New Boiler

Paddy10

I need a new gas boiler to replace my 16 year old fireplace Baxi boiler inset. The gasman told me they do not make this type anymore and so I need a wall mounted boiler which will mean relocating the new boiler to front or back wall. Surely, a bit of extra materials like piping will not be too much of an extra cost. I have been quoted 4000 from SJM Plumbing and Heating. Dublin plumbing and gas 25050. Swift Energy 2399(boiler only) As my house was built in the 1960s I may be entitled to a grant. It is worth applying for this?
Would anyone care to recommend a particular brand of boiler or company to supply and fit in the west Dublin area. Thanks.

salmocab

Make sure when your comparing quotes that what they are quoting are comparable.

Dtp1979

You’re all over the place op. Are some companies fitting heating controls? Once your house was built pre 2006 Then you’re entitled to the same grant Regardless of the year, but you’re only entitled to the grant if you’re getting new heating controls. There is no grant for boiler only change. If you want the job done properly then you should should be quoted on

New boiler with at least 5 year warranty.
Power flush (not chemical flush) of heating system
Magnetic filter fitted to new boiler
This usually costs (for a straight swap) around 2,00 - 2,400 depending on the system size and boiler used.

The fact you’re moving boiler position and more than likely increasing gas pipe size as it’s unlikely 3/4” gas pipe was ran to an old back boiler then I’d say add anything up to Another 2,000 on that original price. Now, I could be a mile off the mark as jobs like these can vary hugely.

If you’re putting in heating controls to the job I’d say add another 1,500. From this you’ll be entitled to 700 back.

So normally speaking, including heating controls, you’d be looking at 4 - 6k.
If anyone is quoting you between 2-3k for the job then they’re a cowboy cutting corners

Cantonahuges

Totally agree . Boiler change. heating controls . Upgrade gas pipework and bonding . Flush system very important when changing from a back boiler. 6k all day long done properly. My advice go as local as you can

rightjob!

Be carefull of cheap prices and companies who sub contract the work out.

A post worth reading would be “mains fed combi disaster”
A good example of a cheap installation which is now a mess and could have been easily avoided.

Wearb

Op. Be sure the read the PM from sleeper12. I am awaiting permission to approve his post where he highlights the need to research your installer.