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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.
Many of Tilehurst's homes were built between the 1950s and the 1970s, and their heating systems often show it. Some still have a back boiler behind a gas fire in the living room, and many have a regular boiler with a hot water cylinder and tanks in the loft. Replacing a back boiler means removing it and the fire, fitting a new boiler elsewhere, usually in the kitchen, and rerouting pipework and the flue. That's a bigger job than a like-for-like swap, so expect it to take longer and cost more. Swapping a tank-fed system for a combi frees up the airing cupboard and loft, but suits homes with one bathroom best.
Tilehurst's water is among the hardest in Reading, and limescale builds up fastest where water is heated. In a combi, that means the plate heat exchanger that makes your hot water. Signs include hot water that swings between hot and cold, a boiler that bangs or kettles, and flow that drops over time. Long-standing building regulations guidance expects scale protection on combis in hard-water areas, so check every new-boiler quote includes a scale reducer, as well as a magnetic system filter and inhibitor.
On older systems, sludge from corroding radiators can block pumps and heat exchangers. An engineer may recommend a power flush before fitting a new boiler, so the new one isn't damaged.
When comparing quotes, check the boiler make and model, the warranty and what keeps it valid, and what the flue and condensate 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 |
| Conversion to a combi, including removing a back boiler or tanks | £3,500–£5,500 | Includes new pipework and flue |
| 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. Replacing a back boiler, or converting a tank-fed system to a combi, typically costs £3,500 to £5,500, because of the extra pipework and flue work.
Back boilers are usually old and less efficient than modern boilers, and parts can be hard to find. If yours is still working, get it serviced, and plan a replacement before it fails rather than in a winter emergency.
On a combi, it's often a scaled-up plate heat exchanger or a sticking diverter valve. Both are common in hard-water areas like Tilehurst, and both are repairable.
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.
Not always. If your radiators have cold spots or the water is dark and sludgy, a flush helps protect the new boiler. Your engineer should check the system and explain why.
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.
Yes. Posting a job and receiving quotes is free for homeowners, and you don't have to accept any quote.
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