Your boiler may be one of the most important items in your home and it often goes unnoticed. As the most important item in your home, it often comes with a large price tag, so it is important to look after it with an annual service.
This is why many homes turn to a quality boiler cover policy. Most offer an annual service with the policy and ensure peace of mind that you’re protected from a large repair bill should your boiler break down.
But if it’s time for a new boiler, you may be wondering how much a new boiler is.
We’ve created this guide to shine some transparency on the world of purchasing a new boiler and how much it cost.
How Much Is A New Boiler?
The truth is that boilers range in price depending on the brand. This means that boilers can cost anywhere between £500-and £2,500. However, this price range is deceiving as this does not include installation. As a registered Gas Safe engineer must fit the new boiler, prices can often double the amount you see when shopping for a new boiler.
You will also need to know which type of boiler you require. For example, if you’re looking for a straight swap – this means swapping your current combi-boiler for a new one and keeping it in the same place, prices will be at the lower end of the scale.
Here’s what you may pay for each type of boiler (not including installation):
- Combi Boiler – anywhere from £500 up to £2,500. You can expect to pay up to £900 for a budget model, £1,400 for a mid-range model and up to £2,500 for a high-powered premium model.
- System Boiler – anywhere from £500 up to £2,500. You can expect to pay up to £900 for a budget model, £1,400 for a mid-range model and up to £2,500 for a premium model.
You should take note that prices largely depend on the size of your home, the number of radiators/ bathrooms and the location of your home. These prices exclude installation – which these prices also largely vary by location and complexity of the job.
How Much To Change From A Regular Boiler To A Combi Boiler?
This is where things can get expensive. There are loads of benefits to having a combi boiler, but converting to a different type of boiler can be complex and prices will vary depending on the set-up and potential issues the engineer can run into.
You can expect to pay anywhere from £2,000 to £4,500 to change from a system boiler to a combi boiler.
We know this doesn’t narrow the pricing down too much – but the prices do vary from job to job. This prices range includes full removal of your old system and water cylinder. The engineer will also install new pipework fed into your new combi boiler. Extra costs will apply if you want to put your boiler in a new location.
How Much Will A Gas Safe Engineer Charge For Boiler Installation?
A Gas Safe Engineer may require a face to face visit to provide an accurate quote. In some straightforward installation jobs (combi for new combi boiler swap in the same location), they may provide you with a quote online or over the phone.
The average cost of a Gas Safe engineer boiler installation will cost anywhere from £500 up to £800. This is for a basic swap.
For a boiler conversion, you will pay upwards of £1,000 but no more than £2,000. If you’re moving the boiler to a new location, this is a huge job and will likely cost more.
Prices Of The Most Popular UK Boilers In 2022
Here are the top 5 combi boilers in 2022:
Worcester Bosch Greenstar 4000 combi boiler
- Average cost (without installation): £1,200
- Solar panel compatibility
- 5-year guarantee
- Colour backlit LCD
- A-rated efficiency
Viessmann Vitodens 050-w combi boiler
- Average cost (without installation): £900
- LCD touchscreen
- 7-year warranty
- A-rated efficiency
Worcester Bosch 8000 combi boiler
- Average cost (without installation): £2,000
- LCD
- 5-year guarantee
- A-rated efficiency
Ideal Logic Plus combi boiler
- Average cost (without installation): £1,000
- LCD display
- 7-year guarantee
- A-rated efficiency
Viessmann Vitodens 100-W Combi Boiler
- Average cost (without installation): £1,250
- Backlit digital display
- 5-year guarantee
- A-rated efficiency
If you’re ready to get a quote for a new boiler, click here to find your local boiler installer.
When Should You Get A New Boiler?
You should replace a boiler after 10-years of use. If the boiler has been well maintained with annual servicing, it can last up to 15 years. If you’re experiencing regular breakdowns, it may be time to explore purchasing a new boiler.
You can read more about when it might be time to invest in a new boiler here.