--- title: "Boiler Relocation in Brighton | R.K Plumbing & Heating" description: "Moving your boiler to a better spot? Gas Safe registered relocation with full pipework and flue changes, tested properly. Serving Brighton, Hove and Sussex." canonical: "https://www.rkplumbingandheatingservices.com/services/boiler-relocation" --- Boilers # Boiler Relocation Want your boiler out of sight in a cupboard or loft instead of the middle of the kitchen? We handle the whole move, from surveying the new spot to rerouting pipework and flues, so it's done safely, tidily and signed off properly. [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551) ![Wall-hung Vaillant boiler installed in a loft with insulated pipework and a magnetic filter below](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-kitchen-installation-20210223-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999948967&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Wall-hung Vaillant boiler installed in a loft with insulated pipework and a magnetic filter below](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-kitchen-installation-20210223-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999948967&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) [](#hero-img-2)[](#hero-img-1) ![Copper tails and black clips under a Vaillant boiler with a Spirotech magnetic filter and scale reducer](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-kitchen-installation-20210223-02.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787046921730&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Copper tails and black clips under a Vaillant boiler with a Spirotech magnetic filter and scale reducer](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-kitchen-installation-20210223-02.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787046921730&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) [](#hero-img-0)[](#hero-img-2) ![Underside of a Vaillant boiler with brass isolation valves, magnetic filter and insulated pipework](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-kitchen-installation-20210223-05.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787045768572&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Underside of a Vaillant boiler with brass isolation valves, magnetic filter and insulated pipework](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-kitchen-installation-20210223-05.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787045768572&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) [](#hero-img-1)[](#hero-img-0) ## What's involved in a boiler move Every relocation is a bit different depending on the property, but the work generally covers the same key stages. ### Certification & Aftercare A CP12 gas safety certificate where one is needed, plus straightforward advice on running the boiler afterwards. ### Reconnection & Commissioning The boiler is refitted, tested for leaks and pressure, and commissioned ready for use. ### Pipework & Flue Rerouting Gas, water, electrical and condensate connections are extended or rerouted to the new position. ### Site Survey & Feasibility We check the proposed new location for pipework access, flue routing and ventilation before quoting the job. ## Moving a boiler properly, not just unplugging and re-plugging it A boiler relocation is rarely as simple as unbolting it and hanging it somewhere else. Gas, water, electrics and the flue all need rerouting to the new spot, and the new location has to actually work for safe venting and access. It's a common job for people converting a kitchen, freeing up an airing cupboard, or tidying up a loft or utility space, and it's one we're happy to take on as a standalone project. We start with a proper look at the current setup and the proposed new position, because not every wall or cupboard is suitable without extra work. From there we isolate the gas and electrics, drain the system, disconnect the old boiler, and run the new pipework and flue to wherever it's going. Once it's reconnected we test everything for leaks, pressure and correct operation before we call the job done. > A boiler move should leave your home tidier, not more disrupted. A lot of the questions we get are about mess and disruption, understandably, since draining a heating system and patching an old boiler location isn't a five-minute job. We plan the work to keep that disruption contained and leave the old spot and the new one properly finished, not just functional. More information We carry out boiler relocations for homeowners across Brighton, Hove, Woodingdean, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, Haywards Heath and Seaford, working from our base in Woodingdean. We are Gas Safe registered for domestic gas work under registration 568345, and an accredited Vaillant installer, so the gas side of the job is carried out to the required legal standard, and we can issue a CP12 gas safety certificate where one is needed. > Get the survey right and the rest of the job runs smoothly. If you're planning a boiler move alongside a bigger project, such as a kitchen refit or loft conversion, it's worth mentioning that upfront so we can plan pipework routes around the rest of the work. Whatever the scope, we'll give you a straightforward view of what's possible in your new location before anything gets disconnected. ### Thinking of moving your boiler? Get in touch and we'll arrange a survey to see what's possible in your new location. [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551) ### While you're here - [Boiler Installation](/services/boiler-installation)→ - [Boiler Replacement](/services/boiler-replacement)→ - [Combi Boiler Installation](/services/combi-boiler-installation)→ ## Recent work ![Wall-hung Vaillant boiler installed in a loft with insulated pipework and a magnetic filter below](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-kitchen-installation-20210223-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999948967&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) February 2021 ### Combi boiler relocated to the loft We removed the existing boiler, cylinder and tanks and relocated the new Vaillant combination boiler to the loft, freeing up space in the new kitchen. New radiators were fitted throughout the house, along with a new gas main run from the meter direct to the boiler. ![Wall-mounted Vaillant combi boiler with neat copper pipework and an R.K branded wireless thermostat below](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-conversion-20201008-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787043066924&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) October 2020 ### Open vent to combi conversion with boiler relocation We converted this open-vented system to a combi, relocating the boiler and carrying out a full system flush. The new Vaillant boiler comes with a 10 year warranty and is controlled by an EPH Controls thermostat. ![Vaillant boiler in a corner with black-clipped copper pipes and a brass magnetic filter below](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-installation-20190731-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787043314264&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) July 2019 ### Vaillant boiler replacement and relocation We replaced this boiler with a Vaillant ecofit pure and relocated it to a new position, protecting the system with a filter. The wiring was due to be completed the following day. ![Newly fitted Vaillant boiler on a bare brick wall with vertical copper pipe runs and a flue elbow](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-installation-20190208-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787043043803&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) February 2019 ### Vaillant boiler installation and relocation A Vaillant ecoTEC plus boiler fitted and moved ready for a garage conversion. The system is controlled by a smart thermostat and protected by a Vaillant boiler protection kit, giving a 10 year warranty. “We needed our boiler moving as part of other building works and the team have delivered a new, high quality boiler installation which we are over the moon with. Additional works to follow like underfloor heating once the general building works have finished. Highly recommended for plumbing and heating works.” T Tom Ramirez ## Worth considering Boilers ### System Boiler Installation Gas Safe registered system boiler installation for homes in Brighton, Hove, Woodingdean and nearby Sussex towns. [System Boiler Installation→](/services/system-boiler-installation) Boilers ### Boiler Conversion Boiler conversions across Brighton, Hove and Sussex, from removing the old cylinder and tanks to fitting and commissioning your new combi boiler. [Boiler Conversion→](/services/boiler-conversion) Boilers ### Back Boiler Replacement Gas Safe back boiler removal and modern boiler installation, including pipework, flue work and making good the old fireplace, across Brighton & Hove and Sussex. [Back Boiler Replacement→](/services/back-boiler-replacement) ## Before you book Answers to what people usually ask us before a boiler relocation. Can I combine a boiler move with other plumbing or bathroom work? Yes, it's common to relocate a boiler alongside a kitchen refit, loft conversion or bathroom installation, and we can plan the pipework around the wider project. Which areas do you cover for boiler relocation? We are based in Woodingdean and cover Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Lewes, Shoreham-by-Sea, Haywards Heath, Seaford, Burgess Hill and surrounding Sussex towns. Do you work on boilers other than Vaillant? Yes, while we're an accredited Vaillant installer we carry out relocations on a range of domestic boiler brands. Is the work certified? Yes. Gas work is carried out by our Gas Safe registered engineers under registration 568345, and we can issue a CP12 gas safety certificate where one is needed. Do you patch up the old boiler location afterwards? We make good the immediate area around the old and new pipework connections, though full redecoration of walls isn't included as standard. We're happy to talk through what's needed for your job. Will I need a new boiler, or can my existing one just be moved? In most cases the existing boiler can be relocated, but if it's old or the new position needs a different flue configuration, replacement sometimes makes more sense. We'll be upfront about that during the survey. Can any location fit a boiler? Not always. The new spot needs to allow safe flue routing, ventilation and access, which is exactly what we check during the initial survey before quoting. How long does a boiler relocation take? Most straightforward moves take one to two days, depending on how far the pipework and flue need to travel and whether any decoration or patching is needed afterwards. ## Let's talk about moving your boiler Give us a call or send a message and we'll arrange a survey to talk through where it could go and what's involved. [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)