New boiler installation in Durham
UKEM fits new boilers in Durham and across County Durham, including Brandon, Ushaw Moor, Consett and Stanley. Our engineers are a short drive away in Sunderland.
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Recent boiler work in County Durham
From a first central heating system in Brandon to upgrades in Consett and Ushaw Moor.
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Home
Brandon
- First-time central heating
Installed February 2026 -
Home
Consett
- Boiler upgrade
Installed January 2026 -
Home
Ushaw Moor
- Boiler upgrade
Installed November 2025
Signs your boiler is close to the end
- It has broken down more than once in the last year
- You keep topping up the pressure
- It bangs, gurgles or whistles when the heating comes on
- Radiators take an age to warm up
- Your engineer says parts are hard to get
Boilers for city streets and pit villages alike
Former mining villages
Many homes in places like Brandon and Ushaw Moor are solid-wall terraces with long runs of older pipework.
A system flush and a magnetic filter, both in our price, help a new boiler cope with old pipes.
Homes off the gas grid
Some rural County Durham homes have no mains gas. If yours runs on oil or LPG, a gas boiler is not an option, but an air source heat pump may be, with grant help.
Fitting central heating for the first time
Our Brandon job in February 2026 followed these steps.
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Survey
We measure each room and plan where radiators and pipes will run.
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Fixed quote
You get one price for the boiler, radiators and pipework.
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Pipework first
Pipes go in under floors and along walls, kept as neat as the house allows.
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Boiler and radiators
The boiler is fitted, the radiators hung and the system filled and tested.
No extras added on the day
The price you see online is the price you pay for a standard swap. The flush, filter, thermostat and carbon monoxide alarm are all included.
Prefer to spread the cost? See our finance options.
Should you repair your boiler or replace it?
| Compare | Repair | Replace |
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| Makes sense when | The boiler is fairly young and the fault is one-off | Faults keep coming back or parts are scarce |
| Efficiency | Stays as it is | A modern condensing boiler |
| Warranty | Usually covers the repair only | A new manufacturer warranty, plus our 2-year workmanship warranty |
What is included with a County Durham boiler?
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Ideal and Worcester Bosch boilers
Combi, system and regular boilers, with manufacturer warranties of 2 to 10 years depending on the model.
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Gas Safe registered engineers
Most like-for-like swaps take 1 day on site. Moving the boiler or changing the system type takes a little longer.
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Everything needed in the price
A system flush, a magnetic filter, a thermostat and a carbon monoxide alarm come with every new boiler, all inside the fixed price.
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Guarantees after the install
A 2-year workmanship warranty on every install, and we register the manufacturer warranty for you.
New boilers start from around £2,300, fitted. Answer a few questions about your home and get a fixed price online in minutes.
Boilers in Durham: quick answers
Do you cover Durham city and the rest of County Durham?
Yes. We fit boilers in Durham and across the county, including Brandon, Ushaw Moor, Consett, Stanley and Chester-le-Street.
Will I be without heating for long?
Not for long. A like-for-like swap takes 1 day, so you usually have heating and hot water back the same evening.
My village has no mains gas. What are my options?
A gas boiler needs a mains gas supply. Off-gas homes often look at an air source heat pump instead, which can come with grant funding. Ask us and we will tell you what fits your home.
County Durham towns and villages we cover
- Durham
- Brandon
- Ushaw Moor
- Consett
- Stanley
- Chester-le-Street
Boilers in other areas: Sunderland, Newcastle and Gateshead, Teesside.
Helpful reading before you replace a boiler
- Guide Gas Boiler Service: What's Checked, How Often and What It Costs A proper gas boiler service takes 30 to 60 minutes, costs around £80 to £120, and keeps your warranty alive. Here is what a good engineer actually checks, and what to do when the verdict is replace, not repair. Read more
- Guide Boiler Running Costs: What a Gas Boiler Costs to Run in the UK A modern condensing boiler heating a typical three-bedroom UK home costs roughly £900 to £1,200 a year in gas, before you count the standing charge. Insulation and boiler age move the figure more than brand choice. Read more
- Guide What Size Boiler Do I Need? Combi kW, Flow Rate and Sizing Boiler size is about hot water flow and heat loss, not bedroom count. Here is how combi kW, mains flow rate, and radiator load decide the right output for your home. Read more