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Boiler Repair, Servicing & Installation in Soho W1

When a boiler stops in Soho, it usually isn’t at a convenient time. We spend a lot of evenings climbing the stairs above busy bars on Dean Street, squeezing into boiler cupboards behind stock rooms on Wardour Street, and sorting heating in apartments just off Oxford Street. If you need a straight-talking, local Gas Safe engineer who turns up when they say they will, you’re in the right place.

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Soho engineers who understand how this area really works

Soho isn’t like a quiet suburb. Boilers sit in cramped cupboards above restaurants, in rented studios off Berwick Street Market and in older mansion blocks near Soho Square. Access is tight, noise never really stops, and you can’t exactly shut the whole place down for the day.

At ARA Services, we work around that. We’ve learned how to move quickly through service entrances, keep disruption to a minimum and still do a thorough job. Most of our work here is word of mouth – someone in a café kitchen passes our number to a neighbour upstairs, or a bar manager texts our details to a friend whose flat has just gone cold.

Behind it all is the boring but important stuff: Gas Safe registration, proper test equipment, and a team that actually explains what they’re doing rather than just tapping at the boiler and disappearing.

Gas Safe engineer repairing a boiler in a Soho W1 flat above a shop

Boiler and plumbing services across Soho W1

Most days in Soho we’re bouncing between three main types of job: emergency breakdowns, planned servicing and new boiler projects where the old system has finally had enough. Here’s how we can help:

Fast boiler repairs in SohoLoss of heating, no hot water, strange noises from a cupboard over the stairwell – we diagnose quickly and carry common parts so many W1 breakdowns are fixed on the first visit.
Annual servicing for busy Soho homesFull safety checks, flue analysis and cleaning. Ideal for landlords with flats above shops and apartments around Shaftesbury Avenue who need reliable, signed-off reports.
New boiler installation & upgradesCareful planning for tight spaces, odd flue routes and older pipework, using brands we trust for Central London properties.
Plumbing and heating supportLeaking pipework, temperamental radiators, noisy cylinders and kitchen or bathroom issues – sorted with as little disruption to your trading or home life as possible.
Landlord gas safety checksCP12 certificates for letting agents and landlords with portfolios around Soho, Fitzrovia and Covent Garden – often combined with a service in one visit.

Need help right now?

If your boiler has just died halfway through a busy shift on Greek Street or your flat has gone cold near Carnaby Street, call 07727 154746. You can also use the online enquiry form if it’s less urgent and you’d like us to call you back with options.

New boiler prices and realistic replacement costs in Soho

Central London is full of adverts shouting about cheap boilers, but anyone who’s tried to replace one in a cramped W1 plant room knows it’s not that simple. The cost of boiler replacement in Soho depends heavily on access, flue routes, working hours and how old the existing system is.

A straight swap in a one-bedroom flat off Old Compton Street will usually cost less than replacing an ancient unit above a restaurant kitchen, where we have to work around prep times and ventilation systems. And that’s before you consider pipe upgrades or smart controls.

Rather than guessing, we prefer to visit, look at how your boiler is actually installed and then talk you through a few options. We’ll show you clear new boiler prices, explain the difference between brands and help you decide what makes sense. If you’re comparing boiler installation London wide, our in-depth boiler cost and installation guide lays it all out with typical ranges and what’s usually included.

We do sometimes get asked if you can get a free boiler. In some cases, there are grants or schemes for specific households, but Soho flats over commercial premises rarely fit the criteria. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to give you honest advice before you waste time chasing something that isn’t realistic.

New boiler installation in a tight Soho W1 boiler cupboard

Why Soho customers keep our number saved

A lot of our work in Soho comes from the same types of moments:

  • A restaurant on Frith Street loses hot water an hour before service and needs someone who can work around deliveries and staff.
  • A tenant in a small flat near Piccadilly Circus wakes up to a cold shower and can’t wait a week for an appointment window.
  • A managing agent with half a dozen properties around Soho Square wants one reliable team who’ll turn up on time and send clear reports.

We’ve stepped into all of those situations more times than we can count. We’re not perfect, but we always call back, we’re upfront about costs, and if something takes longer than expected, we’ll tell you – not just vanish and send a surprise invoice.

Real feedback from our boiler and plumbing customers

“We had a boiler that was beyond repair in a small W1 flat. Abdul talked us through the options, helped pick a sensible replacement and had it fitted without us having to chase. Old boiler and all the scrap were gone the same day, and the price matched what he’d said at the start.” — Grant, Central London
“Called on a Monday, had a new boiler and shower sorted by the weekend. Everything was explained clearly, and the flat was left tidier than before. Exactly what you want when you’re already stressed about no hot water.” — Anoushka, West End
“Reliable, honest and just easy to deal with. They worked solidly, covered the floors, and made sure we understood how the new boiler worked before they left.” — Alison, London
“High standard of plumbing work and they stuck to the quote. Turned up when they said they would, which is rare enough in itself.” — Michael, landlord

Where we work in and around Soho

We cover the whole of Soho and the streets you probably walk every day:

  • Dean Street, Wardour Street and Greek Street – older buildings with shared services
  • Shaftesbury Avenue and around – mixed-use properties with flats stacked above shops and theatres
  • Berwick Street Market area – compact kitchens and tight plant rooms
  • Soho Square and surrounding mansion blocks – older systems needing careful upgrades

We’re also regularly called to nearby areas for ongoing heating work, including boiler servicing in Fitzrovia, support for homeowners around Marylebone W1, heating repairs in Covent Garden and landlord boiler checks close to Camden. For bigger projects or moves across the city, we also handle boiler fitting across London.

If you want a quick overview of who we are and all the areas we cover, you can always head back to the ARA Services main website.

Soho boiler FAQs

How quickly can you get to a boiler breakdown in Soho?

In most cases we can reach Soho W1 within a few hours, especially if you’re close to Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road or Piccadilly Circus. For true emergencies, call 07727 154746 and we’ll tell you honestly how soon we can be there.

What affects the cost of boiler replacement in a Soho flat?

Access, flue positioning, age of the existing system and working hours all matter. Replacing a boiler in a top-floor flat above a restaurant on Wardour Street is usually more complex than a simple swap in a quieter side street. We always inspect first and then confirm a fixed price in writing.

Can you work around trading hours for businesses?

Yes. For bars, cafés and restaurants we often schedule work early in the morning or between prep and service. Let us know your busiest times and we’ll do our best to work around them.

Do you only repair boilers or can you also advise on new boiler prices?

We do both. If a repair is sensible, we’ll say so. If not, we’ll talk you through realistic new boiler prices and direct you to our boiler cost and installation breakdown so you can see how the numbers stack up across London.

Can you help if my tenant reports no heating late at night?

We regularly look after rental properties in Soho and the West End. If your tenant calls with no heating or hot water, you can pass them our number and we’ll handle the fault directly, keeping you updated on findings and costs.

Not sure whether you need a repair or a new boiler?

Send us a couple of quick photos of your boiler and where the flue exits, plus your postcode, using our contact page. We’ll come back with honest advice – not just a push for a replacement.