Boilers & central heating

The boiler servicing charge depends on the type of boiler you have, but the prices typically vary between £60 and £150. Your local engineer can give you a specific quote, once they know what type of a boiler you have.

When choosing a heating engineer, make sure that they are Gas Safe Registered and that they have public liability insurance. This means that you are dealing with qualified professionals. It is also always a good idea to check customer reviews and see what others have said about them and their work. Ask for a quote form a couple of different service providers and see what suits your needs the best.

The general advice is to get your boiler serviced once a year. This will make sure that your boiler is running as effectively as possible and helps you reduce the risk of breakdowns. Yearly service is often mandated as part of insurance policies that cover your boiler maintenance.

Installing a new central heating system is a big job and can include everything from a new boiler and radiators to completely new pipework. The price will naturally depend on the amount of work that needs to be done, as well as the size of your property, but generally the prices vary somewhere between £2000 and £8000.

If you are not a heating engineer, it is not recommended that you try to fix your boiler by yourself. However, some common problems such a low pressure or a pilot light that has gone out, can usually be fixed by simply checking for the solution from your boiler manual. If in doubt, always call a professional.