THE SHORT ANSWER
WHAT IS IN THE NUMBER
The commonest reason two quotes look thousands apart is that one of them is not quoting the same job. Here is the line-by-line.
In every price we give
The boiler
Your chosen model, new, with the manufacturer warranty
The fit
Labour, removal and disposal of the old boiler
Standard kit
Flue, standard fittings, and the controls you have now
System flush
So the new boiler is not working against old debris
Magnetic filter
Required by most manufacturers for the full warranty
VAT and registration
VAT included, warranty registered on the day
Told to you before we quote
Moving the boiler
New flue, new pipework runs, usually a second day
Back boiler removal
Fireplace work and a full system rethink
System to combi
Removing tanks and cylinder, repiping, decorating after
Pipework upgrades
Where existing gas or water pipe is undersized
Powerflush
Only where the system is genuinely dirty, not as standard
Access work
Scaffolding for a flue that cannot be reached safely
IF IT IS PAST SAVING
Sometimes a service tells you the boiler is on borrowed time.
If that is where yours is, you will get told straight rather than sold to. These are the four we fit, all fully fitted, VAT included, with a 10 year warranty.
Most popular
Baxi 800
Best value, most homes
Fitted, from
£1,995
Fully fitted, VAT included
UK-built compact unit
Fits in kitchen cupboards
Quiet operation
10-year warranty
Pick this boiler
Ideal Logic Max
Best British-built option
Fitted, from
£2,200
Fully fitted, VAT included
Hull-built, strong UK warranty
Easy-service design
Good for hard-water areas
10-year warranty
Pick this boiler
Vaillant ecoFIT pure
Quietest in the range
Fitted, from
£2,410
Fully fitted, VAT included
German engineering
Lowest noise rating
Sleek compact design
10-year warranty
Pick this boiler
Worcester 8000
Premium UK brand
Fitted, from
£2,620
Fully fitted, VAT included
Household-name UK brand
Stainless-steel heat exchanger
Premium build quality
10-year warranty
Pick this boiler
READING A QUOTE
1
Some quotes are boiler-and-labour with the extras listed separately, so the number you compare is not the number you pay. Ours includes the boiler, the fit, the standard kit, the magnetic filter, the system flush and the VAT. Ask for the all-in figure and compare those.
2
A new boiler on an unflushed system is the most common cause of an early failure and a refused warranty claim. If a quote does not mention flushing the system and fitting a filter, it is cheaper for a reason.
3
A 10 year warranty only exists once somebody registers it with the manufacturer. We do it on the day. After that it stays valid only with an annual service by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
WHICH JOB IS YOURS
Same spot, combi to combi
Same spot, but the pipework needs work
Coming off a back boiler
System boiler and cylinder to a combi
COMMON QUESTIONS
How much is a new boiler in Bridgend?
What makes a boiler installation cost more?
Is the price fixed or an estimate?
Do you charge for the quote?
How long does an installation take?
Do you take payment up front?
BEFORE YOU GO
More of the same, written by the engineers who do the work.