Cupboard space
The new boiler needs to fit the cupboard with room to service it. Most current combis fit where an older one was, but we check the measurements.
Ideal · Croydon
Ideal boiler installation in Croydon
Ideal Logic and Vogue boilers are some of the most common we see in Croydon’s flats and terraces. If you’ve decided on an Ideal, we’ll fit the right one, sized for your home, with a fixed written quote.
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Ideal boilers
Based in Hull, common in Croydon flats
Ideal is a British boiler maker based in Hull. Its two main gas ranges are Logic and Vogue. Logic is the range we see most often in Croydon flats and terraces. Vogue is Ideal’s higher-specification range.
Many people come to us already set on an Ideal because the last one did well, or because a Logic is what was fitted when the flat was built. That’s a fine reason. We still check the size and type, because a like-for-like brand isn’t always a like-for-like boiler.
We fit all the major brands, so our advice isn’t tied to one make. If your Ideal just needs fixing, see Ideal boiler repair. For flats, see also boiler replacement in flats.
Logic or Vogue?
The two Ideal ranges, side by side
In general terms. Exact models, outputs and features change, so we confirm the current model on your quote.
| Compare | Logic | Vogue |
|---|---|---|
| Where it sits | Ideal’s mainstream range | Ideal’s higher-specification range |
| Boiler types | Combi, system and heat-only (regular) models | Combi and system models |
| Often suits | Flats and smaller homes, straightforward swaps | People who want the higher-spec model and are happy to spend more |
| What decides it | Your hot water demand, mains flow and budget | Your hot water demand, mains flow and budget |
Either range needs sizing to your home. We confirm it on the survey.
Sizing guide
What size boiler do I need?
A rough guide for Croydon homes. Bigger isn't better: an oversized boiler cycles on and off and wastes gas. We confirm the size by checking your water pressure and flow rate on the day of the survey.
| Home | Bathrooms | Usually suits | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat or 1 to 2 bed house | 1 bathroom | Combi | Around 24 to 28kW |
| 3 bed house | 1 bathroom | Combi | Around 28 to 32kW |
| 3 to 4 bed house | 1 bathroom + en-suite | Larger combi | Around 32 to 38kW, if mains flow allows |
| 4 bed or more | 2+ bathrooms used at once | System boiler + cylinder | Sized to the home’s heat loss |
Fitting an Ideal in a flat
What we check in flats
Most Ideal boilers we replace in flats sit in a kitchen cupboard with the flue through the outside wall. These are the things that shape the job.
Flue position
Flue position is regulated near windows, doors, boundaries and eaves, and set by the manufacturer’s instructions. A new flue may need to move slightly.
Freeholder or agent
If your building has a managing agent or freeholder, check whether they need to approve the work or a new flue position.
Condensate pipe
The small drain pipe from the boiler can freeze if it runs outside. We route it inside where we can.
How it works
From photo to fitted Ideal
- 1
Send us the details
Two minutes in the quote form. Tell us it’s an Ideal you want and add a photo of your current boiler.
- 2
We pick the model
A Gas Safe engineer chooses the Logic or Vogue that fits your home and sends a fixed written quote.
- 3
Fitting day
The old boiler comes out, the system is cleaned and the new Ideal goes in, with a filter and controls.
- 4
Registered and certified
We register the Ideal warranty in your name and notify Building Control through the Gas Safe Register.
Who you’re dealing with
Don’t take our word for it. Check us.
Anyone working on gas in your home must be on the Gas Safe Register. It takes thirty seconds to check, and you should check whoever you use.
- 1Go to the Gas Safe Register’s “Find an engineer” page.
- 2Enter our registration number, 567789.
- 3On the day, ask to see the engineer’s Gas Safe ID card. The back lists the work they’re qualified to do.
Gas Safe registered
Registration number 567789. Required by law for anyone working on gas appliances.
City & Guilds certified
Formally trained and qualified in plumbing and heating.
Fully insured
Public liability cover for work in your home.
On Track Plumbing & Heating Ltd
A registered limited company, not a one-off trader. Your quote and paperwork come from the company.
FAQ
Ideal installation questions
Is an Ideal a good choice, or should I pay more for another brand?
An Ideal is a sensible choice for many homes, especially flats and smaller houses. Paying more for a different brand doesn’t automatically give you a better result: sizing, a clean system and good controls matter more. We’ll tell you if we think another model suits your home better, and why.
Can you fit an Ideal boiler in a flat?
Yes, including flats above the first floor. The usual job is a combi in a kitchen cupboard with a flue through the wall. If there’s a managing agent or freeholder, check whether they need to approve a new flue.
Logic or Vogue: which should I choose?
Logic is Ideal’s mainstream range and Vogue is its higher-specification range. Both need sizing to your home. We’ll quote for the one we think suits you, and price the other if you’d like to compare.
My old boiler is an Ideal. Is a swap simpler?
Often, yes. Boilers in the same family often share a similar layout, so the new one can usually go in the same position with fewer pipe changes. Older Ideal models can differ, so a photo of the pipes under the boiler helps.
Do I need to register the Ideal warranty myself?
No. We register it in your name after installation. How long it lasts depends on the model and how it’s registered, and it needs an annual service to stay valid.
Guides
Read before you decide
- Choosing a boilerWhat size boiler do I need?What size boiler do you need? How kW, mains flow rate, bathrooms and heat loss decide it, why bigger isn’t better, and the rough sizes for flats and houses.Read the guide
- Choosing a boilerQuestions to ask a boiler installerThe questions to ask any boiler installer before you book, what good answers sound like, and how to check an engineer’s Gas Safe ID card and registration.Read the guide
Everything we do
New boilers
Conversions
Repairs & servicing
Get a price for an Ideal boiler
Tell us what you have now and add a photo. We’ll come back with a fixed written quote for the Ideal that fits.