Boiler Installation Leeds: Get A New Boiler Or Boiler Replacement in Leeds

If you live in Leeds or West Yorkshire and need a new boiler, you’re probably overwhelmed by all your options: there are countless boiler models out there, and tonnes of installers — all of whom claim to be the best.

In this guide, we’ll provide you all the information you’ll need to find a quality new boiler for your home, and get it installed without delays or paying more than you should. Read on to find out more!

Fastest Option for Boiler Installations in Leeds

If you need urgent help with boiler installation, an online installer like Heatable is your best bet.

Firstly, the company has a vast national network of Gas Safe registered heating engineers, who are able to service homes in Leeds on short notice.

Secondly, operating on an online business model helps Heatable keeps its overhead low, which often translates into fantastic new boiler deas. In fact, Heatable offer some of the lowest prices we have seen on a wide range of top boilers from all the best boiler manufacturers, including Worcester Bosch, Viessmann, Ideal, and others.

You can get your own fixed-price boiler quote from Heatable now by filling in their anonymous questionnaire.

National Boiler Companies and Smaller Local Trades 

Whilst using an online installer is a great way to get your new boiler installed quickly, you should never settle for a single quote. So, we recommend that after getting your boiler quote from Heatable, you also ring up your local heating engineers and national companies — you may well find just the right new boiler deal.

The key piece of advice here is to get as many quotes as you can. Three quotes is the absolute minimum you should aim for, but the more you get the better your chances of finding a fair boiler installation price.

National Installation Companies

The UK has a several nationwide installation companies, of which British Gas is probably the best-known. These companies usually have a high profile, with adverts running on TV and in national newspapers.

But all these marketing efforts should be a red flag — such advertising campaigns don’t come cheap, and their costs are typically passed on to the consumer. Our experience suggests that national installation companies will usually charge more than any other type of provider.

However, this is not always the case, which is why we still suggest you get a boiler quote — you might just find an attractive offer. Also, with large national companies, you can typically expect quality workmanship and a helpful customer service team.

Local Heating and Gas Installers

In Leeds and the West Yorkshire Urban area, there are literally hundreds of independent local gas and heating engineers offering new boiler installation deals. These companies typically offer boiler repair service, too.

These small installers and independent traders can vary in quality, so it’s important to do some research before choosing one.

That said, a local installer will almost always charge a lower price than national installation companies. So, as long as you hire one that’s reputable, it’s a good way to save money on your boiler installation in Leeds. Just make sure you hear multiple good reports from past customers and get an itemised quote before you agree to use them.

Which Boiler Should You Install?

Any installer worth their salt should be able to advise you on the best boiler for your property. But it’s worth noting that installers often have their preferred manufacturer and may even have agreements to get certain boilers at a discount rate.

While this makes perfect business sense for them, it can mean that you’re not always being furnished with the best boiler to suit your needs. So, before you start looking around for boiler quotes, do some research and narrow down your selection of preferred boiler types and models. To start, try answering the 4 questions below:

What Fuel Do I Want My Boiler to Run On?

The first thing to consider is what fuel you need your boiler to run on. There are various different options available:

• Gas
• LPG
• Oil
• Electricity
• Renewable energy sources

As Leeds is a large city, most residents are connected to the gas grid. Gas boilers are typically the cheapest to operate, and you’ll find that they come with the widest selection of models.

What Boiler Type Is Most Appropriate for My Property?

The next decision is what type of gas boiler is right for your property. There are 3 distinct boiler types:

Combi Boiler — Easy to Install, Heats Water on Demand, No Need for Water Storage

Combination boilers are incredibly popular in the UK. A combi boiler produces hot water on demand, and is able to serve both the central heating system and your taps without water storage tanks. Unfortunately, combi boilers are not ideal if you use lots of hot water (i.e. you have multiple showers or taps running at once).

Regular Boiler — Produces a High Volume of Hot Water, But Takes Up Lots of Space

A regular boiler is capable of providing high volumes of hot water, but requires water feeder tanks and a hot water cylinder. If you live in a larger home, or already have a water tank in the roof and like your airing cupboard, a regular boiler is the right one for you.

System Boiler — Good Option For Mid-sized Properties With High Water Demand

System boilers also work with a hot water cylinder, and are thus able to supply thirsty households with plenty of hot water. However, unlike regular boilers, they don’t require water storage tanks, since they get cold water from the mains.

Is a Compact Boiler Worth It?

Compact boilers are designed to fit into kitchen cupboards. Note that their small size doesn’t make them any less powerful than their bulkier counterparts; it does, however, drive up their price tag.

What’s the Ideal Boiler Size for Your Home?

When you hear your installer talking about gas boiler size, they are really referring to the unit’s power capacity. It is vital that you buy a new boiler that’s the right size for your property.

If your boiler is too small, it won’t have enough power to heat your home and provide sufficient hot water.

Conversely, if you choose a boiler that’s too big for your property, you will end up burning fuel unnecessarily and your heating bills will go up.

Boiler Sizing Table

To give you a broad idea, we have compiled the gas boiler size table below.

Property Type	Radiators	Bathrooms	Boiler Size
Apartments, 1 & 2 bed houses	10 or fewer	1	24kW-27kW
Medium size 2-4 bed homes	10-15	2	28kW-34kW
Larger Properties	15-20	2+	35kW-42kW

Please bear in mind that this is an estimate based on average hot water use. Choosing the right-sized boiler is not a precise science, so it’s best to get a qualified Gas Safe heating engineer to advise you on the size before proceeding with the boiler installation.

However, an engineer is likely to charge you for a callout, but you can still get a free size recommendation by using an online boiler calculator, like this one from Heatable. Their online form asks all the key details about your home and central heating system. It then uses this data to recommend a suitable size for your new boiler and gives you a range of fixed-price boiler quotes.

Leeds Boiler Installation: How Much Does It Cost?

There is an awful lot of variables involved in the cost of a new boiler, and every property is different. However, for an average-sized home in Leeds, buying a 24kW combi boiler from Worcester Bosch will set you back around £2,500, boiler installation included.

You can get a far more accurate boiler quote from Heatable and use it as a benchmark when comparing prices from other installers.

Boiler Installation in a New Location

One significant factor in the cost of boiler installations is whether or not you need to install your new boiler in a new location.

Here’s why it matters.

Your old boiler is already hooked up to water and gas pipes, as well as electrical wiring. If you choose to install your new boiler in a different spot, then all these pipes and wires must be moved there, too. In some cases, the engineers will have to remove the drywall to access all this infrastructure.

Then there’s the new flue, and any work needed on external walls or the roof of your property.

Thanks to all the labour, equipment, and materials associated with relocating the pipes and wires, you’ll always pay more to fit a new boiler in a new location. We’d expect the added cost to be somewhere around £350 to £750 on top of the boiler installation bill — you can get a quote for a boiler installation that includes relocation here.

Do I Need to Buy Any Extras?

Another factor in the cost of installing a replacement boiler is whether you need any extras.

Some installers will throw these in as part of their quote, whilst others may add the prices on, which means your final bill can be higher than you expected.

There are lots of useful extras that are well worth installing, as they may increase the life of your new appliance and help save on boiler repairs in the future. Here are the ones worth considering:

Magnetic Filter — Keeps the System Free of Sludge

This filter collects metallic debris that circulates throughout your heating system. This debris can develop into heating sludge, which affects your boiler’s performance and may even damage components. The magnetic filter keeps the debris until an engineer cleans it out during your annual boiler service.

Scale Filter – Prevents Limescale Buildup in the Central Heating System

If you live in a hard water area (and Leeds is right on the edge of one) a limescale filter is a sensible investment. Limescale can damage boiler components, but a scale filter helps to prevent its buildup. This type of filter also gets cleaned during boiler servicing.

Hot / Power Flush – Cleans the System Before You Install a New Boiler

If your heating system is fairly old, your Gas Safe boiler engineer may recommend a hot or power flush before you install a new boiler. This is to clear out any debris or sludge that’s already in the system.

That said, be careful: power flushing an old heating system can damage joints and pipework, so it’s not always a good idea. Always consult with your Gas Safe engineers before proceeding.

Summary

If you live in Leeds or West Yorkshire and you need a new boiler installed, we hope that this guide has helped you find a new replacement boiler.

Is there anything we’ve missed? If you have any questions about boiler installations, feel free to leave us a comment in the box below.