Boiler maintenance

You have a well-functioning central heating boiler and would like to keep it that way. To enjoy your central heating boiler for many years to come, your boiler needs maintenance. But what does boiler maintenance actually cost? Renoca found out for you.

What does boiler maintenance cost?

On average, one-off boiler maintenance costs £80. Most people opt for a maintenance contract so they don’t have to think about it any more. In that case, central heating boiler maintenance costs on average £70 a year. See the cost overview below for all options for central heating boiler maintenance.

Price examples for central heating boiler maintenance

The price table shows the average costs for central heating boilers. The following 3 situations show exactly what you get for the different options:

The cheapest

You want to pay as little as possible for maintaining your central heating boiler. The boiler is only 2 years old and you don’t expect any problems in the coming years. You therefore opt for a one-off maintenance once every 2 years. This includes standard maintenance, but you will be held liable yourself if something turns out to be wrong after inspection. For one-off maintenance, you pay £70 to £90.

Most comprehensive

You don’t want to leave anything to chance and therefore choose the most comprehensive maintenance contract available. You opt for an all-in contract, so you don’t have any costs yourself if there are any defects in your central heating boiler. You also like the fact that someone can be reached 24/7 if the boiler shows signs of trouble. This contract costs around £ 130 to £ 175 per year.

Average costs

Your boiler is 4 years old and you want to take out a contract that will reduce your own costs in case of defects. You would like to keep your monthly costs as low as possible. Then opt for a service contract. This will cover most of the costs. Equipment is partially reimbursed, so not all costs in case of material problems fall on you. A service contract costs approximately £ 70 to £ 130 per year.

How are the boiler maintenance prices composed?

The price of boiler maintenance is composed of labour costs, call-out costs and costs for any new materials and parts. The labour cost per hour is £50 to £60. An average servicing takes half an hour. A major service will easily take the technician an hour. By requesting quotations and comparing them, you will save on the cost of central heating boiler maintenance. There are also some choices you make that affect the price. These choices are described in detail below.

What choices affect the central heating boiler maintenance price?

You have a number of choices to make before you choose a maintenance contract:

Choice 1: To have a contract or not?

Many people are not sure whether they need a contract. This depends on the age of the central heating boiler and the risk of defects.

• Do a contract: To avoid unexpected costs, it is always wise to take out a maintenance contract. Almost 1 in 10 central heating boilers show faults in the first year. In addition, many central heating boiler manufacturers only provide warranty if a maintenance contract has been signed. The average warranty period is around 2 years.

• No contract: If you have just bought a new central heating boiler, it is not surprising that you are unsure about a maintenance contract. In 1 in 10 cases, central heating boilers show faults in the first year, but on the other hand, the majority of central heating boilers work well for the first few years. If you choose not to take out a maintenance contract, remember that it is wise to do so after a few years. After 5 years, 40% of central heating boilers will already have had a (technical) defect.

Choice 2: Which service?

If you have decided to take out a contract, you will be faced with the choice of which service you want. Do you want minimum, partial or full cost coverage? How old is the central heating boiler? And do you expect many problems in the future? Weigh the options and choose the maintenance contract that best suits your boiler.

Choice 3: Alternative

Is your boiler older than 5 years? Then buying a new central heating boiler might be advantageous for your energy bill. There are several, economical central heating boilers nowadays. Prices include installation: