THE WORK
What the job involves
When a boiler is beyond economic repair, we replace it. We size the replacement to the property rather than simply matching what was there, confirm what the existing system will take, and agree a fixed price before any work begins.
What's included
Honest advice on repair versus replace
Correct sizing for the property, not a like-for-like guess
Fixed price agreed before we start
Old boiler removed and taken away
When a boiler replacement is the right call
Replacing a boiler that still runs feels wasteful, and sometimes it is. These are the situations where it usually is not.
Parts have gone obsolete. Once a manufacturer stops making a component, a fault that would have been an hour's work becomes a search. Some models reach a point where the next failure ends it, whatever anyone does.
It is non condensing. Older boilers vent heat out of the flue that a condensing appliance recovers. That is a cost on every bill, not just when something breaks.
The repairs have become a pattern. One component failing is bad luck. Three in two winters is a boiler telling you something.
The house has changed. An extra bathroom, an extension or a loft conversion changes the demand. A boiler that was correctly sized ten years ago may not be now.
It is in the wrong place. Replacement is the moment to move it, because the disruption is already happening. Doing it later as a separate job costs far more.
What a straight swap actually involves
A like for like boiler replacement in the same position is the least disruptive version of this work, but it is not simply unbolting one and hanging another.
The existing system gets cleaned, because a new appliance on old debris will not last. The gas supply is checked against the new boiler's requirement, which is not always the same as the old one's. The flue is replaced rather than reused, since it is matched to the appliance. Condensate needs a route to a suitable drain, and on older properties that route sometimes does not exist yet.
Then the new boiler is commissioned properly: gas rate set, combustion analysed, readings recorded, Benchmark completed. Finally the work is notified under Building Regulations and the guarantee registered in your name.
What replacement does not fix on its own
Worth knowing before you spend, because a new boiler gets blamed for these afterwards.
Cold spots in radiators are usually sludge or balancing, not the boiler. If the system is not cleaned properly the new appliance inherits the problem.
Poor mains water pressure limits what a combi can deliver. A new boiler cannot create flow that is not coming into the house.
Rooms that never get warm are often undersized radiators or heat loss through the fabric of the building.
Ancient controls waste the efficiency you just paid for. A modern boiler with a mechanical timer and no thermostatic valves is running blind.
An honest quote should tell you which of these apply to your house before the work, not after.
REVIEWS
Rated 9.86 from 483 Checkatrade reviews
Every review below is from a real Nelson Plumbing and Heating customer across Greater Manchester.
CheckatradeCommunication with the company was fantastic. Turrell came round to complete the job for us and was very professional and friendly. Would use again.
CheckatradeI had a great experience from start to finish. Communication was excellent, they always arrived on time, and I am very happy with the quality of the work. A special mention to Ryan, who was professional, friendly, and amazing with my German Shepherd.
CheckatradeGreat service from start to finish. I had inadvertently purchased the wrong replacement part, but the plumber sorted it with the minimum of fuss. He cleared everything away once the job was complete and shared some useful information for future maintenance.
CheckatradeJob completed to a high standard, operatives were prompt, polite and professional.
CheckatradePrompt answer, arranged for a plumber to visit the next morning, plumber arrived on time and carried out the work efficiently and to a great standard.
CheckatradeSuper friendly, quick response, sorting my leaking shower quickly. Thanks.
GoogleI arranged for a plumber from Nelson Plumbing and Heating to replace an isolation valve at a property in Salford. The plumber turned up on time, did a fast and professional job. Price was cheaper than the estimate. Great service and will be my go to plumber for any further work required in the Manchester area.
GoogleThey arrived promptly as arranged and both introduced themselves and interacted very well with our dog. They installed our new boiler very efficiently and professionally, giving honest advice on which services we may require in the future.
GoogleI cannot recommend Turrell highly enough. He was an absolute pleasure to deal with and professional from start to finish. He took his time to explain everything clearly, which immediately put me at ease, something that is a massive deal for me when dealing with the building trade.
GoogleReally happy with the annual boiler service provided by Tom. Turned up on time, got everything done quickly. Friendly, professional and would definitely use again.
GoogleVery happy with Nelson Plumbing. I am always a bit wary when it comes to jobs around the house, but these guys were very professional, prompt on arrival, got the job done nice and tidy and very pleasant. Would recommend, and the price was very reasonable.
GoogleFriendly and helpful service. I was really impressed with Tom who undertook diagnostic testing and then the replacement of parts on my water system in the house. Thank you for the quick turnaround and efficient service.
FAQS
Questions we get asked
Straight answers before you book. If yours is not here, pick up the phone and ask.
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GUIDES
Worth reading first
Questions we get asked all the time, answered properly.
SERVICE AREA
Where we work
Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Sale and the towns around them.
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Other things we do
Plumbing, heating and gas across Greater Manchester, all handled by the same team.
