If your boiler's broken down, it can be distressing and depressing. Find out about how much emergency boiler replacements costs with next day installation.
Do you have a boiler breakdown and need emergency boiler installation?
Good news! Heatable offers emergency boiler replacement, nationwide in as little as 24 hours.
Many common problems can occur with a boiler and getting them fixed by a registered gas-safe engineer within a quick timeframe can be expensive and stressful.
Suspect a leak? Safety first
If you suspect a gas leak, you should not hesitate to take the necessary steps to stay safe, this includes:
Turn off your gas immediately.
Do not use any switches.
Do not use any naked flames or smoke.
Call the Emergency Gas number (0800 111 999).
Smell gas inside your home? Call 0800 111 999 immediately. It's better to be safe, than sorry.
Do you really have a boiler installation emergency?
After safety, the next thing to consider is whether or not you actually need an emergency boiler replacement or if you can wait.
There are many Gas Safe engineers that operate 24/7 and 365 days a year, but outside of their normal working hours, they do charge a premium for their services.
The exact price depends on the type of boiler installation, but in order to get your boiler fitted quickly and outside of normal hours, you can expect to pay between 20% to 40% more than the usual price.
Using a traditional, local engineer, expect to pay 20-40% more if you're in an emergency. Use Heatable, and you won't be charged an extra penny.
Typically, a boiler installer will be able to visit you and provide you with a quote the same day. However, it’s always advised to get quotes from at least 3 different companies, which may lead to further delays.
If you’re not willing to pay the additional emergency fees, you can expect a new boiler installation to be completed between 7 to 14 days of the job being confirmed. Alternatively, you can get a fixed price from us, you’ll even be able to view the calendar and check current installer availability.
We offer installations as quickly as tomorrow (UK-wide), which is the next best thing to an emergency boiler installation.
Click here to get a fixed price for an emergency, next-day boiler installation.
Is your boiler out of warranty?
You may be thinking about whether it’s going to be cheaper to simply repair your boiler, rather than replace it, however, if it’s an emergency boiler installation you’re looking for, the likelihood is that you’ve got a pretty good idea of its current state.
If this isn’t the first time your boiler has broken down and it’s pretty old, then that’s a good indication that your boiler may be reaching the end of its life.
The following factors could mean that replacing your boiler will be more cost-effective:
The age of your boiler
Just like most things, boilers experience wear and tear to their internal components and given enough time, they will eventually break and need repairs or replacement.
In old boilers, these types of repair costs are more common and can soon rack up, making it far more cost-effective to simply replace your boiler with a new one.
Common part failures:
On average, the best combi boilers last around 10 years (that's a decade, to you and me), so if your boiler is getting on a bit, it’s a good indication that it might need to be replaced.
Repair costs
As mentioned, older boilers are much more likely to experience breakdowns due to part failures.
These parts can be expensive in any type of boiler but can be particularly costly in older boilers.
This is due to many older boilers no longer being in production, meaning parts can be more difficult to source.
Drops in efficiency
10+-year-old boilers are G-rated and only have an efficiency rating of around 70%. This means for every £1 spent, 30p is being totally wasted. Modern A-rated boilers (like the one's Heatable install), are 90%+ efficient.
Emergency boiler installation costs
How much will an emergency boiler installation cost?
Just like a typical boiler installation, the final cost will vary and depend on a variety of factors, these include the following:
The type of boiler you have installed e.g. regular, combi or system.
The model you choose e.g. mid-range vs. premium.
If you want to move your boiler to a different location.
If you want to convert from one boiler type to another.
Any extras you purchase e.g. smart thermostats, premium magnetic filters etc.
For illustration, a straightforward combi swap (installing a new combi boiler in place of your current one) is going to be less expensive than converting from a different type of boiler to another e.g. from a combi to a system boiler.
The most common, emergency boiler replacement is a combi boiler replacement. It's much more straight forward, making it cheaper.
This is because these installations are more complex, requiring more time, more labour and typically more materials. More everything.
It also depends on the model of boiler you choose, we offer more value-orientated brands such as Alpha, as well as premium, award-winning boiler brands such as Worcester Bosch and Viessmann.
The good news is that we offer multiple ways to pay for your replacement boiler, including cash and pay monthly boilers on finance.
Read our more in-depth complete guide on new boiler costs.
Emergency boiler installations, how long do they take?
It’s important to consider how long your replacement boiler installation may take, as some are more complicated than others.
As a rough guide...
Install Type | Time to Complete |
Emergency Combi Boiler Replacement | 1 Day |
Emergency Regular/System Boiler Replacement | 1 Day |
Emergency System Conversion | 1-2 Days |
Emergency Back Boiler Conversion | 1-2 Days |
To get a fixed price on a new boiler, click here.
However, once you have spoken to various local emergency plumbers and managed to get a quote you are happy with, you can easily add 1-2 days on top of the actual installation time.
Choose Heatable, and you can get your new boiler fitted the next day. Not just that, but the boiler will be from a reputable, award-winning brand like Worcester Bosch.
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Which boiler brands can you choose?
At Heatable, we offer combi, system, and regular boilers from leading and reputable boiler manufacturers only. All of them are modern, highly efficient A-rated boilers, award-winning and come with a market-leading 10-year guarantee. Here are the brands we currently offer:
Worcester Bosch Boilers
Worcester Bosch Boilers are an industry titan that has built a 5-star reputation in the UK. Many of their best-selling boilers have been awarded the Which? Best Buy Award for 10 years running.
Together with their unbeatable 10-year guarantee, customer service and easily sourced parts, you have the best boiler manufacturer in the country.
We fit Worcester Bosch boilers, all over the UK, next day.
You can read more about Worcester Bosch boilers, here.
Viessmann Boilers
Viessmann is a relatively new boiler brand in the UK market, but they have dominated the European market for many decades.
Since their entry into the UK, they have earned a solid reputation among both installers and consumers and as a result, were also awarded the Which? Best Buy Award in 2021.
Read more about Viessmann boilers, here.
Alpha Boilers
Alpha Boilers are a budget-option brand that has been increasing its market share in the UK-wide boiler market over the last few years.
They are a fantastic option for the buyer who is looking for a reliable and affordable heating solution with a whopping warranty (10 years exclusive to Heatable).
Read more about Alpha boilers, here.
Emergency boiler installation: Conclusion
How can you get your boiler installed in an emergency fast?
Without boasting, get your emergency boiler replacement quote and buy from us, here’s why:
Gas Safe installation within 24 hours
Thousands of happy customers – an average score of 4.9 on Trustpilot (that’s better than the market leader)
Price match guarantee – if you find a cheaper quote, we will match (must be like for like).
Multiple payment options - interest-free available
12-year warranty
Fixed price guarantee – no hidden costs
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