Boiler Installation

Choosing between gas and oil installation

The right starting point is the fuel already serving the property and whether the existing system meets your needs. A mains gas home and an oil-heated village property can have quite different installation considerations. Our separate gas boiler installation and oil boiler installation pages explain those routes in more detail. If you are comparing options, we can discuss the practical requirements rather than assuming that every replacement follows the same pattern.

For either fuel, appliance selection needs to reflect the home rather than a headline output alone. The number of bathrooms, patterns of hot water use and the existing cylinder arrangement can all influence the recommendation. We ask about how you actually use the property, including rooms that are difficult to heat, so the installation proposal addresses real needs rather than merely replacing a model with something similar.

What we check before fitting

An assessment looks at the proposed boiler location, relevant connections, controls and access for the installation and future servicing. Existing components may be suitable to retain, while other items may need attention as part of the job. We explain those findings and identify what is included in the price. If you want to relocate the boiler, mention that early because the associated work can change the scope considerably.

Keeping an existing hot water cylinder or moving to another system arrangement deserves careful discussion. Space, water supply characteristics and household demand all matter. Our G3 unvented qualification is relevant where unvented hot water work forms part of the project. We will distinguish necessary installation work from optional improvements, allowing you to make an informed decision without being presented with a list of unexplained extras.

An organised installation and useful handover

We discuss access, likely interruption to heating and hot water, and the order of work before the installation begins. The engineer needs suitable access to the appliance location and any areas involved in connecting the system. We cannot promise an identical installation time for every home: a straightforward replacement and a relocation with alterations are different jobs. Your agreed plan should reflect the work actually required at your property.

After fitting, appropriate commissioning and safety checks are followed by a practical explanation of the controls. We discuss servicing requirements and the terms of any appliance warranty rather than assuming all manufacturers offer identical cover. Pro Plumbers provides a 1-year workmanship guarantee. Based at 11 Lime Tree Walk, Sevenoaks TN13 1YH, we cover Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding villages within roughly 20 miles. Call 01732 444555 to discuss an assessment.