How much do heating engineers charge in 2020?​

POSTED ON 02/06/2020

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How much a heating engineer charges depends, as with all tradespeople, on what the task is, including:

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-How urgent it is

-How long it will take

- What parts are required.

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An accurate heating engineer quote can also be difficult - especially for boilers - until the heating engineer has inspected your boiler and ascertained what the problem is. This is often due to you reporting a symptom rather than a problem – for example maybe your hot water isn’t working; a large part of a heating engineer’s job is to diagnose the problem as well as fix it.

We’ve gathered together some of the average costs of common jobs for a Local Heroes heating engineer, but you’ll notice that the prices range quite drastically because of the above point.

Remember, all heating engineers should be Gas Safe Registered and should be able to provide evidence of this qualification when asked. A malfunctioning boiler can be dangerous, so don’t take any chances when you hire someone to work on yours.

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Average Local Heroes heating pricesUpdated January 2020:​Repair a dead boiler

A broken boiler is a nightmare for most homes even in the height of summer. While you might not need your central heating in the warmer weather, a lack of reliable hot water can still cause more than a little friction in any household. In the depths of winter, a broken boiler can be a genuinely serious issue and should be fixed as soon as possible.

Average prices

Price range: £468 - £929
Average (most common) price: £698

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     Boiler is displaying a fault code:

With so many complex moving parts, and so many different manufacturers of boilers, it's not likely that most people will discern much meaning from a boiler's error code, even with the manual. If your boiler is displaying a fault code, it's best to get it checked out by a professional.

Average prices

Price range: £75 - £170
Average (most common) price: £100

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Boiler is making a noise:

A noisy boiler can just be an annoyance but could also point to something more serious and all possibilities should be ruled out by a professional.

Average prices

Price range: £79 - £202
Average (most common) price: £107

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Boiler isn’t heating water:​

A lack of hot water can quickly bring most family homes virtually to a stop, no one likes taking cold showers! If your boiler isn't heating water in the winter, it can quickly become a serious situation which should be resolved as soon as possible.

Average prices

Price range: £81 - £236
Average (most common) price: £125

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Hot water tank is leaking:

A leak anywhere at home can cause a variety of different problems including peeling wallpaper, wall damage and even structural issues, not to mention a lack of hot water can cause issues with cooking, cleaning and water pressure.

Average prices

Price range: £92 - £304
Average (most common) price: £140

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Replace a hot water tank:

If your hot water tank is broken, replacement may be the safest and even cheapest option. How much it'll cost to replace will depend on the age, location and level of access to the tank.

Average prices

Price range: £378 - £780
Average (most common) price: £597

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Replace a thermostat:

A broken thermostat can quickly result in the house being far too hot or far too cold. What seems like a problem with your central heating or boiler may actually just be a problem with your thermostat and could be much simpler, and cheaper, to fix by replacing the unit.

Average prices

Price range: £92 - £172
Average (most common) price: £139

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Provide a Landlord's Gas Safety :Certicate (CP12)

A Landlord's Gas Safety Certificate - sometimes known by its old name of CP12 Certificate - confirms a safety check of all gas appliances and ventilation has been carried out and must be supplied by landlords to their tenants before they move in.

Average prices

Price range: £60 - £100
Average (most common) price: £60

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The Call Out how much ? : 

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The call out it will cost £60.00 during weeks days on Saturday and Sunday the call out will be £80.00 /100 Depending how far are you from the business location.

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