How much for a new boiler?

sam1970

I am planning a loft conversion and an extension and as I have a non combi boiler (with tanks every where) I think I need to start by changing the boiler to a combi one to free the loft space before starting work (annoying as the boiler is only 8 years old and works perfectly). How much should I expect to pay for a new combi boiler which is big enough to heat what will be (after extension) a 5 bed house + large loft (after conversion) including all controls and fitting? I am in the West Midlands....Thanks

Doozergirl

sam1970 wrote: »

I am planning a loft conversion and an extension and as I have a non combi boiler (with tanks every where) I think I need to start by changing the boiler to a combi one to free the loft space before starting work (annoying as the boiler is only 8 years old and works perfectly). How much should I expect to pay for a new combi boiler which is big enough to heat what will be (after extension) a 5 bed house + large loft (after conversion) including all controls and fitting? I am in the West Midlands....Thanks

It won't just be the boiler - you've got a significant plumbing change and additions to be made as part of the job which you should get priced in to be done as one.

sam1970

couple of years ago BG offerd to do it for £3000 but that obviously without the planned extra room and loft we planning to do..I guess will need bigger boiler..Obviously will never use BG

cyclonebri1

Are you sure a combi is the best option, there is a limit to how much house you can heat with a standard domestic combi.

If you wanted a combi for a 4 bed house, and it was site for site replacement of an older combi, and you could source all the stuff yourself and pay fit only £1500 could do it.
To move a standard kitchen boiler, you could add another £500. Remember this is if you can find someone that will accept some input from yourself.
But to replace a wet tank system and extend and modify could run you another £3k in plumbing charges including moding the DWS.

sam1970

I have been told in the past that I will be better off with conventional system than combi boiler although it can be fitted..my problem is I need the loft space for the conversion

cyclonebri1

sam1970 wrote: »

I have been told in the past that I will be better off with conventional system than combi boiler although it can be fitted..my problem is I need the loft space for the conversion

Yes, I think you were told correctly, but don't forget you can fit 2 separate systems, a new combi to heat the house as is, and a smaller possibly more basic system for the upper deck. It does ensure you have some overlap too in times of breakdown if that ever happens.

A small combi installed along with all the new plumbing may well be the best option.
Don't forget, 5 bed house costs.

Ray_Alexander

Well the prices may vary, but I'd be against calling the big names that you see on tv as they can be very expensive. In fact, when I needed a new boiler I did some research and opted for a combi boiler myself.

When it came to costs (inc. possible plumbing and stuff) I had a heck of a time getting some quotes. The small one man companies weren't all that keen on the job plus I'd heard that some of them tend not to offer support in case there's problems later on.

But I kept on digging and finally got a competitive price and was able to get finance too from a local firm (stl heating). I'm not sure what local firms you can call, but if you're getting nowhere then give them a try. I found them helpful.

Dan-Dan

keep mentioning that company name eh Ray

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prosaver

cant you keep it and move a few pipes and board it up?

SuzieSue

You could always get a conventional boiler and an unvented cylinder. This would mean you could get rid of the tanks in your loft and you wouldn't have the disadvantages of a combi boiler.

(I know this is a very old thread, but it might be useful for someone else).