How much does a boiler service cost?
What an annual boiler service covers, why it matters for your warranty, and how to see the typical price in 30 seconds.
Tell us about your home and we'll show the typical UK price range for this job, what's involved and what to ask, in about 20 seconds. The job is already filled in: change anything that's different.
What the job involves
- A visual check and test of the boiler, flue and controls.
- Checking gas pressure, flue gas readings and safety devices.
- Cleaning parts where needed and a written service record.
What moves the price
- Whether it is a standard service or a full strip down.
- Extra items such as a magnetic filter clean or a carbon monoxide alarm check.
- Plans that bundle a service with breakdown cover.
- Where you live.
Before you say yes
- Gas Safe registration and ID.
- A service record you can keep for the warranty.
Questions people ask
How often should a boiler be serviced?
Once a year. Most manufacturers need a yearly service by a Gas Safe engineer to keep the warranty valid.
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General guidance from LocalWins, last checked October 2026. It is not legal advice or a planning decision, and every home is different: confirm anything important with your council or a qualified professional.