and agricultural process heating requirements.

We provide commercial and industrial oil services across Preston and all surrounding Lancashire areas including the Ribble Valley, Longridge, Garstang, Clitheroe, Whalley, Chipping, Forest of Bowland, Fylde Coast, Lytham St Annes, Blackpool, Fleetwood, Lancaster, Morecambe, Chorley, Leyland, Blackburn, Darwen, Burnley, and all rural and semi-rural commercial locations across Lancashire where oil-fired systems are in operation.

To arrange oil boiler servicing, oil tank installation, compliance inspections, emergency repairs, or a planned maintenance contract for your Preston or Lancashire business, contact AAC Gas today.📞 Call: 01772 382971 — 24/7 for emergencies 🌐 aacgas.co.uk 📍 Based in Higher Walton, Preston, Lancashire