How much does a boiler service cost in Newcastle?

Prices from the Which? boiler servicing guide and the British Gas website, October 2026. Local adverts change often, so treat the lowest figure as a guide.

Which? sets out what a good service should cover: a visual check of the boiler and flame, checks on the flue inside and out, operating pressure, safety devices and case seals, removing the casing to inspect the burner, heat exchanger and injector, a firing test, cleaning where needed, and a written report.

Our £78 service follows that list. The engineer inspects the boiler, controls and pipework, checks for leaks and corrosion, tests combustion and the flue, cleans the main internal parts, checks gas pressure and flow, and confirms every safety device works. You get a written record of the service for your warranty file. The full checklist is on our boiler servicing page.

Which? says a good service should last at least 30 minutes, and British Gas quotes 40 to 60 minutes. Older boilers, and boilers that haven't been serviced for a few years, take longer, because there's more to clean.

If an engineer is in and out in 15 minutes and never takes the case off, you haven't had a service. You've had a look.

A low headline price isn't automatically a bad deal, but check three things before you book. Does it include VAT? Is it a first-visit offer that rises next year? And does the engineer remove the casing and test combustion with an analyser, or just look at the outside?

The point of a service is to catch worn parts before they fail, and to keep your manufacturer's guarantee valid. A rushed visit does neither. Saving £20 on the service and losing a guarantee claim on a £600 heat exchanger is a bad trade.

A standard service on a gas combi, system or regular boiler is £78 with us. Things that are separate jobs, and priced separately anywhere you go:

• Repairs found during the service. We tell you what's wrong and what it costs before any extra work. Nothing is added without your agreement.
• A landlord gas safety record (CP12). This is a legal check of every gas appliance in a rented home, under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. It's not the same as a service.
• An unvented hot water cylinder. Cylinders need their own annual check. Mention it when you book.

A one-off service at £78 a year is the cheapest way to keep a healthy boiler maintained. A cover plan spreads the cost and adds repairs, which suits people who'd rather have a fixed monthly cost than risk a big bill. If you want to compare, see our boiler plan options.

We service gas boilers across Newcastle, North Tyneside and South Northumberland, including North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Cramlington, Blyth and Tynemouth. Book online any time, or call 0191 466 1618.