A boiler keeps your home warm even on the coldest days. Is your current boiler due for replacement or are you looking for a sustainable solution? Check here all the costs per type of boiler and all other costs involved.
What does a boiler cost?
There are a number of factors that influence the price of the boiler, namely the brand and type of boiler, the CW rating and the number of litres per minute. As a result, average prices vary between £1,200 and £3,000.
The CW value indicates how much hot water the boiler delivers per minute. The number behind it indicates the value. The higher the number, the more water per minute the boiler delivers. Nowadays, you buy a boiler from CW3 onwards. The Gaskeur Foundation has set this value. Check out the average prices of a heating boiler below.
| CW value | Price (including installation and VAT) |
Capacity | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| CW3 | £1.200 – £1,800 | 10 litres | Kitchen, shower or bath, not at the same time |
| CW4 | £1,400 – £2.000 | 13 litres | Kitchen, shower or bath, not fully at the same time |
| CW5 | £ 1,800 – £ 2,600 | 17 litres | Kitchen, shower or bath, limited at the same time |
| CW6 | £ 2.400 – £ 3,000 | 20 litres | Kitchen, shower or bath |
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An approved fitter will soon cost you £ 50 to £ 60 per hour and take half a day on average. You can save money by asking for quotations. Make sure the installation is always done professionally, otherwise you will save some extra money now but with unpleasant consequences later. To be on the safe side, also have the installer do a safety check. This extra check comes out at around £150.
| Type of job | Average price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Cv boiler | £ 800 – £ 2.300 |
| Mounting | £ 400 – £ 700 |
| Total cost of job | £ 1,200 – £ 3.000 |
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What is a heating boiler?
A heating boiler is also known as a hr boiler, central heating boiler or combination boiler. This boiler heats your home and ensures that nice hot water comes out of the tap. On average, this boiler lasts between 12 to 15 years. Most of the new boilers that people install are high performance boilers because you get an efficiency of more than 100% with these. These boilers also use the condensation created when heating. So it is wise to check whether this boiler is also suitable for your home.
Price structure of a boiler
What choices affect the price?
Always consider the other factors that determine the boiler price, such as the type, features and brand. Check out the prices for different choices for a boiler below.
Choice 1: Type of boiler
There are different types of boilers, for example, there are boilers in hr or vr versions. The difference between these two types is the difference in efficiency. One boiler uses its energy more usefully than the other. A vr boiler, for example, converts 89% of its energy into useful heat. With the hr boiler, this percentage exceeds 100%.
Vr boiler
A VR solo boiler is used for central heating. This means you also need a boiler or geyser if you also want hot water from your tap. The central heating combi boiler does provide hot water. This boiler is suitable for both heating and hot water.
| Average price including installation and VAT | Efficiency | Expected lifetime | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vr-solo boiler £1.200 – £ 1,500 Vr-combi boiler |
Converts 89% energy into heat | 12 to 15 years | Good cheaper to buy than HR or HRe boiler. No condensate drain required | The efficiency is somewhat lower and the lifespan somewhat shorter than an HE or HEe boiler |
Hr boiler
This boiler has an efficiency of at least 100%. In addition, the hr boiler also reuses the heat from the combustion gases. This too is converted into useful heat. This benefit of the hr boiler is not only beneficial for your energy bill, but it is also better for the environment.
| Average price including installation and VAT | Efficiency | Expected lifetime | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hr-solo boiler £ 1.500 – £2,500 Hr-combi boiler £1,800 – £3.000 |
More than 100% energy through the reuse of heat | 15 years | High efficiency and attractive price | Needs a condensate drain |
HRe-boiler
A boiler that is very much on the rise is the HRe boiler. Besides heat and hot water, this boiler also supplies electricity, so you have your own power plant of sorts with this boiler. Like other boilers, the HRe burns natural gas to heat the water, and this combustion releases gases. The HRe boiler uses these gases to generate electricity as well. This combination is called cogeneration and to do this, the HRe boiler uses a stirling motor. This motor runs on hot air instead of fuel. This HRe boiler is very cost-effective if you use more than 1,600 m³ of gas per year. That’s an average consumption for 4 people in a flat or terraced house or 2 people in a corner house.
| Average price including installation and VAT | Efficiency | Expected lifetime | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hre boiler £7,500 – £11.000 |
converts 140% into heat, hot water and electricity | 15 years | The boiler also generates electricity while heating water. Saves a lot on the electricity bill. |
Condens drainage is necessary and the boiler is pricey to buy |
Hr++ boiler
Then there is the hr++ boiler. With this boiler, you also save on your gas costs. This goes up to 15 to 30% compared to a normal hr boiler. Because these boilers have an energy-efficient pump, you also save on electricity. Because the boiler works well together with a heat pump or a solar boiler, it is also a good investment in an environmentally conscious home.
| Average price | Efficiency | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Between £5.500 – £26,000 | 140 to 147% with a heat pump | Provides heat, hot water and electricity, delivers substantial savings. This boiler is energy-efficient and therefore better for the environment |
Higher purchase price |
Choice 2. Boiler brands
There are different brands of boilers. Most brands have boilers with different CW ratings. See below a central heating boiler comparison of the various reputable brands, in a CW4 rating, excluding boiler installation.
| Price range | Brands | Average boiler price including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Low | AWB, Ferroli, Intergas, Remeha | £1,200 – £1.700 |
| Middle | Bosch, Daalderop, Vaillant | £ 1,500 – £ 2,300 |
| High | Atag, Nefit | £ 1,700 – £ 3.000 |
Choice 3: Additional options
Besides a boiler, there are a number of additional options that can make your home more comfortable or sustainable. In the overview below, take a look at the various additional options that come with a boiler.
| Extra option | Average prices including VAT | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Radiator | £ 250 – £ 400 | Fast way of heating space |
| Boiler | £ 250 – £ 350 | Necessary with solo boiler |
| Solar boiler | £ 2.000 – £ 4.000 | Solar-powered heat generation |
| Smart thermostat | £ 200 – £ 300 | Thermostat and energy meter in one |
| Maintenance contract | £ 70 – £ 130 | Good maintenance prevents problems |
When do you replace a boiler?
When should you have your boiler replaced. Here are some common reasons.
- After 12 to 15 years
- When there is a defect and an expensive repair is needed
- If you want to save on your energy bill
- You want to use energy in an environmentally conscious way
That’s how economical your boiler is
Although your boiler is still good, an outdated boiler usually costs more energy and provides less efficiency. A new boiler can save up to £300 a year on energy bills. If it is older, servicing is also increasingly expensive. Check out the difference between an old versus a new boiler below.
| Heating boiler | Energy costs | Living situation | Value of house |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old boiler | |||
| Uses more gas | Chosen old living situation | No extra value | |
| New fuel-efficient boiler | – Heats faster, thus needs less gas – Less power consumption – Less maintenance costs |
Adapted to new living situation | Increases house resale value significantly |
Installation of boiler
What are the activities of the installer when installing a new boiler? Installing the new boiler is done according to set procedures. Only in this way will the boiler continue to perform for a long time and optimally.
Step 1. Disconnecting old boiler
The boiler specialist will visit you to disconnect the old boiler. He will empty the old boiler and check the flue for any signs of rust. If there are, the specialist replaces it to prevent harmful gases from escaping into the house.
Step 2. Installing the new boiler
The specialist installs the new boiler in the place of the old one. If you want to hang it in a different place, he will take extra time for this. To do this with the specialist does install some new piping.
Step 3. Installing the expansion vessel
In addition to a boiler, the specialist installs a new expansion vessel. This pressure regulator is essential for the proper functioning of the boiler. The specialist also replaces and connects other components, such as the gas valve, inlet combination and filling valve. The cost of an expansion vessel is not that high. You spend an average of £40 for this and in some cases it is even included in the boiler installation.
Step 4. Getting boiler ready for use
When everything has been connected and replaced, the boiler specialist gets the boiler ready for use. He reconnects the pipes and has the boiler filled. In doing so, he always squeezes the gas pipe, to check that there are no leaks.
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