24/7 Home Rescue Boiler Cover Review

A value-focused challenger known for cheap entry-level cover and low-excess options. Here's how its plans stack up — and the small print to read before you buy.

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24/7 Home Rescue is a value-focused boiler and home-emergency provider that competes hard on price, with entry-level cover starting at around £4.49 a month and frequent promotional deals. It's a popular pick for homeowners on a budget and for landlords who want an affordable plan that bundles the annual gas safety certificate.

Insurance, not a service plan. 24/7 Home Rescue cover is FCA-regulated insurance, which means it comes with Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and Financial Ombudsman Service protection — unlike an unregulated service or maintenance plan. Always confirm the current regulated status and policy wording on the provider's own site before you buy.

Plans & prices

24/7 Home Rescue runs a tiered range, from boiler-only cover with no annual service up to comprehensive home cover. You can also choose your call-out excess, which is one of the main levers on your monthly price.

PlanWhat it coversAnnual serviceFrom
Boiler BasicBoiler & controls breakdown onlyNo£4.49/mo
Boiler CareBoiler & controls + annual serviceYes£7.99/mo
Heating CareBoiler + central heating (radiators & pipes)Yesindicative — check site
Home CareComprehensive — heating, plumbing, drains, electricsYesindicative — check site

Prices are indicative and last checked June 2026. Call-out excess can typically be set at £0, £45, £75 or £95 — a higher excess lowers your monthly price but costs more each time you claim. 24/7 Home Rescue runs frequent promotions, so the headline price you see may be a promo rate rather than the standard renewal price. Always confirm the current price, excess, exclusions and renewal terms on the provider's own website.

Pros

  • Very cheap entry point — boiler-only cover from around £4.49/mo.
  • Low-excess options, including a £0-excess choice on some plans.
  • Tiered range, so you can scale up to central heating or comprehensive cover.
  • Landlord plans available that bundle the annual gas safety certificate (CP12).
  • FCA-regulated insurance, so FSCS and Financial Ombudsman protection apply.
  • Frequent promotions can sharpen the headline price further.

Watch-outs

  • A 30-day initial exclusion period applies — you can't claim for the first month.
  • The cheapest Boiler Basic tier does not include an annual service.
  • Promotional pricing may differ from the standard price you renew at — check what happens after year one.
  • As with any cheap plan, read the per-claim and annual repair limits carefully.
  • Confirm whether pre-existing faults, sludge or scale are excluded.

Who is it for?

24/7 Home Rescue suits cost-conscious homeowners who want breakdown cover without paying British Gas prices. If your boiler is reasonably new and you're comfortable with a higher excess, Boiler Basic at around £4.49 a month is one of the lower entry prices on our panel — just remember it has no annual service, so you'll need to budget a service separately (worth roughly £60–£120).

If you'd rather keep the boiler maintained and avoid surprises, stepping up to Boiler Care (with a service) or one of the low-excess options can be better value over a year. The wider Heating Care and Home Care tiers make sense if you also want radiators, pipes, plumbing, drains or electrics covered — see our types of cover hub for how the levels differ.

Landlords are well catered for: the landlord plans can bundle the annual Landlord Gas Safety Certificate (CP12), which is a legal requirement for rented homes. If that's you, read our landlord boiler cover guide alongside this review.

This is information only, not financial advice, and we may earn a commission if you buy after clicking through. We compare a selected panel of providers — not the whole market — so it's worth checking 24/7 Home Rescue against others using our comparison tool before deciding.

Frequently asked questions

Is 24/7 Home Rescue boiler cover insurance or a service plan?

It is FCA-regulated insurance, which means it carries FSCS and Financial Ombudsman Service protection — unlike an unregulated service or maintenance plan. Confirm the current regulated status and underwriter in the policy documents on the provider's own site.

What is the cheapest 24/7 Home Rescue plan?

Boiler Basic is the entry tier at around £4.49 a month (indicative, last checked June 2026). It covers boiler and controls breakdown only and does not include an annual service. Prices vary with your chosen excess and any current promotion.

Is there a waiting period before I can claim?

Yes. 24/7 Home Rescue applies a 30-day initial exclusion period, so you can't make a claim in the first month of cover. Always check the latest terms on the provider's website, as waiting periods and exclusions can change.

See how 24/7 Home Rescue compares

Put it side by side with other plans on our panel — sorted by cheapest or best value — then buy direct on the provider's own site.

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