If you've tried to get a straight answer on boiler service costs in Ealing, you'll have noticed the prices range wildly — from under £60 to over £150. Here's what's behind that gap and what you should actually expect to pay.
What does a boiler service cost in Ealing?
A standard boiler service in Ealing typically costs between £80 and £120 for a straightforward combi boiler. Older or more complex systems — system boilers, back boilers, or boilers that haven't been serviced in several years — tend to sit at the higher end or attract an additional charge.
What you're paying for is an engineer's time (usually 45–90 minutes) and their expertise, not parts. Parts are only needed if something needs repairing during the service.
What a proper boiler service includes
A thorough boiler service covers:
- Visual inspection of the boiler and flue
- Checking gas pressure and flow rate
- Cleaning the burner and heat exchanger
- Inspecting seals, gaskets, and the condensate trap
- Testing safety devices and controls
- Checking for signs of corrosion or leaks
- Confirming the boiler is burning gas correctly (flue gas analysis)
- A written service record on completion
If an engineer quotes under £60, it's worth asking what specifically they're checking. A very cheap service often means a visual check and a reset — not a full inspection.
Why get your boiler serviced at all?
Three reasons:
Manufacturer warranty. Most boiler warranties require annual servicing by a qualified engineer. Skip it, and a warranty claim can be refused.
Efficiency. A serviced boiler runs cleaner and costs less to run. Over a heating season, the efficiency saving can be close to the cost of the service itself.
Early fault detection. Small problems — a worn seal, a dirty heat exchanger — are cheap to fix early. The same issue left for two or three years becomes expensive.
When should you book?
Late summer or early autumn — before the heating goes on for winter. Engineers are busy from October onwards and response times for breakdowns increase. Booking a service in August or September means you know the boiler is right before you need it most.
Landlords in Ealing
If you're a landlord with a rental property in Ealing, note that a boiler service and a Landlord Gas Safety Record (CP12) can be done in the same visit. It makes sense to align both so you're only coordinating one appointment per property per year.
We carry out boiler services across Ealing, Hemel Hempstead, and NW London. Get in touch to arrange a visit — we'll confirm the price upfront before we come out.