Boiler Installation in Edinburgh
Get the Right Boiler for Your Property, Fitted Safely and Sized for Dependable Heating and Hot Water.
Haggart Plumbers supply and install boilers across Edinburgh, from replacing an old or unreliable boiler to fitting a complete new system in a renovation or new home.
Our experienced heating engineers recommend the right boiler for your home and fit it properly, giving you efficient, reliable heating and hot water you can depend on.
Established 1903. Still Local.
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No call-out fee
We assess the job and explain the options before any work starts.
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Free, fixed quotes
The price is agreed before we begin, covering the parts and labour in scope.
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Open 7am to 7pm, seven days
Someone is available every day of the week, weekends included.
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Edinburgh and East Lothian
From city tenements to coastal and village properties, across both areas.
Professional Boiler Installation Services
We install new, high-efficiency condensing boilers across Edinburgh. We handle everything from the initial heat loss calculation to the final Benchmark registration. In our experience, getting the sizing right is the most critical step. We commonly find oversized boilers in Edinburgh properties, which leads to short cycling and wasted gas. We calculate your exact hot water and heating demand to ensure your new system runs at peak efficiency.
Choosing the right boiler determines your home comfort and energy bills for the next decade. If you are planning a property renovation, upgrading an outdated heating network, or fitting a brand new heating system in an Edinburgh tenement flat, you need an installer who understands local building constraints. We manage the entire process, including complex flue siting in conservation areas and listed frontages, giving you a safe and compliant installation.
Where a new boiler forms part of wider system work, we also handle central heating installation and fit unvented hot water cylinders.
Gas Safe Registered. Vaillant Advanced Installer.
Haggart Plumbers is Gas Safe Registered, No. 936063, and a Vaillant Advanced Installer. Our engineers carry their Gas Safe ID cards to every job and work to current UK gas safety standards.
Types of Boiler We Install
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Combi Boiler Installation
A combi boiler provides heating and hot water without a separate cylinder. We check the incoming mains flow and pressure before recommending one, as the boiler cannot deliver more water than the supply provides. Combi installations often suit Edinburgh flats where storage space is limited.
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System Boiler Installation
A system boiler works with a hot-water cylinder and can suit homes where several taps or showers may run close together. We assess cylinder capacity, recovery rate and available space rather than sizing the boiler solely from the number of rooms.
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Heat-Only Boiler Installation
A heat-only boiler works with separate system components and often suits properties designed around stored hot water. In our experience, retaining this arrangement can make practical sense where the existing heating layout and household demand already favour a cylinder-based system.
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First-Time Boiler Fitting
We install boilers as part of newly created heating systems, extensions and property renovations. The work can include new flow and return pipework, controls, condensate drainage and connections to the heating circuit. Where a property sits off the mains gas grid, we also install LPG and oil boilers. We plan access carefully to keep pipe runs practical and serviceable.
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Flue Installation and Siting
Every gas boiler needs a compliant flue route with the correct clearances from windows, doors, boundaries and other building features. We fit balanced, room-sealed fanned and vertical flues to suit the boiler position and property. In Edinburgh tenements, we typically check external access, neighbouring property and the effect of the plume before agreeing a boiler position.
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Boiler Controls and Weather Compensation
We can fit compatible programmers, room thermostats and Vaillant vSMART controls with a new installation. Good controls help the boiler adjust its output instead of repeatedly running at full power. We set up the controls and show the customer how to use them before leaving.
- Established 1903
- Gas Safe Registered No. 936063
- Vaillant Advanced Installer
- No call-out fee
- Free quotes
- Guaranteed workmanship
Questions to Resolve Before Choosing a Boiler
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"I Don't Know Which Boiler Suits My Home"
We compare combi, system and heat-only options against your water use, heating layout and available space. We commonly find that the number of bathrooms and the likelihood of simultaneous shower use matter more than a simple bedroom-based recommendation.
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"I'm Worried About Choosing the Wrong Output"
A larger boiler does not automatically provide better heating. We assess the property's heat requirement, radiator load and hot-water demand before selecting an output. Correct sizing supports steadier operation and avoids paying for capacity the property cannot use effectively.
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"I Need a Clear Idea of the Cost"
The boiler, controls, flue route, pipework and any required system preparation all affect the final price. We survey the job before providing a competitive fixed quote that includes the agreed parts and labour, so the scope remains clear from the start.
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"My Property Makes Flue Siting Difficult"
Edinburgh's stone tenements, listed frontages and conservation areas can restrict otherwise straightforward flue routes. In our experience, this needs checked early. We inspect the proposed terminal position, access and plume direction before confirming that the design is workable.
Recent Projects Across Edinburgh
Trusted in Edinburgh. Their Words.
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Isabella Lazzarini, EdinburghWe called Haggart four years ago to completely renovate our bathroom, and they did a brilliant job: this summer we had a couple of emergencies in the kitchen and called them again…
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Dave Law, EdinburghPlumber (Joe) sorted the leak under the kitchen sink very quickly. I am glad I contacted Haggart Plumbers Ltd for this problem.
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Hazel Musson, EdinburghQuick and efficient. Arrived promptly at 8.15, and completed the work (replacing 6 radiators) by late morning. They tidied up thoroughly, leaving no sign of their presence other, obviously, than the new radiators.
How We Handle Your Boiler Installation
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Survey and Sizing
We visit your home to conduct a full heat loss calculation and inspect your current gas and water pipework. We discuss your daily hot water usage and recommend a Vaillant boiler that matches your exact requirements perfectly.
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Fixed Price Agreement
Once we complete the detailed survey, we give you a comprehensive, fixed price quote. This covers the boiler, flue, smart controls, and all labour. We agree on a start date that fits your schedule, with our engineers available from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.
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Installation and Pipework
Our Gas Safe engineers arrive on time and lay down protective sheets to keep your home clean. We remove your old boiler, alter your gas and water pipework as needed, fit a magnetic system filter and filling loop, then flush the central heating system to remove old sludge before we securely mount your new boiler in place.
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Commissioning and Handover
We test the new boiler thoroughly across all heating and hot water cycles to ensure perfect operation. We register the installation with Gas Safe and activate your Vaillant Advanced seven-year warranty. Finally, we show you exactly how to use your new smart thermostat controls before we leave.
Boiler Installation Questions
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We cannot give a single flat rate because every property requires a different approach. The final cost depends on the boiler type you choose, flue complexity and any new pipework you need. We visit your property to complete a thorough survey. After we check your current setup, we provide a competitive fixed price quote that covers both the new boiler and all our labour.
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Yes, we usually work in older Edinburgh properties. Tenement buildings often present unique challenges with high ceilings, complex flue routing and varying water pressure. In our experience, we need to assess the existing pipework carefully before we specify a suitable boiler. We always make sure the new installation meets all current Gas Safe regulations for these historic Scottish buildings.
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The manufacturer warranty depends on the exact model you select. Because we operate as a Vaillant Advanced Installer, we can offer an extended seven year warranty on qualifying Vaillant installations. We supply and install the unit, and then we register the boiler for you upon completion to ensure your guarantee remains fully active.
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We work seven days a week from 7am to 7pm. This schedule gives us plenty of flexibility to fit your installation in at a time that suits your family or work commitments. Contact us to arrange an initial survey and we will book your installation date as soon as we agree on the fixed price quote.
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We travel throughout the wider region to install new gas boilers. Our daily trading area covers all parts of Edinburgh, Blackhall and out into East Lothian. We bring the exact same supply and install service to every customer across these locations, ensuring you get a reliable heating system.
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Yes, we hold full Gas Safe Registration, No. 936063. We carry our Gas Safe ID cards at all times and we gladly show them when we arrive at your property. Our engineers complete every installation strictly to current UK gas safety standards, including a gas tightness test and combustion check before we commission the boiler, to keep your home completely safe.
Working in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
EH10 6AD
- Monday to Friday
- 07:00 to 19:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 to 19:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 to 19:00