Boiler replacement estimates
Replacing a steam boiler is more than swapping a box. It has to be sized to the radiators you have, and the near-boiler piping has to be right, or the new boiler can bang and run worse than the old one.
Signs to watch for
- The boiler is leaking from the cast-iron sections
- Repairs keep piling up year after year
- You've been told parts aren't available any more
- You're renovating, buying, or selling an older home or flat
- You'd like to compare keeping steam against other options
What the visit usually involves
- Looking at the existing boiler, piping and chimney or venting
- Measuring or counting the radiators so the new boiler is sized correctly
- Explaining replacement options for steam or hot water
- A written estimate with what's included
- Answering questions about permits and utility rebates, if any apply
Every system and every technician is different. The technician you're connected with will explain their own process and price before any work starts.
Have this ready when you call
- Approximate age of the current boiler, if known
- How many radiators, and how many units in the building
- Photos of the boiler and the piping coming off the top
- Anything you've already been quoted
Questions
Should I replace my steam boiler with a hot water boiler or a furnace?
It depends on the house, the radiators and your budget. Many St. Louis homeowners keep steam because the radiators and piping are already there. Get the options laid out by someone who works on steam, and decide from there.
How long does a boiler replacement take?
It varies with the job. The technician can give you a timeline with the estimate. If you have no heat in the middle of winter, say so up front.
Need help with boiler replacement?
Call now and get connected with a local technician.
Talk to someone about your heat
(314) 260-1210Tap to callCan't talk right now? Send the form and a local boiler technician can call you back.
- Free to request, no obligation
- Your info goes only to the technician handling your request
- A photo of the boiler helps: you can text it after the call