You should also enquire if the installer holds liability insurance; this will protect you from unexpected costs should an accident Also, If you’re feeling inspired, you may consider concealing other functional but unsightly elements in your home. Popular DIY blogger (and PWS author) Kezzabeth offers some great insights into the possibilities of hiding pipes behind skirting boards.

Fortunately, you don’t have to grin and bear it by living with an unsightly boiler. We’ll take you step-by-step through how to box in a boiler, transforming it from an eyesore into a feature. No matter the manufacturer of your boiler, it is a legal requirement that your boiler is accessible for servicing and maintenance. Our instructions focus on the unit option, but most steps apply to building a cupboard from scratch.and thus the relevant costings associated with it. Covering a kitchen boiler in a matching cabinet makes sense, but might not be the best solution for a boiler located in a bathroom or bedroom space.

tradespeople involved will increase this price considerably – for example, creating a dedicated utility space will likely require aBoxing in a boiler is a relatively straight forward process that can be completed as a DIY job providing you have the patience and necessary carpentry That could be the end of your project. If you’ve used a mismatched unit or made your cupboard, you might want to consider decorating it. This Little House on the Corner post offers great tips for painting wooden furniture. Mark the position of any cuts that need to be made in the kitchen wall unit to allow the passage of pipes and cables You’ll need to make a few alterations to your unit before it houses the boiler properly. To assess these alterations, first, take off the doors. You can then offer it up to its final position. Boxing in a boiler has numerous benefits, so it’s no wonder that the presence of a boxed-in boiler can sway many potential home buyers. Matches Surroundings

It is vital that you allow enough room around the boiler for air to circulate and that there is enough clearance to the The most common ways to box in a boiler include utilizing a kitchen cupboard or making one from scratch, There are numerous boiler cupboard ideas online if you’re unsure of what would best suit your home and boiler positioning. Outlined below is each method that your installer may use depending on your budget and specific demands. Using a Ready-Made Kitchen Cabinet Fix battens to wall using the appropriate screw and wall plug fixings and secure with construction adhesive. For help with this please see our project on building a cupboard or the project on cupboards under stairs. The basic battening technique is the same in both instances

It goes without saying that the larger the boiler, the more materials are going to be needed to box it in. Remove doors from the right-sized kitchen wall unit you are going to use. Offer the unit up to the wall and over the boiler. Make sure you have at least 2 inches (50mm) clear air space all round boiler and that all access panels can be removed easily Depending on the location or size of your boiler, utilizing a kitchen cabinet to make the housing may not be appropriate,

When a boiler is boxed in, it is not in a sealed unit; instead, it is in a convenient compartment hidden out of sight so that it

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Your first step is to measure your boiler accurately, as you need to find the right unit to box it in. When choosing the unit, there are a couple of important things to keep in mind: but keep in mind that the project will probably take you longer to complete yourself than a professional would be able to complete the work for you. Sometimes in situations where space is limited to both add a complete housing unit that covers the boiler and allow enough “breathing space” this is the only option available. There will be cuts round pipes and possibly timers etc. There will also be cut outs required to allow for the air to circulate. but you may find an additional fee for mileage and to cover the cost of extra work they may have had to postpone in their local area to accommodate you. Additional Work