UK 2026 · Supplied & Fitted Prices

Boiler Installation Cost UK Guide

A full parts-and-labour breakdown for combi, system and conventional boiler replacements — plus an instant calculator for your own home.

The short answer

Most UK homeowners pay £1,900–£3,200 for a new combi boiler supplied and fitted, and £2,300–£3,800 for a system boiler. Around half of that is the boiler and parts, and half is the Gas Safe engineer's labour. Prices climb when the boiler moves position, when a conventional system is converted to a combi, or when the gas supply pipe needs upgrading.

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Estimated cost in Manchester/Liverpool

£92–£135

per job · Manchester/Liverpool

Estimates only, based on UK market data 2026. Confirm with a local pro.

Prices based on 2026 UK market data. Updated June 2026. Always get 3 quotes before booking.

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Boiler installation cost by job type

Typical UK 2026 prices including VAT, Gas Safe certification and Building Regulations notification.

Job typeBoiler & partsLabourTotal fittedTime on site
Combi boiler — like-for-like swap£900–£1,500£450–£800£1,900–£3,2004–8 hours
System boiler install£1,100–£1,800£600–£1,100£2,300–£3,8001–2 days
Conventional (regular) boiler£1,000–£1,700£700–£1,200£2,400–£4,0001–2 days
System → combi conversion£1,000–£1,600£1,000–£1,700£2,900–£4,6002–3 days
Boiler relocation (new room)£950–£1,600£900–£1,500£2,600–£4,2002 days
Back boiler removal + combi£950–£1,600£1,100–£1,900£3,000–£4,8002–3 days

Boiler unit price by brand

Brand tierUnit price (24–30 kW combi)Typical warranty
Ideal / Baxi (budget)£750–£1,1507–10 years
Vaillant (mid-range)£950–£1,45010 years
Worcester Bosch (premium)£1,100–£1,70010–12 years
Viessmann (premium)£1,050–£1,65010 years

What drives the price up or down

  • Position change — moving the boiler adds £600–£1,200 in pipework, flue and making-good work.
  • System type — removing a cylinder and loft tanks for a combi conversion adds a day of labour plus waste removal.
  • Gas supply — older homes on 15 mm gas pipe often need a 22 mm upgrade (£150–£350).
  • System condition — a sludged system needs a power flush (£350–£650) before the warranty is valid.
  • Region — London and the South East run 10–15% above the UK average; the North East, Scotland and Northern Ireland run 10–18% below.
  • Controls — a smart thermostat, TRVs and weather compensation add £200–£500 but cut running costs.
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Frequently asked questions

A new combi boiler supplied and fitted typically costs £1,900–£3,200 in the UK in 2026. System boilers run £2,300–£3,800 and conventional (regular) boilers £2,400–£4,000. A straight swap in the same location sits at the lower end; a conversion or relocation pushes you to the top of the range.

Roughly 45–60% of the bill is the boiler and parts, and 40–55% is labour. A mid-range combi unit costs £900–£1,500, a magnetic filter, flue kit, valves and pipework add £180–£400, and a Gas Safe engineer charges £400–£900 for a one to two day install.

A like-for-like combi swap usually takes 4–8 hours. Moving the boiler to a new room takes 1–2 days, and converting a conventional system to a combi (removing tanks and cylinder) typically takes 2–3 days.

A combi is cheaper because there is no hot water cylinder or loft tank to install and less pipework. A system boiler costs £300–£700 more on average, but suits homes with two or more bathrooms and high simultaneous hot water demand.

Common extras are a power flush (£350–£650), a magnetic system filter (£120–£200), a smart thermostat such as Nest or Hive (£200–£350 fitted), flue relocation (£150–£400), gas pipe upgrade to 22 mm (£150–£350) and scaffolding for high flues (£200–£500). Building Regulations notification and the Gas Safe certificate are normally included by the installer.

Yes. Low-income households and some benefit claimants may qualify for a free or subsidised replacement through the ECO4 scheme. Check eligibility with our free boiler grant checker — if you do not qualify, the prices on this page reflect what you would pay privately.

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