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Straight answers, with the prices in them
Most firms in this trade will not tell you what anything costs until they are standing in your hall. These are the questions we get asked most, answered properly, with our actual figures in them. All prices exclude VAT and are confirmed after a free survey.
How much does a new boiler cost in Edinburgh?
Our boiler installations start at £1,750 + VAT for a straight combi swap, £2,300 + VAT for our most popular upgrade and £3,000 + VAT for a premium install. The final figure is confirmed after a free survey.
Read the guideHow much is a landlord gas safety certificate in Edinburgh?
A landlord gas safety check covering up to two appliances is £70 + VAT. With a boiler service included it is £85 + VAT. Both are carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers, registration 523861.
Read the guideHow much does a plumber cost in Edinburgh?
We charge £70 + VAT an hour, with a one hour minimum on all jobs, plus the cost of materials. There is no call-out fee, so you are not paying for us to arrive.
Read the guideWhy are my radiators cold at the bottom but hot at the top?
Cold at the bottom and hot at the top is sludge, not air. Bleeding will not fix it. A power flush of the full system starts at £500 + VAT and clears it properly.
Read the guideHow much does it cost to replace a radiator?
Replacing a single radiator starts at £180 + VAT for a like-for-like swap where the new radiator fits the existing pipework and valve positions.
Read the guideHow much does a new central heating system cost in Edinburgh?
A complete new central heating system starts from £5,000 + VAT. That covers the boiler, radiators and pipework, designed for the property rather than dropped in.
Read the guideWhat size boiler do I need?
It comes down to how many bathrooms you have, how many radiators you are heating, and what your hot water demand looks like. Not the floor area of the house, and bigger is not better.
Read the guideHow long does it take to fit a new boiler?
A boiler installation takes 1 to 4 days depending on the circumstances. A straight like-for-like swap is at the short end. Bathroom plumbing takes around 3 to 4 days.
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