Leaking in Thaxted? Boiler installs sorted properly
A leaking boiler or pipe in Thaxted needs sorting before it damages floors, ceilings or pipework around it. We respond fast, find the actual source (not just where the water shows), and fix it properly — soldered or pressed copper, never just a clamp. For full installs in Thaxted we'll size the boiler against your real demand, not just like-for-like swap whatever's on the wall.
You're not getting a call centre — you're getting Grant.
The same engineer quotes the job, does the work, and answers the phone afterwards if anything's not right.
Gas Safe Registered
Every gas job legally signed off
18+ years on the tools
Grant has been fixing boilers in Harlow since before smart thermostats existed.
Real human on the phone
Most calls answered the same day, often within the hour.
Locally based in Thaxted
Not a national chain — your local engineer, your local prices.
A leaking boiler or pipe in Thaxted needs sorting before it damages floors, ceilings or pipework around it. We respond fast, find the actual source (not just where the water shows), and fix it properly — soldered or pressed copper, never just a clamp. For full installs in Thaxted we'll size the boiler against your real demand, not just like-for-like swap whatever's on the wall.
What to expect on a boiler installs job in Thaxted
Free home survey
We come out, look at your existing system, mains pressure and gas supply, and recommend the right boiler for your property — no pressure, no commission-driven upsells.
Written fixed quote
You get a clear written quote covering the boiler, parts, labour and warranty. No surprise add-ons mid-job.
Installation day
Most straight swaps are done in a single day. We protect floors, work tidily, and leave the area as clean as we found it.
Commissioning & handover
Boiler is benchmarked, registered for warranty in your name, and we walk you through the controls before we leave.
About Thaxted
One of Essex's most beautiful market towns with a heritage core of Grade II and Grade I listed buildings. Significant conservation considerations for any external boiler work.
Listed and heritage period. Significant conservation overlay.
- Listed property heating compliance
- LPG and oil servicing
- Modern combi installs
Thaxted homeowners trust us for boiler installs — here's why
Our boiler installs work in Great Dunmow is built around three things: doing it properly, charging fairly, and being there afterwards if you need us.
That last bit matters — a lot of installers vanish the moment the invoice clears. We don't.
If something plays up in the first year, we come back and sort it. No quibbles, no callout fee.
What's included
Combi Boiler Installation
Single-unit installs for most 1–3 bathroom homes — no tank needed.
Learn moreSystem Boiler Installation
For larger homes with multiple bathrooms and high hot water demand.
Learn moreRegular (Heat-Only) Boiler Replacement
Like-for-like swaps for older conventional systems with tank and cylinder.
Learn moreBack Boiler Replacement
Removing fireplace back boilers and replacing with modern combi or system units.
Learn moreThings Thaxted customers usually ask about boiler installs
Where do boiler leaks usually come from?▾
Most common: pressure relief valve discharging because system pressure is too high, a perished pump seal, or a failing heat exchanger on older units. We diagnose properly rather than guess.
Should I turn the boiler off?▾
If water is actively dripping and you can see it pooling, yes — switch the boiler off at the spur, and turn the system pressure down via the filling loop if you can. Then call us.
Which boiler brand do you recommend?▾
Worcester Bosch and Vaillant for long warranties and parts availability; Ideal Logic Max for budget-conscious installs. We'll explain trade-offs honestly.
Do you take the old boiler away?▾
Yes — old boiler, packaging and any redundant parts are removed and disposed of properly at no extra cost.
What you get when you book us
- Gas Safe registered (reg. number on every quote)
- Vaillant Advance approved
- Old boiler removed and disposed of properly
- Up to 12-year manufacturer warranties
- Worcester Bosch Accredited Installer
Where else we work near Thaxted
Our other services for Thaxted homes
Boiler repairs in Thaxted
No heating or hot water? We respond fast — usually same day — diagnose properly, and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Boiler servicing in Thaxted
Annual servicing keeps your boiler safe, efficient, and your manufacturer warranty valid. Full inspection, combustion analysis, and a written report.
Heating upgrades in Thaxted
Cold radiators, noisy systems, sky-high bills? Power flushes, smart thermostats, radiator swaps and full system upgrades that pay for themselves.
Plumbing in Thaxted
Everyday plumbing done properly — taps, toilets, leaks, washing machines, showers, outside taps and isolation valves.
At a glance
- Service
- New Boiler Installations
- Coverage
- Great Dunmow (CM6) and surrounding areas
- Response time
- Usually within 24–48 hours
- Credentials
- Gas Safe registered, fully insured, 12-month workmanship guarantee
- Pricing
- Fixed written quotes, no surprise extras
Roughly what you'll pay in Thaxted
These are honest starting prices for jobs we do every week. Final quote depends on your property — we'll always confirm in writing before any work starts. No surprise add-ons.
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
Combi-to-combi swap (like-for-like) incl. magnetic filter, system flush, 2-yr labour warranty | from £1,950 |
Conventional → combi conversion tank removal, full pipework reconfiguration | from £2,800 |
System boiler with new cylinder for 3+ bedroom / 2-bathroom homes | from £3,400 |
Free home survey & fixed quote no commission-driven upsells | £0 |
Prices include VAT. Parts quoted separately and shown on your written quote.
Other ways Thaxted customers find us for boiler installs
Same engineer, same fixed pricing — different question, different answer.
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Stop the leak in Thaxted
Free written quote, no obligation. Real engineer, fixed price, fast response.