Are you wondering what’s involved in moving a boiler? Relocating your boiler can be hard work, but it could be necessary for various reasons. For instance, you might be in the process of renovating your house or creating an extension. You might also wish to move your boiler to create more space or relocate it to a more convenient part of your home. It’s normally best to wait at least ten years or until your boiler is out of warranty before you move it.
Is it harder and costlier to move certain types of boilers?
There are various factors that can affect the cost of moving a boiler. Combi boilers are perhaps easier to move as they only have one component. System boilers are harder to move as you will need to relocate their water tank too. Regular and open-vent boilers work with a cold water tank as well as a hot water storage cylinder. These also need to be moved, which means the process can be more difficult, time-consuming and costly.
Only Gas Safe-registered engineers are legally qualified to move your boiler. It can cost anywhere between £300 and £750 to move a combi boiler, although you may pay less if the boiler is staying in the same room. This is because fewer new pipes will need to be installed. Oil boilers normally need multiple labourers due to their weight. This can double the cost of moving them. You will also pay more if you’re moving a regular or system boiler because components such as the cold water tank, hot water cylinder and expansion tank will also need to be relocated.
What other factors might affect the cost of moving a boiler?
A new flue installation will most likely need to be carried out if you’re moving a boiler. It costs around £100 per metre to move a flue. The further you’re moving your boiler, the more new piping you’ll need. If the boiler is being moved to a new room, the pipes will have to be extended. This means you will need to have your floorboards both raised and replaced. You can also expect to pay more if you’re installing a different type of boiler to the one you currently have. However, you should only need to change boiler types if you’re current system isn’t meeting your hot water requirements. For instance, you may need to move to a new boiler type if you are adding more bathrooms to your home, or if your household is growing.
Who can help with a new boiler installation in the South East?
At Ability, we can assist you if you do want to install a new boiler in the South East. Our engineers are all Gas Safe-registered and have many years of experience to draw upon. You can reach us today by completing the form on our website, by giving us a call on 01892 514495 or by sending an email to info@ability.uk.com. Why not get in touch today?
