James Elston
Published June 24, 2024
Expert Boiler Installation in Mirfield
Energy Saving Trust figures show UK property owners can save several hundred pounds annually by upgrading to a modern energy-efficient boiler. To achieve efficiency it’s vital to choose the right size boiler. If it’s too small it won’t heat your space effectively while, if it’s oversized, energy and money are wasted. The range of heating solutions on the market is exciting but can also be overwhelming.
Eco Happy has helped thousands of households and businesses find their ideal boiler. Our certified professionals ensure boilers are installed properly and promptly. Proper installation supports optimal performance and avoids risks like gas leaks and malfunctions.
To get started on a new boiler installation in Mirfield, contact Eco Happy and let us help you achieve a new level of comfort and efficiency – and amazing lower energy bills!
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What Type Of Boiler Do You Need?
To find the right boiler for your unique circumstances consider the following questions: How big is your property? What are your heating and hot water needs? What type of boiler is being replaced? What are your environmental considerations? How insulated is your property? What is your budget?
The boiler fuel you opt for is also a critical consideration. Let’s touch on this briefly:
- Gas and oil – dependable and relatively affordable but are being phased out in the long term.
- Electricity – cleaner than gas, dependable but currently expensive.
- Electricity from renewables – affordable and eco-friendly.
- Biomass wood chips – affordable and relatively eco-friendly.
- Hydrogen – we mention hydrogen because green hydrogen has been discussed as a substitute for gas; however hydrogen heating is not a realistic option at this stage.
There is plenty to think about when investing in a new boiler. Let’s explore the main boiler options and break down approximate costs and sizing guidelines.
Combi boiler
Best for:
- Apartments
- Smaller homes (with one or two bathrooms).
- Smaller offices with low water demand.
A combi boiler is a compact appliance that heats your water on demand directly from the mains supply. These all-in-one boilers deliver quick hot water and efficient heating. They boast energy efficiencies of over 90% and sleek stylish designs.
Their main disadvantage is they struggle to supply hot water to more than one or two taps simultaneously. Additionally, they don’t work well in low-pressure water zones. There is a combi-hybrid incorporating a hot water tank that helps to overcome these challenges, but this invalidates the combi’s uniquely compact appeal.
Combis come in gas, electric, or oil variants.
System boiler
Best for:
- Most types of residential and commercial properties.
- Work well in areas with low water pressure.
System boilers are similar to conventional boilers, except they connect directly to the water mains, eliminating the need for a cold water tank. A hot water storage tank is integrated into the system to ensure reliable warm water. Robust heat to radiators and underfloor heating is also delivered effectively. These boilers come in a wide range of sizes to suit different heating demands.
System boilers are a great choice for busy households where a shower, the washing machine, and the garden hose may all run at the same time.
Gas, electricity, oil, and LPG models are available.
Conventional boiler
Best for:
- All types of residential and commercial properties.
- Properties in areas where the water pressure is low.
The conventional boiler is the most tried and trusted of all the UK’s heating systems. These traditional (or heat-only) boilers have warmed millions of UK properties for generations. The system comprises a boiler unit, a hot water cylinder, and a cold water tank. This setup takes up more space than alternatives like combi boilers but provides dependable central heating to all types of properties.
Because they burn fossil fuels, conventional boilers are not part of our low-carbon future, so expect gas boiler installation to slow in the decades ahead. That said, these boilers are still an essential part of the UK’s heating mix and won’t be phased out for many years (though gas boiler installation in new builds may be discontinued from 2025).
Most heat-only boilers use natural gas. LPG and oil models are also available to cater to those off the gas grid.
Electric boiler
Best for:
- Small to medium-sized homes.
- Small offices.
- Modest-sized homes and offices powered by renewables.
Using electricity to heat water for your central heating system, electric boilers are highly efficient, with the best appliances exceeding 95% efficiency. They are also quiet and relatively easy to install.
Their main disadvantage is they are expensive to run. The average cost per kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity is substantially higher than gas (24.50p compared to 6.04 per the latest Energy Price Cap adjustment). With an off-peak Economy 7/10 electricity plan, consumers can use the cheaper off-peak rates to reduce costs here somewhat.
The real win of electric boilers is when they are paired with renewable energy. If your property is powered by solar or wind, your boiler costs fall dramatically and your heating becomes truly clean and green.
Biomass boiler
Best for:
- Larger homes.
- Commercial premises.
- Rural properties.
A biomass boiler uses wood pellets, logs, or chips as its fuel source. Biomass boilers are a low-carbon heating system – though they aren’t entirely eco-friendly. Trees are felled for fuel, but the industry does make active efforts to replace them and minimise the environmental impact.
Biomass pellets or logs are relatively cheap, costing on average 3p-7p per kWh (similar to gas). However, the capital outlay for biomass boilers is hefty. Automatic models cost over £10,000 while manual feeding models may cost you £5,000 (excluding installation).
Achieving 80-90% efficiency, these boilers are an effective heating solution for larger homes, farms, and a variety of business premises.
How Much Does It Cost To Install A New Boiler In Mirfield?
The cost of installing a new boiler in Mirfield varies depending on:
- The type and model of boiler. With the range of products available, you can opt for a premium ‘all-bells-and-whistles’ unit or something more affordable.
- The complexity of the boiler installation. Replacing an old conventional boiler with a combi is quite involved, for example. It entails removing tanks and pipes, reconfiguring the system, and fitting new connections. The job tends to be more expensive than a simple combi-for-combi swap.
Here are the cost estimates for new boilers in your area. Note that these are estimates because every situation is different.
New Boiler Costs for Residential Homes
1-bedroom home
| Boiler type | Cost (excluding installation) | Cost (including Installation) | Average cost (with installation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | £750 – £1,800 | £1,500 – £3,500 | £2,650 |
| Combi | £500 – £2,000 | £1,500 – £3,000 | £2,590 |
| Electric | £590 – £1,500 | £1,000 – £2,795 | £1,790 |
| System | £600 – £1,500 | £1,500 – £3,000 | £2,500 |
| Biomass | £4,000 – £12,000 | £7,000 – £20,000 | £15,500 |
2-bedroom home
| Boiler type | Cost (excluding installation) | Cost (including Installation) | Average cost (with installation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | £1,000 – £2,500 | £1,800 – £4,500 | £3,455 |
| Combi | £700 – £2,500 | £1,500 – £4,500 | £2,750 |
| Electric | £590 – £2,500 | £1,900 – £3,295 | £2,585 |
| System | £800 – £2,000 | £1,500 – £4,000 | £2,790 |
| Biomass | £5,000 – £14,000 | £7,000 – £20,000 | £15,500 |
3-4 bedroom home
| Boiler type | Cost (excluding installation) | Cost (including Installation) | Average cost (with installation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | £1,500 – £3,000 | £2,500 – £4,500 | £3,500 |
| Combi | £1,400 – £3,000 | £2,000 – £4,500 | £3,250 |
| Electric | £1,400 – £2,500 | £2,000 – £3,500 | £2,750 |
| System | £1,000 – £2,500 | £2,000 – £4,000 | £3,000 |
| Biomass | £6,000 – £14,000 | £10,000 – £21,000 | £16,000 |
5 and more bedrooms
| Boiler type | Cost (excluding installation) | Cost (including Installation) | Average cost (with installation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | £1,800 – £3,500 | £3,000 – £5,500 | £4,250 |
| Combi | £1,800 – £3,000 | £2,500 – £5,000 | £3,750 |
| Electric | £1,500 – £2,500 | £2,500 – £4,000 | £3,250 |
| System | £1,500 – £3,000 | £2,500 – £5,000 | £3,750 |
| Biomass | £8,000 – £20,000 | £10,000 – £25,000+ | £17,500 |
* To assist property owners to install a biomass boiler the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides grants of £5,000.
New boiler costs for commercial businesses
Small Business
| Boiler type | Cost (excluding installation) | Cost (including Installation) | Average cost (with installation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | £1,500 – £3,000 | £2,500 – £5,000 | £3,750 |
| Combi | £1,500 – £3,000 | £2,000 – £4,500 | £3,250 |
| Electric | £1,000 – £2,500 | £1,500 – £3,000 | £2,250 |
| System | £1,500 – £2,500 | £2,500 – £4,500 | £3,500 |
| Biomass | £5,000 – £10,000 | £10,000 – £16,000 | £13,000 |
Medium businesses
| Boiler type | Cost (excluding installation) | Cost (including Installation) | Average cost (with installation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | £2,500 – £4,000 | £4,000 – £6,500 | £5,250 |
| Combi | £2,000 – £3,500 | £3,500 – £5,500 | £4,500 |
| Electric | £1,500 – £3,000 | £2,500 – £4,500 | £3,500 |
| System | £2,000 – £3,500 | £3,500 – £6,000 | £4,750 |
| Biomass | £6,000 – £12,000 | £11,000 – £20,000 | £15,500 |
Large businesses
The cost of complex installations in large premises gets pricey. Several powerful boilers may be required, taking weeks to install.
| Boiler type | Cost (excluding installation) | Cost (including Installation) | Average cost (with installation) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | £3,500 – £6,000 | £5,000 – £10,000 | £7,500 |
| Combi | £3,000 – £5,000 | £4,500 – £8,000 | £6,250 |
| Electric | £2,500 – £4,000 | £3,500 – £7,000 | £5,250 |
| System | £3,000 – £5,500 | £5,000 – £9,000 | £7,000 |
| Biomass | £10,000 – £16,000 | £18,000 – £25,000+ | £21,500 |
What Size Boiler Do You Need?
Boilers come in different sizes, ranging in power outputs from under 7 kW to over 70 kW (or even over 100 kW for some industries). More rooms and bathrooms (and radiators) = a larger boiler. A poorly insulated building similarly needs a more powerful boiler, since so much heat escapes through roofs, doors, walls, and windows.
A rough rule of thumb for households is 1.5 kW- 2 kW of energy for every radiator, plus around 3 kW for hot water. So a house with 10 larger radiators needs a boiler with a heat output of at least 23 kW.
Here are approximate boiler sizes for different size residential and commercial properties.
For homes
Note: For combi boilers you typically need a higher kW because the combi’s energy output is divided between providing heat and hot water simultaneously.
| Number of bedrooms | Number of bathrooms | Number of radiators | Size of boiler | Type of boiler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 – 6 | 24 kW – 27 kW | Combi |
| 2 | 1 | 1 – 10 | 28 kW – 32 kW | Combi or Electric |
| 3 – 4 | 2 – 3 | 10 – 16 | 35 kW – 40 kW | System or Conventional |
| 5 or more | 4+ | 15 – 20+ | 40 kW – 50+ kW | Conventional, System or Biomass |
For commercial businesses
You’ll appreciate that commercial heating requirements differ widely from business to business. Here is an idea of estimated boiler outputs for different-sized commercial properties.
| Size | Number of hot water points | Number of radiators | Size of boiler | Type of boiler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 1 | 1-9 | 24 kW – 30 kW | Combi or System |
| Medium | 3 or more | 10-20 | 30 kW – 40 kW | System or Conventional |
| Large | Over 20 | 20 or more | 40 kW – 50+ kW | Conventional or Biomass |
What Are The Best Boiler Brands?
The following brands consistently rank among the UK’s best according to consumers, engineers, and heating experts.
- Alpha: Alpha Heating Innovation proudly brings Italian style to the UK market. Based in Kent, Alpha offers a wide range of appliances – from combis to powerful commercial setups. The brand has a well-deserved reputation for affordable quality.
- Baxi: Backed by 150 years of experience, this UK company offers a line of energy-efficient and attractive boilers. Baxi has an admirable record of after-sales service and support, a commendable asset in the industry.
- Ideal: Ideal Heating was founded in the UK in 1906. Serving the domestic and commercial markets, the company is firmly established as a popular and trusted name. An outstanding Trustpilot rating of 4.8 confirms Ideal’s reputation for excellence among customers and engineers.
- Viessmann: Viessmann is a German company with over 100 years of experience. The brand exemplifies premium design, German engineering, and quality assurances backed by market-leading warranties.
- Worcester Bosch: Worcester Bosch is a 50-year-old UK company that has become the most recognised name in the industry. With an impressive 14 Which? Best Buy awards including Best Combi Boiler 2023, the manufacturer exemplifies quality, dependability, and comprehensive service.
These manufacturers all offer impressive lines of smart boilers. These advanced boilers incorporate features like smart thermostats, zone heating, and geofencing that allow you to manage your usage from your smartphone or device.
Why Choose Eco Happy?
When it comes to boiler installation, we know that you have plenty of companies to choose from. However, you won’t be disappointed when you choose the expert boiler fitters at Eco Happy. With many years of industry experience behind us, we understand the importance of prioritising customer satisfaction.
Gas Safe registered
The gas engineers at Eco Happy all have up-to-date Gas Safety certificates and perform installations with precision and care.
Fast response times
At Eco Happy, we are dedicated to always providing fast and efficient response times.
Professional and reliable
There is nothing worse than dealing with boiler fitters who arrive late and aren’t reliable. When you choose Eco Happy, you won’t have to worry about any of that.
Installation of all boiler types
From gas boilers that run on natural gas to large system boilers and everything in between, we have experience with installing a wide range of different boiler types.
Customer service
Our long list of happy customers is proof that we go above and beyond to provide great customer service.
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FAQs
Can I install a boiler myself?
Installing a boiler is not a job for the amateur DIY enthusiast; it should be left to professionals. By law, a Gas Safe registered professional must install your gas boiler. For an electric boiler, you need an electrician or certified boiler technician. For oil boiler installations, an OFTEC (Oil Firing Technical Association) technician is recommended.
Why is boiler installation so expensive?
Boiler installations get expensive when the job is complex and takes two or three days. More standard installations can be done in less than a day, but even these cost several hundred pounds because you’re paying for the time of a certified technician plus all parts. Connecting the pipework and fittings, setting the thermostat and controls, and removing the old boiler all add to the bill.
Can a plumber install a boiler?
While boilers in the UK should be installed by qualified professionals – usually gas and heating engineers (Gas Safe registered for gas boilers) – some plumbers have the skills and are Gas Safe registered, allowing them to work on boilers. It’s important to check that your plumber is properly certified and competent to do the job before hiring them to install or service a boiler.
James Elston
Boiler Expert
James Elston is the top boiler replacement and heating expert at Eco Happy. He has over 20 years of experience in the industry, focusing on Gas Safe boiler installations and offering home-heating and energy-saving solutions to homeowners across the UK. From sourcing the most energy-efficient combi boiler to providing specialist heating advice, James ensures that Eco Happy maintains the highest standards and best customer service.