How much does it cost to move a boiler?

Moving to a different floor 

Floorboards will need to be lifted and replaced and the pipework extended to the new floor.

Moving the flue 

You need a flue to get rid of any waste products from your boiler and for most boiler relocations, you’ll need to have a new flue fitted. 

How far you want to move it 

Moving it to a different place in the same room will usually cost less than relocating it to a different room (or floor).

Boiler type

There’ll be additional costs for system and regular boilers if you also want to move your hot water cylinder and/or water tank. 

Changing your boiler type

You may want to change the kind of boiler you have at the same time, which might cost more depending on the amount of work involved. However, you’ll only need to change your boiler type if your current one doesn’t match your hot water demand, which could happen if you add any extra bathrooms to your home or now have more people living with you.

Boiler age

An older boiler might be harder to move, potentially making it more expensive. In this case, you may want to consider getting a new, more efficient model which will add to the cost. If your current model is non-condensing moving it is probably not your best option, and you should consider getting a new boiler fitted in the new location.

Non-boiler related costs

Depending on the extent of the move, you may need to think about other costs such as boxing in new pipes, paintwork, retiling your floor and even having carpets refitted or replaced. You’ll also need to move the electrics for the boiler and the connections to your heating control if it isn’t wireless. Not all engineers are able to do this, so check before you decide which company to go with. If you’re moving your boiler to the loft, your flue will need to exit through the roof. You may need tiles replaced and someone to make sure it is watertight. Whilst not all engineers will do this, at E.ON we make sure your roof is left as it should be.

Might not be suitable for regular or system boiler as there is likely not enough space for the water cylinder

It’s more difficult and expensive to fit as it requires moving up at least one floor. It’s also worth bearing in mind that accessing your boiler will be harder, so this isn’t a good choice for some homes. The loft must have safe access, a boarded floor and lighting, which all adds to the cost.  

You have to think about electrical safety when putting a boiler close to water. Our boiler experts will be able to tell you where you can safely put a boiler in your bathroom.

If your boiler is old there’s a risk with carbon monoxide leaks, which is more dangerous if someone is sleeping. However, we would always recommend a carbon monoxide detector in any room where a boiler is fitted. Also if your boiler is old, it’s probably time to consider getting a new one, you can get a quote for a new boiler here. 

There’s a risk of it freezing in winter, leaving you without a working boiler when you need it most. To avoid this, make sure your boiler has adequate frost protection, for example, an air and pipe thermostat. Worcester Bosch boilers are a good option here as they have an inbuilt frost thermostat that turns your boiler on when the air temperature drops below the set temperature (usually 5C), however you may still need an external air and pipe thermostat too that will turn off the boiler when it has reached a temperature above 25C.  

If you have a small kitchen, think about whether you’ll miss the cupboard space.

It’s important to keep the boiler and its wiring unobstructed, so if you use your utility room for lots of storage, another location may be more suitable.