Boiler ReplacementEdinburgh

Replace your boiler if it is over 10–12 years old, breaking down repeatedly, producing higher energy bills, or struggling to heat your Edinburgh home evenly. Older boilers are typically 65–75% efficient vs 90–95% for modern condensing models — the savings often pay for replacement within 4–6 years.

In Edinburgh, a like-for-like combi boiler swap costs £1,800–£2,800 fully installed. Upgrading to a system boiler with a hot water cylinder ranges from £2,800–£4,200. Full system conversions (removing tanks, repiping) cost £4,200–£6,500. All prices include VAT, Gas Safe cert, and a 12-month labour warranty.

Yes — most like-for-like combi boiler swaps across Edinburgh are completed in a single day. Our engineers cover Morningside, Stockbridge, Leith, Bruntsfield, Marchmont, Murrayfield, Portobello, Corstorphine and all Edinburgh neighbourhoods with same-day availability most weeks.

We safely disconnect, remove, and dispose of your old boiler in full compliance with WEEE regulations. All recoverable metals are recycled through licensed waste carriers. You receive written confirmation of disposal — useful for home sale documentation.

Yes — the ECO4 scheme and Warmer Homes Scotland grant can provide free or heavily subsidised boiler replacements for eligible Edinburgh households. Eligibility is based on benefit status (Universal Credit, Pension Credit, etc.) and your home's EPC rating (D–G). We assess eligibility at no cost and manage all applications.

Absolutely — we replace boilers in Edinburgh tenement flats regularly. Key considerations include flue positioning (often through a rear wall or shaft), access to the gas meter, and building management rules. We assess all of this at free survey and ensure the installation is tidy and compliant.

For Edinburgh's hard winters we recommend Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, or Viessmann — all offer 10-year warranties when installed by approved engineers (which we are for all three). For tighter budgets, Ideal and Baxi offer excellent 7-year warranty options. We'll recommend the right model based on your home's size, bathrooms, and hot water demand.

In most Edinburgh properties with existing systems, yes. A power flush removes magnetite sludge that accumulates in older pipework. Without it, debris can damage a new boiler heat exchanger within 1–2 years, voiding the manufacturer warranty. We assess at free survey and quote for the power flush together with the boiler where needed.

Key signs you need replacement rather than repair: boiler over 12 years old, repair cost exceeds £500, parts are obsolete, boiler leaking internally, or energy bills have risen sharply. If your Edinburgh boiler breaks down repeatedly (2+ repairs in 2 years), replacement is almost always more cost-effective long-term.

Yes — in most cases existing radiators can be reused with a new boiler. We check each radiator's heat output meets room requirements and inspect for corrosion. If your system hasn't been power flushed recently, we'll include this to protect your new boiler. Radiator upgrades can also be quoted at the same time for one coordinated project.