Wes diagnosing a combi boiler with a multimeter on a Southampton job

Specialist Worcester, Vaillant & Ideal Boiler Repair in Southampton

Diagnosis and repair for all major boiler brands. Pressure dropping? F-codes? Leaks? I carry the common parts to fix most faults in one visit.

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£100 diagnostic · fixed quote before any repair work starts

Gas Safe Registered 4.9★ on Google (200+ reviews) 12-month workmanship guarantee SO14–SO51

Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Ideal & Baxi boiler repair specialist in Southampton

Worcester Bosch Worcester Bosch
Ideal Boilers Ideal
Vaillant Vaillant
Baxi Baxi

Whether it's a Worcester pressure drop, a Vaillant F-code, an Ideal flame fault, or an older Baxi making a noise it never used to: I diagnose and repair every major brand across Southampton, with the common parts on the van for a same-visit fix.

When to Call a Professional

A scaled-up heat exchanger next to a clean new one, from a real Southampton repair
From a real job: scale build-up vs the new part. This is what “kettling” looks like inside.

No heating or hot water

The most obvious sign of a full breakdown or a failed diverter valve. Often a same-visit fix.

Banging, kettling or whistling

Scale build-up or a tired pump. The photo on the left shows exactly what causes it.

Boiler keeps losing pressure

Usually a small system leak or a failed expansion vessel, both common in Southampton's hard-water area and fixable in one visit.

Pilot light keeps going out

On older boilers this is usually a broken thermocouple or a draught problem. Quick to diagnose.

Specific Service Options

Diverter Valve Replacement

Heating works but no hot water, or the other way round? Nine times out of ten it's this.

Typical total £180–£250 Book Now

Expansion Vessel Recharge

The classic fix when your pressure gauge keeps creeping down and you're forever topping up.

Typical total £100–£160 Book Now

Pump & Fan Replacement

Humming with no circulation, or a fan that won't spin up. Common parts carried on the van.

Typical total £120–£280 Book Now

PCB Diagnostics & Fitting

The boiler's brain. Properly diagnosed before any part gets ordered.

Typical total £250–£350 Book Now

Prices include the part and the labour. Full list on the Master Price Guide.

Recent jobs, not stock photos

Heat exchanger, old vs new
Heat exchanger, old vs new
Old unit removed, ready for swap
Old unit removed, ready for swap
Neat copper pipework, every time
Neat copper pipework, every time

Got a problem to sort?

Send me a photo on WhatsApp, I’ll come back with a fair quote.

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What Southampton homeowners say

Real Google reviews from repair jobs. 4.9 from 200+ at the last count.

“Wes diagnosed and then replaced a faulty valve on my heating system that was leaking. Excellent, reliable and prompt. Finding a local, knowledgeable and dependable heating engineer is something worth knowing about.”

Robert Lamburne
Google review · heating valve repair

“Turned up on time and quickly diagnosed and repaired our boiler, and even fixed a separate issue with our water tank, for a very reasonable charge too. Highly recommended.”

Richard Harrison
Google review · boiler repair

“We have used Wes on more than one occasion and he has always provided a prompt, efficient service. When Wes says he has fixed a problem, it stays fixed.”

John Hutchings
Google review · repeat customer

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Wes beside his black Transit van, the engineer who actually turns up

It's me who answers, quotes and fixes

No call centre, no subcontractors. The person reading your WhatsApp is the person who diagnoses your boiler and the person who signs off the guarantee. Look for the black Transit.

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Common questions, plain answers

How much does a boiler repair usually cost?

Most boiler repairs land between £100 and £280, including parts and labour. The £100 covers the first hour, which is the diagnostic, that's enough time to fix many faults outright. Bigger jobs like a PCB replacement run £250–£350.

Is it worth repairing a boiler?

Usually yes if the boiler is under twelve years old and the repair cost is below a third of the price of a new one. Once you're past that, the maths starts favouring replacement, especially if the boiler has had multiple faults in a year.

What is the lifespan of a boiler?

A modern combi boiler typically lasts twelve to fifteen years with annual servicing. Older system or back boilers can run longer, but parts get harder to find and efficiency drops off.

What is the most expensive part of a boiler to replace?

The PCB, the control board, at £250–£350 fitted. Heat exchangers and gas valves are the next tier down, typically £200–£300.

What are the signs of a failing boiler?

Banging or kettling noises, needing to re-pressurise more than once a month, a yellow rather than blue flame, error codes that keep coming back, or hot water that runs cold mid-shower. Any of those is worth a diagnostic before it gets worse.

Recently worked in nearby areas

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