Energy independence: the guide to cutting off gas by 2027

In 2026, independence is no longer a luxury but an asset-management strategy. Volatile global energy markets and rising carbon taxes on fossil fuels are pushing more and more Belgian households to leave natural gas for good. At WellDoneDrill, we support this historic transition. Here is how to turn your home into a self-sufficient energy fortress.

1. Why has "cutting off gas" become a priority?

Natural gas, once considered a "clean" transition energy, is now in the sights of European regulators.

• Price uncertainty: Unlike the sun or the Earth's heat, which are yours, the price of gas depends on unpredictable geopolitical events.
• Standing charges: Keeping a gas connection means fixed costs (meter rental, compliance certificates) that weigh on your bill even if you use little. Disconnecting removes a fixed expense for life.

2. Geothermal: the engine of your autonomy

To live without gas without sacrificing comfort, you need an alternative that delivers constant output, even at -10 °C.

• Complete reliability: Unlike air-source heat pumps, which struggle in harsh winters, WellDoneDrill's vertical borehole taps energy at 150 metres that never fluctuates. It is your personal "natural boiler".
• Unbeatable efficiency (COP): For every unit of electricity you buy (or produce), geothermal gives you four more for free from the ground.

3. The steps to a successful disconnection

Switching from a gas boiler to a WellDoneDrill system requires a rigorous method:

1. Survey of the existing system: We check whether your current emitters (low-temperature radiators or underfloor heating) are compatible. Often, a simple hydraulic rebalancing is enough.
2. Strategic drilling: We drill to 150 metres, often in a single day thanks to our compact rigs, without disrupting your daily life.
3. Heat pump installation: The heat pump physically replaces your gas boiler in your utility room or basement.
4. Sealing the meter: Once the system has been tested, you can ask your grid operator (Sibelga, ORES, RESA, Fluvius) to close your gas connection permanently.

4. Pairing with solar PV: the final blow to your bills

Gas is not only used for heating but also for domestic hot water. By switching to geothermal, you move 100 % of your energy needs to electricity. With solar panels, you produce your heat pump's "fuel" yourself. You then reach maximum self-consumption. In summer, your hot water and geocooling are 100 % free. In winter, your grid bill is cut to the bare minimum.

5. A future-proof home

A house without gas is ready for the next 30 years. It meets the 2050 decarbonisation requirements 25 years early. For a potential buyer, it guarantees a property with no "energy debt" and no compliance works to plan.

Conclusion

Cutting off gas is an act of freedom. It means taking back control of your budget and your environmental impact. With WellDoneDrill's expertise in deep drilling, this transition becomes simple, clean and remarkably profitable. Ready to turn off the valve?