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We replace vented and unvented hot water cylinders across Kensington and Chelsea — from airing cupboard cylinders in Notting Hill and Holland Park’s stucco townhouses to compact unvented systems in South Kensington’s mansion block flats. Fixed price, same-day survey, 12-month guarantee.
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Cylinders typically last 10 to 15 years, and many properties across Notting Hill and Holland Park are still running original units well past that age. Here are the signs our engineers see most often.
Water pooling around the base of the cylinder or damp patches in the airing cupboard usually means the tank itself has started to corrode and fail — a clear sign replacement is needed, and particularly important to address quickly in mansion blocks where it could affect the flat below.
A cylinder that can't keep up with demand, or produces lukewarm water where it used to run hot, often points to a failing heating coil or a cylinder that's simply too small for the household.
Scale build-up inside an older cylinder can cause kettling and banging noises, particularly in the borough's older systems that have never been serviced or descaled.
Even without an obvious fault, an older cylinder becomes more prone to sudden failure over time. Many Kensington & Chelsea homeowners choose to replace proactively rather than risk a leak.
The right cylinder type depends on your existing system, available space and hot water demand.
Fed by a cold water tank in the loft, vented cylinders are typically the lower-cost option and suit properties without the space or budget for an unvented upgrade — common across Notting Hill and Holland Park's period townhouses.
Fed directly from the mains, unvented cylinders deliver strong, consistent pressure to every outlet without needing a loft tank — a popular upgrade for mansion block flats in South Kensington and Chelsea without loft space for a tank.
A full survey-to-sign-off service — carried out at a fixed price agreed before any work begins.
We assess your current system, water pressure and hot water demand to recommend the right cylinder type and size.
You receive a fixed price for the full replacement, including removal of the old cylinder, before any work starts.
The old cylinder is drained and removed, the new unit fitted and connected, and all work carried out to current water regulations.
The system is tested, you're shown the controls, and the installation is covered by our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Cost depends on cylinder type and size, and whether it’s a like-for-like swap or an upgrade. All prices are confirmed before we attend — no call-out charge.
Standard replacement, same size and position
Upgrade to a larger cylinder for higher demand
Standard replacement, same size and position
Full conversion including mains pressure works
Repair a leak, valve or coil fault where possible
Safety check and expansion vessel test
Fast survey and installation turnaround across W8, W10, W11, W14, SW3, SW5, SW7 and SW10 — without the delays of London-wide dispatch.
We're experienced with both cylinder types and recommend the right one for your property, not just what's quickest to fit. down and protected from freezing.
From Notting Hill's vented airing cupboard cylinders to South Kensington's compact unvented flat systems — we've replaced every type across the borough.
The same fixed pricing applies whether you're in W11 Notting Hill or SW3 Chelsea. No zone uplift, no call-out charge.
A 4.9★ rating from local customers on both Trustpilot and Google.
All installation work carries our 12-month workmanship guarantee, issued in writing before we leave your property.
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Old cylinder in our Notting Hill airing cupboard had started leaking. Replaced same day with a like-for-like unit, tidy job and explained the warranty clearly.
No space for a loft tank in our South Kensington mansion flat, so a compact unvented cylinder was fitted instead. Water pressure is fantastic now compared to before.
Cylinder in our Holland Park house was making a horrible banging noise. Turned out to be scale build-up — replaced with a new unit and it’s silent now.
Yes. We cover the entire borough including Kensington, Chelsea, Notting Hill, Earls Court, South Kensington, Holland Park and North Kensington — postcodes W8, W10, W11, W14, SW3, SW5, SW7 and SW10. Our engineers are based locally across West London.
A like-for-like vented cylinder replacement starts from £950, rising to £1,080 for a larger capacity upgrade. A like-for-like unvented cylinder replacement starts from £1,800, and a full vented to unvented upgrade starts from £2,650. All prices are confirmed before work begins.
This depends on your mains water pressure, available space, and how much stronger hot water pressure would benefit your household. Mansion block flats without loft space, common across South Kensington and Chelsea, often benefit particularly well from an unvented system. Our survey confirms whether your property is suitable.
This depends on the building's lease and whether the work affects communal risers or pipework. We can liaise with your managing agent or freeholder to confirm what approval is needed as part of the survey.
No. There is no call-out charge, no zone surcharge and no area uplift for any postcode within the borough. Our fixed prices are identical whether you're in Notting Hill or Chelsea.
Most cylinders last 10 to 15 years with normal use. Beyond that, the risk of leaks and failures increases, and many homeowners in Kensington & Chelsea choose to replace proactively rather than wait for a failure to occur.
Fixed price agreed before we start. Vented and unvented systems. 12-month guarantee. Same-day survey booking across W8, W10, W11, W14, SW3, SW5, SW7 and SW10.
We also cover these neighbouring boroughs — same fixed prices, same-day survey availability.
