London regional cost guide

New Boiler Cost in London

Current 2026 national benchmarks adjusted with the transparent UK Home Costs London planning model, plus worked London examples.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026 · 1.28× regional model · Methodology

Modelled combi replacement£3,200–£5,100
Planning context£3,850–£19,200 across broader installed projects
This page does not claim to measure observed contractor prices in London. It starts with dated UK benchmarks, applies the stated UK Home Costs modelling assumption and rounds the result for early budgeting.

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New boiler cost in London

Common boiler supply-only benchmarkAbout £1,500 average
UK installation labour£1,000–£2,000
UK like-for-like combi installed£2,500–£4,000
London modelled combi installed£3,200–£5,100
UK broader installed projects£3,000–£15,000
London modelled broader range£3,850–£19,200

Common boiler extras

Wi-Fi / smart controllerAround £150
Magnetic filter supply£60–£160
Magnetic filter fitting£50–£150

What can change a real London quote?

  • Combi, system, conventional or alternative boiler type
  • Like-for-like replacement versus system conversion
  • Boiler output and brand
  • Moving the boiler or changing the flue route
  • Controls, filter and system cleaning
  • Pipework, cylinder or radiator alterations
  • Region and installation complexity

Local planning considerations

Dense access, parking, deliveries and contractor overheads can widen the spread between quotations, so use the figures as an early budget rather than a quote.

  • Allow separately for parking, loading, permits or restricted delivery windows where a property has difficult street access.
  • Flats and managed buildings can add landlord, freeholder or building-management requirements that are outside a basic works estimate.
  • Party-wall, structural and access costs should be checked independently on extensions, lofts and major internal alterations.

How the regional model works

The 1.28× factor is applied to installed boiler work. Supply-only appliance prices and small equipment extras remain national benchmarks so the page does not imply every component varies with local labour conditions.

Sources

Checkatrade

New Boiler Costs in 2026: Prices & Installation

Published / checked: March 2026

Used for: Combi, system and conventional boiler supply-and-install benchmarks

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Checkatrade

Moving a Boiler: Cost Breakdown 2026

Published / checked: June 2026

Used for: Boiler relocation, controls, filters and pipework allowances

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a new boiler cost in London in 2026?

A like-for-like combi replacement is currently £2,500–£4,000 nationally including supply and installation. The modelled London range is about £3,200–£5,100.

What is the broader installed boiler range in London?

Current UK guidance puts broader installed projects around £3,000–£15,000. The model gives about £3,850–£19,200.

Does the London model change the boiler appliance price?

The local model is most useful for the installed project total. Supply-only appliance prices are shown separately and are not treated as a city-specific market average.

Why can boiler quotes differ so much?

Boiler type, output, system conversion, relocation, flue route, controls, filters, cylinder work, pipework and radiator changes can materially change the total.

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