Breaking down the cost of a new boiler installation
Originally published 13 July 2018. The prices below are from 2018 and have since changed - see our latest guide on new boiler costs.
Every homeowner deals with the cost of a new boiler at some point. Shopping around, it can feel like nobody gives a straight answer on price, with the flue, survey, labour and parts all added on. We make the costs clear from the start, with a fixed price quotation explained in detail during a free survey.
To give you an idea of what to expect, here is what a new boiler installation typically looked like in 2018.
Items for purchase
- Vaillant pro 28 boiler: £800
- Standard flue: £80
Optional:
- Magnaclean filter: £100
- Nest smart control: £250
The price for installation
Installation: around £1,300
Additional labour (if required)
- Joiner: £100
- Electrician: £100
Depending on your home and the work required, an installation could cost £2,180 to £2,730. We also offered discounts as standard.
BASI discounts applied
- Scrappage scheme: £400 off the price of a new boiler when you trade in your old model
- Same day booking bonus: £100 if you book on the same day as your quotation
With discounts applied, this could leave an installation at around £1,680.
Always ask to see a price breakdown
Request an itemised quotation from whichever installer you choose, otherwise you do not know what you are paying for. Some offer a reasonable headline price but supply a budget boiler and hike installation costs, or charge separately for joinery. Agreeing the cost breakdown ahead of the work is the only way to avoid this.
For current pricing, see our guide on new boiler costs in Yorkshire, or get a fixed-price quote.