Boilers 6 min read17 February 2026
As a planned new town, East Kilbride has an unusually consistent housing stock — and an unusually consistent set of installation challenges. Getting the survey right in G74 and G75 matters more than the badge on the boiler.
The three East Kilbride installation issues
Across Westwood, Calderwood, St Leonards, Murray and Stewartfield we keep meeting the same three problems, and all of them are solvable at survey stage rather than on installation day.
- Narrow hall and kitchen cupboards with insufficient service clearance
- Original flue routes that no longer meet current terminal position rules
- Condensate runs taken outside, which freeze in a Lanarkshire winter
- Warm-air or electric heating with no wet system at all
- 15mm gas supplies too small for a modern high-output combi
Replacing warm air and electric heating
A number of East Kilbride properties still run on warm-air units or electric heaters. Converting to a wet central heating system means designing the radiator layout from scratch, sizing each room properly and running the gas supply — a two to three day job, not a boiler swap. We quote it as one fixed price covering everything, including making good.
What every installation includes
System flush, magnetic filter, new controls where the old ones are mechanical, full rebalance of the radiators, Gas Safe notification, Building Standards paperwork and manufacturer warranty registration in your name. Most straightforward G74 and G75 swaps are completed in a single working day.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a new boiler cost in East Kilbride?
It depends on the boiler position, flue route and whether a cylinder is being removed. The G74 and G75 survey is free and the written quote is fixed.
Can you replace warm-air heating in East Kilbride?
Yes. We design and install complete wet central heating systems in East Kilbride properties still running warm air or electric heaters.
How long does an East Kilbride boiler swap take?
Most are done in one day, including the flush, filter and rebalance.
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