People don’t wake up excited to relocate a boiler. It’s usually because the kitchen’s being redone, the cupboard is stealing space, or you’re fed up of the boiler sitting exactly where you want shelves. The big question we get is always the same: what’s the move boiler cost?
We’re ARA Services Ltd — Gas Safe engineers based in East London (E7). If you want to talk it through properly, call +44 7727 154 746. We’ll tell you quickly if it’s a simple move or a “bigger job in disguise”.
If you picture it like moving a microwave… yeah, it’s not that. Relocating your boiler means changing the things that keep it alive: gas supply, heating flow/return, hot and cold feeds, condensate, flue position, electrics, controls. Each one is manageable — the trick is doing them in the right order, safely, and leaving it looking like it belongs there.
Most of the time, boiler relocation in London falls into one of three buckets: moving it within the same room (cupboard to adjacent wall), moving it across rooms (kitchen to utility), or moving it to a different floor (rare, but it happens).
If you’re deciding whether you need a new boiler as well, start here: proper boiler installation in London. And if you’re pricing it up, these two pages help people the most: boiler fitted cost and boiler change prices London.
There isn’t one fixed “boiler relocation London” price because the route matters — flue, gas, condensate, and how much making good is needed. But we can give realistic brackets that reflect what we see around North & East. (And yes — if you’re also comparing new boiler prices or new boiler cost, those are different conversations: replacement vs relocation.)
Think: shifting from one side of a kitchen wall to the other, or moving within a cupboard run. Often the least disruptive — but flue position still matters.
Typical add-on cost: from ~£600–£1,400 (job-dependent)This is the common one. You’re usually rerouting pipework and thinking harder about the condensate drain. It’s not “hard”, it just needs planning.
Typical add-on cost: ~£1,000–£2,500Not impossible, just more involved. You’re into longer runs, more making good, and you need a clean plan for the flue/condensate.
Typical add-on cost: ~£2,000–£4,000+This is where people get tangled: “boiler change prices” + relocation work. The quote should separate them clearly. Otherwise you can’t compare properly.
If you’re also asking about boiler change prices, boiler fitted cost, or cost of installing a new boiler, see: new boiler cost guide.Why do quotes vary so much? Because a “move” can hide a flue problem, a condensate routing problem, or a gas supply problem. This page explains the bigger picture: why new boilers cost vary so much.
If you only remember three words from this page, make it: flue, condensate, gas. Most “moving boiler to kitchen” plans fall apart when one of those gets hand-waved.
You can’t just put the flue “where it looks neat”. It has to be safe, compliant, and practical. London homes have extensions, narrow side returns, awkward alley access… we plan for reality.
If you want the rules explained plainly, here: boiler flue rules and condensate drain in London.
That little white pipe matters more than you’d think. Wrong fall, too long, or poorly routed and it becomes a winter problem. We route it properly and protect it where needed.
Most “mystery call-backs” after installs are boring stuff like this.Relocation can increase pipe run length. Longer runs = more chance of pressure drop if the sizing isn’t right. We check the numbers rather than guessing.
Helpful read: gas pipe size for new combi boiler.
And yes — protection still matters after a relocation. If your system water is dirty, it’ll shorten the life of a shiny new boiler too. We explain filters and inhibitor here: magnetic filter and inhibitor for a new boiler.
Call +44 7727 154 746 and tell us where it is now and where you want it. If you can, stand outside and look at where the flue would exit — that one detail saves ten messages. If you’re mid-refurb and the builders are on site, we’ll work around it.
Prefer photos? Send photos for a quote (current boiler location + pipework + outside wall + the new location).
We don’t do the “we’ll figure it out on the day” approach. Relocations go smooth when the plan is clear: confirm flue route, confirm condensate routing, check gas sizing, then tidy pipework and commissioning.
“Excellent plumbing service! Always punctual, professional, and true to their quote — highly recommended!”
Elimelech Halberstam“Great service prompt and efficient… took away old boiler and all other waste… definitely recommend.”
Grant Hodges (Local Guide)“Abdul was incredibly helpful, explained everything… quick to sort it.”
Anoushka Shaw (Local Guide)If you’re also changing the boiler at the same time, it helps to understand what’s included in the price: boiler fitted cost London.
It depends on distance, flue route, condensate routing, and pipe runs — but simple moves in the same room are often the lowest add-on, while cross-room or different-floor moves cost more. If you tell us where it is now and where it’s going, we can give a realistic range fast.
Often, yes — but it needs correct clearances, ventilation where required, safe flue routing, and practical access for servicing. The cupboard has to be “engineer-friendly”, not just “looks tidy on Pinterest”.
Sometimes it’s brilliant, sometimes it’s a pain. Lofts can be cold, access can be awkward, and condensate routing needs care. If you want it in the loft to free up space, we’ll check whether it’s genuinely sensible for your property.
Not automatically — we assess condition. If the system water is dirty or radiators heat unevenly, cleaning and protection make a big difference. Here’s the straight answer: do I need a power flush with a new boiler?
Send photos and a short note. Use our contact form and include: current boiler position, proposed new position, the outside wall for flue exit, and any cylinder/hot water setup. Or call +44 7727 154 746 and we’ll talk it through.
We’ll tell you what’s realistic, what will add cost, and what’s genuinely optional. If you’re deciding between relocation vs replacing the whole setup, we’ll explain it in plain English.
