In all honesty, the cost varies a vast ammount. Why? Because each individual property has a different heating system currently in place. Depending on how this system was plumbed in, can alter the overall cost of having a new combi boiler installed. If for example, your gas meter is 10m away from the actual boiler and is not a pipe which meets regulations (22mm), then this will need to be installed which will increase the overall cost.
However, to give you an idea, a typical "A" rated combi boiler should cost somewhere in the region of £1,000. This is a good average for a straight forward boiler instalaltion, with a high quality boiler from a manufacturer such as Baxi, or Ideal.
Straight swap - Typically Costs Between £500-£1,000
If you wish to have a typical, low'ish budget install and it is a simple case of removing an old combi boiler and installing a new one in its place, expect to pay somewhere in the region of £500-1,000. All prices vary depending on the boiler and materials which are used for the install. Get 3, free quotes from local, trusted heating engineers for a straight swap, combi boiler install.
A Not-So Straight Swap - Typically Costs Between £700-1,200
It is not always a case of just removing a boiler, and installing a new one in it's place. Sometimes, extra works will be required such as re-sizing of an area, moving pipework, filters etc.
This will usually bump up only the cost of the labour, not necessarily the cost of extra parts.
Combi Boiler Install with Extra Radiators - Typically Costs Between £900-1,600
Installing a new combi boiler is a huge upgrade for any home, espeially if it is taking the place of an old, in-efficient model. However, in order to make the most of out your new system, it is reccommended that you replace any old, low-output radiators or install new ones where necessary. Expect to pay somewhere in the region of £1,300 depending on how many extra radiators are required and pipework.
A New Combi Boiler Heating System - Typically Costs Between £1,500-3,000
The prices stated are only to be used as a guide. For a whole new heating system, the costs will vary a great deal. This could be because of the size of the property itself, whether or not you choose to install your new combi boiler with
copper pipework or plastic, how many radiators, type of combi boiler and type of controls.
As with any large purchase, it is highly reccommended that you get your hands on three quotes. This will help you to compare each deal, what is included and it also makes sure that you get the best deal. Use our system to get three quotes from local heating engineers.
With so many brands out there, it's often difficult to choose the right combi boiler with the best reputation. Every manufacturer states claims to being the greatest, but, which ones truly do shine through?
If your current combi boiler has broken down unexpectedly and you're going to struggle to stomach the cost of a brand new one at short notice, finance options are becoming extremely popular.
It's like buying a car, you spread the payments over a period of time and this can be as little as 76p a day. Just like a new car, your new boiler will carry a warranty of up to 10 years, so you can rest assured that you'll benefit from a reliable heating system for many years to come.
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