New Boiler Installation in Southwark
The right replacement boiler depends on your home, not the installer's stock: bedrooms and bathrooms, hot-water demand, mains flow rate, and what the existing system is. Our quote form asks exactly those questions so Southwark installers can price accurately first time.
What a new boiler costs
Expect £1,800–£2,800 for a straightforward combi replacement in the same location, more for conversions and relocations. The quote should always include: the boiler and flue, a magnetic filter, updated controls to current regulation, a chemical cleanse (or powerflush where sludge demands it), condensate connection, commissioning with benchmark record, and building-control notification. If a Southwark quote is dramatically cheaper than the band, check which of those it quietly omits.
Combi, system or heat-only — the honest steer
The rule of thumb that survives contact with reality: one bathroom and reasonable mains pressure, choose a combi; family house where two showers run at 7.30am, choose a system boiler and cylinder; ageing gravity system in a house you're not renovating, a modern heat-only swap can be the pragmatic move. A good installer measures your mains flow before recommending — if nobody's run a tap into a jug, the recommendation is a guess.
What happens on installation day
A straight combi swap is typically a one-day job: old boiler drained and removed, new boiler mounted, flue fitted, condensate run, system cleansed and inhibitor added, magnetic filter fitted, controls connected, then commissioning — gas-rate and combustion checks, benchmark record completed, and a walkthrough of the controls. Conversions run two to three days. Water is off for part of the day; heating is live and tested before the installer leaves your Southwark home.
Warranties, paperwork and aftercare
Manufacturer warranties on new boilers run 5–12 years depending on brand and installer accreditation — but they're conditional: annual servicing by a Gas Safe engineer, recorded. Your installer should register the warranty, notify building control (you'll receive the certificate), and complete the benchmark section. Keep all three documents with the house papers; missing paperwork is a genuine friction point in Southwark conveyancing.
One thing worth knowing about boiler installation & replacement in Southwark: the age profile of the local housing stock shapes what engineers find behind the cupboard door. Southwark runs from Peckham and Camberwell terraces through big post-war estates to the dense new stock of Elephant & Castle and Bermondsey — with communal systems and boosted supplies common in the newer blocks. That matters because a system's history determines whether a job is a straightforward hour or something that needs the pipework conversation first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a new boiler in Southwark?
Most Southwark combi replacements land between £1,800 and £2,800 installed; conversions and system-boiler installs range higher, typically £2,500–£4,500. Your fixed quote follows a survey — the quote form on this page captures what the surveyor needs to price accurately.
Which boiler brand should I choose?
The honest answer: any of the major brands at the right size, installed well, will serve you. Differences lie in warranty length, parts availability and price tier. Our brand hub compares them factually — and a good installation matters more than the badge.
Is the quote really fixed?
Yes — after survey, the price is fixed and itemised. The only changes are ones you approve in advance (for example, if opening up reveals pipework that must be brought to standard). Doorstep additions are a breach of network standards, not a negotiating tactic.
Will you take away my old boiler?
Yes — removal and responsible disposal of the old appliance and any redundant tanks or cylinders is included in network quotes. Cylinder and tank removal in conversions is itemised so you can see its share of the price.