We receive quote requests daily from people in the UK looking for a boiler replacement cost. Though the reasons for replacing a boiler may vary, the one common goal is to save as much money as possible, and to acheive this as easily as possible.
Our quotes are frequently the cheapest you’ll come across, and being risk-free many people apply to simply find out how much they can save, it only takes 60 seconds. For more information on reducing your boiler replacement cost, please read on.
The cost of boiler replacement will depend on a number of factors, such as:
Fuel Type: Depending on what type of fuel you wish to burn (gas, oil etc.) the cost of the boiler will vary, and therefore if you are replacing a boiler for another fuel type, you will notice a difference in the replacement cost.
Boiler Type: Are you moving to or from a combi-boiler, or any other type of boiler for that matter. If so the price may vary considerably, for instance combination boilers are usually more expensive to purchase, but ultimately cheaper to run.
House Size: This could indeed be the reason that you’re replacing your boiler, to help heat a bigger house, so you will notice a direct correlation between the size of the house and the boiler replacement cost.
Heating Infrastructure: If you’re just looking for a replacement boiler cost then it’s likely you will be using your existing heating infrastructure, namely your pipework and radiators etc. however if you need to upgrade or extend your pipework, or add new radiators it will create an additional cost to the boiler installation.
For these reasons, and for many more the average cost for replacing a boiler can be anything from £1000 to £3000. Without accurate advice and free quotes it can be very hard to pinpoint.
Important Information Regarding Boiler Replacement Costs
Boiler replacement is never as straightforward as swapping over boilers. There are a number of rules and regulations that need to be adhered to in order for the work to be fully legal. Thankfully our network of boiler specialists will be able to advise and ensure your replacement boiler meets all the requirements. Some of the additional requirements might include:
Power-flushing: You may find your new boiler manufacturer demands a heating system be power-flushed prior to fitting the new boiler. This is to ensure any grime of build-up in the system doesn’t cause the boiler to fail.
New Gas Supply Pipework: To comply with Gas Safe guidelines there’s a chance you may need a new gas supply pipe installed between the meter and the appliance, which can add significantly to the overall boiler replacement cost.
Electrician Costs: When having your boiler replaced, it’s likely your engineer won’t be qualified to carry out the electrical wiring in the kitchen, therefore you will incur the additional expense of an electrician to connect up the boiler to the mains.
Getting Your Boiler Replacement Costs
Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about all the info above, simply applying for our free no-obligation quotes will ensure all your questions are answered by local, trusted professionals, and that you get the advice and the replacement boiler costs you need.
