

Boiler repair in Swindon
Swindon estate boilers fitted years ago are now losing fans and circuit boards. Book a Gas Safe registered engineer with the repair price agreed first.
Common boiler faults in Swindon homes
Across Swindon's estates, many boilers fitted years ago are now reaching the age where fans, ignition parts and circuit boards fail. Older terraces and postwar semis add sludge, worn pumps and sticking valves to the list. Pressure loss is common everywhere. Most problems are a single-part fix. If your boiler is old or keeps letting you down, a replacement quote alongside the repair is worth asking for.
Estates from the 1970s to today: Boilers fitted during the main building phases are now old enough for fans, ignition leads and circuit boards to start failing.
Victorian railway-era terraces: Original pipework and older conversions can leave sludge in the system, leading to cold radiators and pump failures.
Postwar semis: Valves, pumps and pressure problems are the common call-outs, especially on systems that still have a tank in the loft.
Boiler repair prices in Swindon
| Job | Typical price | Typical visit |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic visit | £80 to £120 | about 1 hour |
| Pump, valve or fan replacement | £150 to £350 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Main circuit board (PCB) | £250 to £450 | 2 to 3 hours |
| Annual boiler service | £80 to £120 | about 1 hour |
Typical prices including VAT, checked October 2026. Your installer gives you a fixed price in writing before any work starts. More detail in our boiler repair cost guide.
Boiler over 12 years old?
Repeat repairs on an old boiler add up. Compare a fixed replacement price in Swindon before you pay for another part.
See boiler replacement optionsAreas we cover around Swindon
- Old Town
- Wroughton
- Highworth
- Stratton St Margaret
- Haydon Wick
- Royal Wootton Bassett
- Wichelstowe
- Penhill
- Freshbrook
- Covingham
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Boiler repair in Swindon: questions
What is the typical cost of a boiler repair in Swindon?
Diagnosing the fault usually costs £80 to £120. A replacement pump, fan or valve is generally £150 to £350 fitted. A new main circuit board is typically £250 to £450. Your engineer will agree the price with you first.
My boiler keeps locking out. What could it be?
Common causes are an ignition fault, a blocked condensate pipe, low gas pressure or a failing fan. Try resetting it once. If it locks out again, note any fault code on the display and pass it to the engineer, which speeds up the diagnosis.
When should I stop repairing and replace?
When the boiler is over 12 years old, has broken down more than once recently or needs parts that are hard to source. A boiler under 10 years old with one fault is normally worth repairing.
There is a gas smell in my Swindon home. What first?
Leave the house at once, and do not flick any switches or use anything that could spark. From outside, call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. Do not book a repair until they say it is safe.