Your boiler struggling in a Filton semi or detached? We fit a new one sized for your home and heating needs, remove the old one, and leave everything running smoothly. Free survey, fixed price before we start.
Filton's housing stock is mostly 1950s and 1960s semis and detacheds. These were built solid, but the boilers fitted back then — or the ones bolted on in the 1980s — have long since run their course. A boiler that's 12 to 15 years old is usually past its best, especially if it's been patched up more than once.
Many Filton homes have a traditional heating setup: a boiler in the kitchen, a cylinder in the airing cupboard upstairs, and a tank in the loft. That works well, but means you're also paying to heat water that sits around. A modern combi boiler heats water on demand, cuts the energy bill and frees up cupboard space.
If you're still on the old system and deciding whether to repair or replace, we'll give you honest advice. A new boiler paired with modern controls can cut your heating costs by a quarter or more — and you get the 5-year guarantee built in.
Most have the boiler in the kitchen and a tank and cylinder in the loft. The flue usually goes straight out the wall or through the roof, which keeps things straightforward. We often fit a combi to cut costs and free up space, or stick with the existing layout if that suits your family better.
Fitted bathrooms upstairs and open-plan living mean you need instant hot water. A combi is usually the right choice here. If the house is bigger, a system boiler with a separate cylinder gives better flow at multiple taps. We check your setup at the survey and tell you which makes sense.
We turn up, look at what you've got, give you the options and the price in writing. Once you say yes, we fit the new boiler, test everything and show you how to use it. A straight swap takes a day. A bigger change takes a bit longer, and we'll tell you how long at the survey.
We inspect the existing boiler, pipework, radiators and flue. We ask about your hot water habits and whether you're planning any changes to the house.
We explain your choices — combi, system, or a regular boiler with a cylinder — and give you the price before we start. That's it. Nothing added later.
We cover your floors and furniture. Old boiler drained, removed and taken away. New one fitted, all pipework and flue connected and tested for safety.
We clean the heating circuit, install a magnetic filter to catch sludge, add inhibitor, and test everything. Every radiator is bled and checked.
We show you the controls and how to adjust the heating. We notify the installation and register the warranty, then clear up before we leave.
Every Filton home is different, so we don't quote over the phone. These are the things that move the figure.
A combi, a system boiler or a regular boiler with a separate cylinder all have different costs. Size matters too: a small flat needs less output than a four-bedroom detached with two bathrooms.
Fitting the new boiler where the old one hung is quickest and cheapest. Moving it to the loft, garage, or a different wall means new pipework, a new flue route and more time on site.
Most Filton boilers flue straight out the kitchen or garage wall, which is straightforward. If a neighbour is close or regulations say the flue can't point at a window, we plan a different route. A longer or routed flue costs more.
If radiators are full of sludge, valves are stuck or the pipework is tired, a powerflush or a few new valves before the new boiler goes in saves you trouble later and keeps the price fair.
If the survey finds something that changes the job, we tell you then and give you a revised price. No shocks once work starts.
Filton's roads are mostly quiet residential streets with reasonable parking. Tell us when you book if there are any restrictions on your road, or if the boiler is in a loft, garage or down a narrow hallway. A boiler is heavy and bulky, so we plan the delivery and removal route to keep disruption to a minimum.
If you're in a new-build estate or there's limited drive space, we'll take that into account. Just let us know when you get in touch.
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A straight swap of like-for-like takes most of a day, usually 6 to 8 hours. If we're moving the boiler, changing the type of system, or the existing pipework needs work, it may take a day and a half. We'll give you an exact timeframe at the survey.
Yes, most of the time. The gas pipe usually just needs checking to make sure it's the right size. The main thing is the water pressure — modern combis need mains pressure, which most Filton homes have. We check it at the survey and tell you straight away if there's a problem.
If you're switching to a combi, we remove the old boiler, cylinder and loft tank, drain them safely and take them away. If you're keeping a system boiler, we replace just the boiler. Everything is disposed of properly and recycled where possible.
A boiler replacement doesn't need planning permission. Building Regulations apply, but as long as the boiler is Gas Safe approved and we're qualified to fit it, a sign-off is usually fast. We handle all the notifications and paperwork.
We work it out at the survey. We ask how many people live in the house, how many bathrooms, how you use hot water and how big the rooms are. If you have a combi, we also check the water pressure. Then we recommend the output that fits your home and budget.
All our new boiler installations come with a 5-year guarantee on the boiler and all the fittings we fit. Most boiler manufacturers also give a warranty — usually 5 to 10 years if the boiler is registered within 30 days of installation, which we do for you.
Tell us about your home and what's going wrong with the heating. We'll arrange a free visit, give you the price in writing, and answer any questions you have.
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