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Boiler installation by Matt Poulter Plumbing and Heating

BOILER INSTALLATION • HEATING UPGRADES

A better boiler, properly installed.

Boiler replacement and heating upgrades across Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire, with straightforward advice, careful installation and controls set up around your home.

✓ Gas Safe registered✓ 15+ years’ experience✓ Heating system expertise

BOILER REPLACEMENT

More than swapping one box for another.

A good boiler installation starts with the heating system around it. We look at hot-water demand, controls, radiators, system condition and the way your home is used before recommending the right replacement.

That means you get a boiler and control strategy that make sense for the property, rather than simply fitting the closest equivalent to what was there before.

Heating system and boiler upgrade work

THE RIGHT SETUP

Boiler options for different homes.

The best arrangement depends on your hot-water demand, space and existing heating system. We will recommend what fits the property rather than forcing every home into the same solution.

01

Combi boilers

A compact option providing heating and hot water without a separate cylinder, often well suited to smaller homes with sensible hot-water demand.

02

System boilers

Designed to work with a hot-water cylinder and a strong option where the home needs stored hot water or has multiple bathrooms.

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Heating upgrades

Controls, radiators, valves and system improvements can be dealt with at the same time so the new boiler can operate effectively.

WHAT WE LOOK AT

Designed around the whole heating system.

✓ Correct boiler output for the property

✓ Hot-water requirements and cylinder options

✓ Heating controls and zoning

✓ Radiator and valve condition

✓ System cleanliness and protection

✓ Sensible future upgrade options

Good controls matter.

Modern boilers can modulate their output rather than simply switching fully on and off. Correct controls, balancing and commissioning help the system operate more steadily and efficiently.

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Air source heat pump installation alternative to a boiler

BOILER OR HEAT PUMP?

Worth considering your next heating system.

If your boiler needs replacing, it can also be a sensible time to compare a modern boiler with an air source heat pump. The right answer depends on the property, heat loss, emitters, budget and how you want to heat the home.

As MCS heat-pump installers as well as experienced heating engineers, we can discuss both routes rather than pushing one technology.

A STRAIGHTFORWARD PROCESS

From survey to handover.

01

Discuss

Tell us about the existing boiler, property and any heating or hot-water issues.

02

Survey

We assess the existing system and confirm the most suitable replacement approach.

03

Quote

You receive a clear scope covering the boiler and any agreed system improvements.

04

Install

The old equipment is removed and the new system installed, tested and commissioned.

05

Handover

We explain the controls and leave you with the information needed to use the system properly.

BOILER FAQ

Common boiler replacement questions.

If your situation is different, send us a few details and we can advise on the best next step.

How do I know what size boiler I need?

Boiler selection should reflect the home, heating load and hot-water demand. Bigger is not automatically better, so we assess the system before recommending an output.

Can you upgrade radiators or controls at the same time?

Yes. Radiators, valves, controls and other heating-system improvements can be included where they make sense.

Should I choose a combi or a cylinder system?

That depends mainly on hot-water demand, available space and the existing system. We can explain the advantages of each for your home.

Should I replace my boiler with a heat pump instead?

It is worth considering, particularly when making a major heating change. We install both conventional heating systems and heat pumps, so we can discuss the practical differences for your property.

Which areas do you cover?

Our core area is Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire, with selected projects in surrounding areas. Send your postcode if you are unsure.

NEED A NEW BOILER?

Start with a straightforward heating conversation.

Tell us what you have now, what is going wrong and your postcode. We can advise on the right next step and arrange a survey where required.