If you’re here, it’s usually the same story: the boiler’s locked out, the house is going quiet because everyone’s cold, and you’re trying to work out whether this is a “repair and hope” moment… or a “replace it and move on” moment. We deal with these calls across Stratford, Forest Gate, Hackney and Newham — and the one thing people want is straight numbers and straight advice.
Fast help: If you’ve got no heat or hot water right now, call +44 7727 154746 and we’ll tell you quickly if replacement is the sensible move. If you can, WhatsApp a photo of the boiler and any fault code — it speeds everything up.
Emergency replacement isn’t “expensive because we feel like it”. It’s expensive because time gets squeezed: stock has to be found fast, access is rarely perfect, and everything still needs to be commissioned safely.
If you’re comparing against non-urgent installs, check the normal ranges first: our full London boiler cost guide .
And if you’re specifically looking at a combi swap, these numbers help: combi replacement pricing in real homes .
These are realistic ranges we see in London. Not “from £1,500” headlines. Your final cost depends on access, flue position, gas supply sizing, and whether the replacement is straightforward or turns into a proper job.
Want to see what “done properly” looks like (even when it’s urgent)? Here’s our install standard: how we fit boilers in London homes .
The biggest difference isn’t the boiler itself — it’s the compressed logistics and the safety checks that still have to happen, even when everyone’s rushing because the house is freezing.
Stock is the first hurdle. Then it’s parking, congestion, and getting kit into properties that weren’t designed for it. If you’ve ever tried to unload tools near the A12, or squeeze through tight stairwells in older flats around Forest Gate, you’ll get it.
Even in an emergency, we still check gas rate, flue integrity, ventilation and commissioning. A rushed install that isn’t right can become a bigger problem than the breakdown. If a company is promising a miracle price *and* a miracle timeline… just be careful.
If you’re stuck in a cold flat near Stratford Westfield or you’ve got family round in a freezing house in Hackney, call +44 7727 154746. We’ll give you a realistic band and tell you what’s possible today — no drama, just facts.
We’re ARA Services Ltd, based in Forest Gate (E7). We’re out daily across Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest and nearby boroughs. Emergency work is a different tempo — but the process stays the same: safe survey, correct sizing, clean install, proper commissioning.
We regularly fit and replace boilers from Vaillant, Worcester Bosch, Ideal, Baxi and Glow-worm — chosen based on property layout, hot water demand and what actually makes sense for the home (not whatever’s “cheapest online”).
We won’t “get it firing” by cutting corners. If a flue route isn’t compliant or the gas supply needs attention, we’ll say it. It’s your home — the job needs doing properly, even when it’s urgent.
If you want local service pages while you’re here: Forest Gate engineers, Newham callouts, Hackney support.
Last December we had a one-bed flat near Stratford where the boiler kept locking out. Two separate “repairs” had been done in the same month. The customer was done — not angry, just tired. When we checked it, the part needed was back-order. Realistically? They weren’t getting heat back that day with a repair.
We sourced a suitable replacement locally, worked around parking restrictions, and got heat back on that evening. Was it cheap? No. But it was cheaper than another week of call-outs, electric heaters, and sleeping somewhere else. That’s the bit people forget when comparing numbers at midnight.
If you’re in that exact headspace right now, call +44 7727 154746. We’ll tell you if you’re throwing good money after bad.
Often, yes — as long as the right boiler is available and the job is a swap rather than a relocation. If access is clear and the flue situation is straightforward, same-day is realistic.
Usually. You’re compressing logistics and labour into a tight window, sometimes out-of-hours. The upside is you stop the cycle of repeated emergency repairs and days without heat.
Then we’ll tell you. Some faults are genuinely worth fixing — especially if the boiler is relatively young and parts are available. But if it’s older, locking out constantly, and you’re paying for call-outs every few weeks, replacement can be the calmer option.
We’re based in Forest Gate and we’re commonly in Stratford, Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest and surrounding areas. If you’re unsure, ring us — we’ll tell you straight if we can get to you quickly.
Yes. If you can send a photo of the boiler, the flue area (if visible), and where it’s installed, we can usually give you a realistic band quickly — then confirm once we’ve seen the job properly.
Call +44 7727 154746 or WhatsApp photos of the boiler. If it’s an emergency, we’ll tell you what’s realistic, what it should cost, and what we can do today.