Types Of Boiler Installation

Types Of Boiler Installation

Gas Boiler Replacement

If you a have a pretty modern central heating system with a recent combi boiler, system boiler or heat only boiler (up to 20 years old)  you may have the option of doing a straight boiler replacement. If so this is pretty straight forward.  It usually takes a single day to carry out.

The boiler will be replaced in the same location connecting on to the same pipework.  Most boiler installers will allow for 1m pipework alterations within their boiler replacement cost, as its quite rare for new boilers to fit straight onto existing pipework.  Unless its a very recent boiler and you are replacing it like for like with the same boiler.

In some cases the old boilers flue may not have the correct clearances from windows, doors and vents required by new regulations.  If this is the case you may need to route the boiler flue through to somewhere acceptable or move the boilers location altogether.

New gas boilers installed must all be condensing.  This basically means the boiler is more efficient and recycles the flue gases taking the heat out of them rather than wasting in in the atmosphere.  Although this type of boiler is more efficient and will save you money on bills in the long run, when it comes to installing it you have to consider where the condensate pipe has to go.  The condensate pipe takes away watery by product of the recycled flue gases to a drain or soak away.

Boiler Replacement Cost

So the big question?  How much should I be paying for a straight boiler replacement?

Well let me first talk about who you a getting to install your boiler.  You should be using a gas safe registered boiler installation engineer.  If you get a cheap boiler installation from a unregistered plumber and pay him cash its not only dangerous for you and your family its a false economy.

Why you ask?  Well its simple, they are not qualified in doing the relevant safety checks and I would be pretty certain they wouldn't have a flue gas analyser (they are expensive) to check the boiler for dangerous carbon monoxide.  If they are willing to do illegal gas work its probably a "cash job" no receipt any problems in the future you will never see them, not to mention the fact they probably have no liability insurance, if they do it will be void as they are not qualified for gas work.

A big problem down the line can be your boilers manufacturers warranty will be void, if you have any problems down the line.  Also you will have no building control certificate should you want to sell your house.  All to save what £100-£200, most new boilers come with a 5 year warranty at least, the warranty alone is worth more than that!

OK, I've talked you out of using a dodgy illegal boiler installation.  So how much from a reputable company?

• Boiler with standard flue between £800 -£1000 for most standard size homes.
• Raw materials £50 -£100.
• Labour between £500 - £800.
• +vat 20% in the uk.

So expect to pay in the region of £1620 and £2280.  They may be additional items added to the boiler installation such as magnetic filters, scale reducers and new thermostats which can also bump the cost up a bit.  There are cheaper boilers available on the market but as with everything you get what you pay for.

If you want a competitively priced boiler installation in Essex or the south east of England contact Boilers 4 Essex.