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Gas & Boiler Engineers in Earley
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Servicing and safety checks
Annual boiler services, and landlord gas safety certificates for every gas appliance in a rented home.
New boilers and heating
Combi, system and regular boiler replacements, radiators, power flushes and magnetic filters.
Gas work is not a DIY job. By law, anyone working on your boiler, gas fire or hob must be on the Gas Safe Register. Before they start, ask to see their Gas Safe ID card and check the back to confirm they're qualified for your type of appliance.
Most of Earley's homes are in Lower Earley, which was built from the late 1970s through the 1980s. Many of those houses were built with a regular or system boiler and a hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard. Most have had a new boiler at least once since, but plenty still have the original pipework, radiators and cylinder. When the boiler is next replaced, it's a good time to ask whether a combi or a new cylinder suits the house better, and whether the system needs a flush first. Sludge from 40-year-old radiators can block a new boiler's pump and heat exchanger.
On closely spaced estates, flue position matters. A modern condensing boiler gives off a visible plume of vapour, and the rules on how close a flue can be to windows, doors and boundaries are strict. If the new boiler can't go where the old one was, your engineer may need a plume kit or a different flue route, which can add to the price.
The water here is hard, and limescale builds up fastest where water is heated. In a combi, that means the plate heat exchanger that makes your hot water. Check every new-boiler quote includes scale protection, a magnetic system filter and inhibitor.
The University of Reading's Whiteknights campus sits on Earley's edge, so many homes nearby are let to students and staff. Every rented home with gas needs a landlord gas safety check every 12 months, and the tenants must get a copy.
When comparing quotes, check the boiler make and model, the warranty and what keeps it valid, and what the flue work involves. Reviews on Trade Pilot come from real, invoiced jobs. If you smell gas, leave the property, turn off the gas at the meter if it's safe to do so, and call 0800 111 999.
Typical prices
| Job | Typical UK range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual boiler service | £80–£150 | Many warranties need a yearly service |
| Boiler repair, typical fault | £150–£450 | A major part such as the PCB or heat exchanger can cost £400–£750 |
| New combi boiler, like-for-like swap | £2,200–£4,000 | Depends on the brand, flue changes, filter and warranty length |
| New system or regular boiler, like-for-like | £2,500–£4,500 | A new cylinder is extra if needed |
| Landlord gas safety certificate | £65–£110 | Add about £10–£15 for each extra appliance |
| Power flush | £400–£800 | Depends on the number of radiators and the system's condition |
Typical UK ranges; your quotes depend on the job and access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A like-for-like combi swap usually costs £2,200 to £4,000 fitted. Converting a system with a cylinder to a combi, or moving the boiler, costs more, because of the extra pipework and flue work.
A combi suits homes with one bathroom and frees up the airing cupboard. If two showers are often used at once, a system boiler with a cylinder usually works better. Your engineer should size it to your home.
Condensing boilers give off a vapour plume, and flues must be kept a set distance from windows, doors and boundaries. On closely spaced homes, a plume kit redirects the vapour so the boiler can stay where it is.
Every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Give tenants a copy within 28 days of the check, or before they move in, and keep each record for at least two years.
Ask to see their Gas Safe ID card and check the back, which lists the types of gas work they're qualified to do. You can also check them on the Gas Safe Register website.
Trades choose the postcodes they cover. Enter your postcode when you post your job and we'll match you with engineers who work in your area. If none covers it yet, we'll match you as soon as one does.
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