New Boiler Cost Guide
A new boiler can decrease your fuel bills as well as keep your home warm and comfortable. This New Boiler Cost Guide will help you learn more about why you might want to buy a new boiler, the prices and costs involved with installation, what qualities you should look for in a new boiler, and different grants available.
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Why buy a new boiler?
You might want to think about buying a new boiler if:
- You’re moving home – your new property may not have a boiler suitable for your needs, it could also be out-dated and inefficient
- You’re renovating – improving the comfort and energy efficiency of your home should be your first priority when making any home improvements. Ensuring you have a new, efficient boiler to keep your home warm and supplied with hot water is top of the list and can boost the value of your property
- Your current boiler is over 10 years old – boiler technology has advanced greatly over recent years, so it’s likely that if you bought yours over 10 years ago it’s not as efficient as it could be. The Energy Saving Trust (EST) says that replacing an old boiler with a new A-rated model and improving your heating controls could save you up to £300 a year on your fuel bills and cut your household carbon emissions by 1,220kg
New boiler prices
New boilers vary in price depending on type, brand, size and the type of fuel they use. It’s important to choose the model that’s right for your property; here are some new boiler prices from the most popular manufacturers on the market:
- New Baxi boilers cost between £730 and £830
- It’ll cost between £560 and £980 to purchase a new Glow-Worm boiler
- Well-know manufacturer Vaillant sell new boilers for between £740 and £1,100
- Worcester Greenstar new boilers cost between £1,300 and £2,100
Get more information on new boiler prices.
New boiler installation costs
It’s important to hire a qualified engineer to install your new boiler. This way you can be sure you boiler meets legal safety and energy efficiency requirements. Hire a:
- Gas Safe registered engineer for new gas boiler installation
- A qualified electrician to install a new electric boiler
- A member of the Oil Firing Technical Association (OFTEC) for oil boiler installation
- A HETAS engineer to install a new solid-fuel boiler
Here are some guide prices for new boiler installation costs:
- According to Which? it will cost £600 to install a new boiler in the same position as an old one
- Installing a new boiler in a different location will cost between £1,500 and £1,800, reports Which?
Get more information on new boiler installation costs.
What should you look for in a new boiler?
1) Firstly, make sure that you don’t need planning permission to install your new boiler – this may be necessary if you live in a listed building or need to install a new flue outside of your home
2) To satisfy building regulations, make sure your new boiler is A-rated or at least 88% efficient as judged by the Seasonal Efficiency of Domestic Boilers in the UK (SEDBUK) scale
3) It’s a legal requirement that all new boilers are condensing models. The difference between a condensing and non-condensing boiler is that condensing boilers convert more waste heat into energy, saving you money and helping the environment. If a boiler engineer deems your home unsuitable for a condensing boiler (this is very rare), you will receive a certificate to prove you can install a non-condensing mode
4) Make sure you install proper heating controls along with your new boiler as per part L of building regulations. This means installing, at the very least, a good thermostat
5) Choose between a regular system boiler and a combi boiler. System boilers have a cylinder to store hot water in and are good for big homes whereas combis heat water as needed and therefore don’t need a water tank. Consider a combi if you live in a small property
New boiler grants
Before you buy a new boiler, check whether you’re eligible for a grant towards the cost. The following schemes could provide you with cash towards your new boiler:
- The Scottish boiler scrappage scheme provides £400 towards new boiler costs
- The Warm Front scheme provides up to £3,500 for English residents who meet eligibility criteria. The Warm Homes scheme operates a similar service for those in Northern Ireland while the Fuel Poverty scheme helps Welsh residents out with the cost of buying a new boiler
- All energy suppliers are obliged offer customers grants and discounts towards the cost of new boilers; so ring around to see what kind of deals you could receive
- It’s always worth contacting your local authority or Home Improvement Agency (HIA) to see if you qualify for a boiler grant
*Sources: Energy Saving Trust, Baxi, Glow-Worm, Valliant, Worcester Bosch, Gas Safe, OFTEC, HETAS, Which?. Directgov.. All information is accurate as of January 2012
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We are looking to replace our boiler with a new one . we need to check if we are eligible for a grant?
Thanks
Ahmed Fettah
Adminstrator
Hi Ahmed, you could be eligible for a grant towards the cost of a new boiler either through a government scheme like ‘Warm Front’ or an energy supplier grant. The Energy Saving Trust have a number you can phone to find out what you’re eligible for:0300 123 1234.
Thanks for your comment.
could you please tell me the telephone number to find out if i`m eligible for a grant towards a new boiler.
Hi, you can contact the Energy Saving Trust to find out if you’re eligible for a grant. The number is: 0300 123 1234 – here’s the web link.
Why is a grant only for people on benefits, what about people who are first time buyers and pay there taxes!
Hi Jade, the government use grants to specifically target those who have trouble affording new heating or home improvements. However, it’s worth giving your energy company a call to see if you’re eligible for a grant or contact the Energy Saving Trust on 0300 123 1234 for advice.
I am a single male 64 disabled in reciept of dla higher rate, work partime 10 hours a week £4000 in savings, would I be able to get grant local or govt for new a rated energy efficient combo boiler .thankyou
Hi Michael, it sounds like you would be eligible for some kind of grant,contact the Energy Saving Trust on 0300 123 1234 for further advice and to apply.
Hi, i have a residential care home for elderly disabled and dementia age above 65. My boiler is possibly over 30 years old. Although no problem with it but i am advised to replaced it with a new one boiler and non vented cylinder. The qoate is £5500 including energy saving coil /discaler. Do you think i am entitle to any grant. Also i am told that i might be entitle to capital allowance first year. How do i go about it.
Best wishes
T watts
Hi, it sounds like you would be eligible for a grant – to get specific advice please call the Energy Saving Trust on 0300 123 1234.
Hello,
I am on my own with my 10 year old son and in receipt of working families tax credit and child tax credit .I have an old Back Boiler behind an old fireplace which heats the hot water and radiators and is probably 30 years plus old. Would I qualify for a replacement central heating system
Regards
Mermie
Hi Mermie,
To check if you are eligible or not please call the Energy Saving Trust on 0300 123 1234.
Can I still get the goverment scheme , if I have a back boiler…
Regards Bev
Hi, you can contact the Energy Saving Trust to find out if you’re eligible for a grant. The number is: 0300 123 1234.