Boiler installs near me — Ivy Chimneys
Local, family-run, based 15 minutes from Ivy Chimneys. We're not a national franchise and we're not a one-man-band — we're a small Gas Safe registered team that's been the local choice for boiler and plumbing work in this corner of Essex and Hertfordshire for years. For full installs in Ivy Chimneys 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 Ivy Chimneys
Not a national chain — your local engineer, your local prices.
Local, family-run, based 15 minutes from Ivy Chimneys. We're not a national franchise and we're not a one-man-band — we're a small Gas Safe registered team that's been the local choice for boiler and plumbing work in this corner of Essex and Hertfordshire for years. For full installs in Ivy Chimneys we'll size the boiler against your real demand, not just like-for-like swap whatever's on the wall.
Why choose us for boiler installs in Ivy Chimneys
When you book us for boiler installations in Epping, you get a real, named engineer turning up — not a sub-contractor.
We do a lot of 1930s back-boiler removals in Epping — the chimney capping and fireplace reinstatement is part of the job we handle in-house.
Fixed prices in writing before any work starts. The number you agree is the number you pay.
Our boiler installs process, step by step
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 Ivy Chimneys
Established residential area south-west of Epping with predominantly post-war housing.
Inter-war semis and 1930s detached homes dominate, with newer infill closer to the station and conservation-sensitive areas near the forest.
- Original fireplace back boilers still in many 1930s homes
- Tree protection orders can affect external pipe and flue routing
- Older systems with cast-iron radiators need careful flushing
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 moreWhat you get when you book us
- Boiler registered for warranty on the day
- Gas Safe registered (reg. number on every quote)
- Magnetic filter fitted as standard
- Old boiler removed and disposed of properly
- Vaillant Advance approved
boiler installs in Ivy Chimneys: questions we get a lot
Where exactly are you based?▾
We're based in Harlow and cover everything within roughly 25 minutes — the CM, EN and SG postcodes that make up West Essex and East Herts.
Are you a small team or a big firm?▾
Small family team. The person quoting you is the person doing the work — there's no sales rep, no sub-contracting, no call centre.
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.
How long does a boiler install take?▾
A straight combi swap is usually one day. A boiler relocation, conversion, or full system change is typically 1–3 days.
Related services in Ivy Chimneys
Boiler repairs in Ivy Chimneys
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 Ivy Chimneys
Annual servicing keeps your boiler safe, efficient, and your manufacturer warranty valid. Full inspection, combustion analysis, and a written report.
Heating upgrades in Ivy Chimneys
Cold radiators, noisy systems, sky-high bills? Power flushes, smart thermostats, radiator swaps and full system upgrades that pay for themselves.
Plumbing in Ivy Chimneys
Everyday plumbing done properly — taps, toilets, leaks, washing machines, showers, outside taps and isolation valves.
At a glance
- Service
- New Boiler Installations
- Coverage
- Epping (CM16) 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 Ivy Chimneys
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.
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Your local engineer for Ivy Chimneys
Free written quote, no obligation. Real engineer, fixed price, fast response.