Heating Oil Collection in Alum Bay
A heating oil collection in Alum Bay is a job we do every week. Keep the key out of the ignition, call us, and we'll be with you in around 30–60 minutes to sort it on the spot.
Whether you're in the centre of Alum Bay or out towards Waterlooville and Bembridge, we'll come to you — and with the Portsmouth road network nearby, we're rarely far away.
Coverage at a glance — Alum Bay
| Service area | Alum Bay, Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Postcode | PO39 |
| County | Isle of Wight |
| Distance | About 19.7 miles from Portsmouth centre |
| Nearest routes | the Portsmouth road network |
| Typical response | 30–60 minutes |
| Time on site | 45–90 minutes |
| Price from | £89 |
| Availability | 24/7, 365 days a year |
| How to book | Call 0800 170 0644 |
Prices & response times reviewed August 2026.
Alum Bay lies about 19.7 miles from Portsmouth centre, in Isle of Wight. We reach it alongside neighbouring Totland Bay, Freshwater, Yarmouth and Boldre.
How a heating oil collection works in Alum Bay
- Call 0800 170 0644 and describe the vehicle and what went in.
- We quote the full price up front and head to you in Alum Bay.
- We drain the wrong fuel and flush the system on-site.
- We add clean fuel, test-start, and you're on your way — usually within 45–90 minutes.
Typical prices
| Situation | From | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Car, engine not started | £89 | 45–90 minutes |
| Engine started / fuel circulated | £149 | 1–2 hours |
| Van or large tank | £169 | 1–2 hours |
| Driven / motorway / out-of-hours | Quoted on call | On-site assessment |
Every job is fully quoted by phone before we're dispatched — the price depends on your vehicle, tank size and whether the engine was run.
What we drain
- Petrol in a diesel engine (the most common — and most damaging — misfuel)
- Diesel in a petrol engine
- AdBlue accidentally put in the diesel tank
- Unleaded in a diesel
- Red or agricultural diesel in a road vehicle
- Contaminated fuel — water, dirt or mixed fuel
Other services in Alum Bay
in Alum BayDiesel in Petrol
in Alum BayUnleaded in Diesel
in Alum BayAdBlue in Diesel Tank
in Alum BayRed Diesel in a Road Vehicle
in Alum BayContaminated Fuel Removal
in Alum BayMobile Fuel Drain
in Alum BayWrong Fuel Rescue
in Alum Bay
Wrong fuel in Alum Bay, whatever you drive
We drain cars, vans and commercials on-site. A few we help often:
Nearby areas we also cover
Immediately around Alum Bay: Waterlooville, Bembridge, Cowplain, Farlington.
Alum Bay is one of hundreds of towns we cover across South East England. Our vans work Hampshire and beyond, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Wrong-fuel guides
Heating Oil Collection in Alum Bay — FAQs
Do you cover Alum Bay?
Yes — we cover Alum Bay and nearby Waterlooville, Bembridge, Cowplain, Farlington around Portsmouth, reaching you via the Portsmouth road network.
What should I do right now?
Don't start the engine. If you're on a forecourt, put the car in neutral and push it clear of the pump, then call 0800 170 0644.
How much will it cost?
Call-outs start from £89. We quote the full price on the phone before we set off, based on your vehicle and situation.
How quickly can you get to me?
Typically around 30–60 minutes, depending on where you are and traffic. We run 24/7, 365 days a year.
Will my car be OK afterwards?
In most cases where the engine wasn't run, yes — we drain and flush and you drive away. We'll tell you honestly if we think it needs a garage check.
Does my insurance cover this?
Misfuelling is often excluded from standard cover, though some policies and breakdown add-ons include it. Keep our paperwork in case you claim.