UK cost guide

Boiler Service Cost UK 2026

Current UK boiler service costs for gas, oil and electric boilers, plus common boiler-cover benchmarks.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026 · Sources & data · Methodology

Typical planning costAround £100 for a gas boiler service
Broader project rangeAbout £70–£120 for most one-off domestic services
Planning figures are estimates rather than quotations. Live calculators combine dated UK benchmarks with clearly separated modelling assumptions such as region, size, condition and specification.

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What affects the cost?

Annual boiler servicing costs vary with boiler type, engineer qualification, region and whether faults are found during the visit. A routine service is separate from repairs or replacement parts.

  • Gas, oil or electric boiler
  • Engineer qualification
  • One-off service or cover plan
  • Location and call-out policy
  • Faults found during inspection
  • Parts or repairs required

Typical cost breakdown

Gas boiler service£80–£120
Oil boiler service£75–£110
Electric combi service£70–£110
Monthly boiler cover£8–£13 / month
Boiler & central heating cover£180–£300 / year

Regional planning examples

The examples below apply our published modelling factor to the same national benchmark. They are not claimed as observed city-wide average quotes.

London£90–£150
Manchester£70–£110
Birmingham£70–£120
Glasgow£70–£110
Cardiff£60–£110

Sources used for this guide

Checkatrade

Boiler Service Costs in the UK (2026 Price Guide)

Published / checked: Updated April 2026; cost table last updated March 2026

Used for: Gas, oil and electric boiler one-off service costs plus boiler-cover benchmarks

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a boiler service in the UK?

A current planning figure for a one-off gas boiler service is around £100, with a typical range of roughly £80–£120.

Does a boiler service include repairs?

Usually not. A routine service covers inspection and safety checks; faults, parts and repair labour are normally charged separately.

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