Our ‘bespoke’ boiler casings are factory manufactured to meet the exact dimensions of specific boiler installations and can be used above or below the boiler conceal gas and central heating pipe work, as well as valves, filters and flues. With the help of a friend or family member, offer the unit back to the wall in its final resting position and level it up using your spirit level. You may also need your water cylinder boxing in, if appropriate, which will cost additional materials and labour. If you live in a listed building, you must contact your local building authority prior to boxing in your boiler to ensure its suitability. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development.

The below two sections and their associated steps will take you through the process of how to hide a boiler and its associated pipework.Concealing central heating and flue pipe work with our pre-formed and pre-finished boiler pipework casings can make an immediate improvement to any boiler installation.

You can either deconstruct the unit entirely from here or move it to a different location, depending on the suitability of it. Boilers can also have extensive, unsightly pipework, but this can all be boxed in, too, along with the main boiler unit. Finished in an easy clean white painted finish, they can also be supplied with a ‘two-coat’ undercoat only option for colour matching and blending in with the surrounding decoration on-site, if required. In the event that you need to have your boiler relocated to allow for boxing, you will need to hire a qualified professional to move the boiler for you prior to building the enclosure.

As you can see from the images below we have cut the top half of the unit away and 90mm off the bottom of the unit also. By using a ready-made cabinet, you can integrate your boiler into the rest of the room for a seamless finish. Boxing in a boiler does not require planning permission and is not directly affected by building regulations. Any labour required to complete the job; doing it yourself will likely be cheaper, provided that you have the tools and experience needed. If you're considering boxing in a boiler, via a boiler cabinet, take a look at this informative cost guide with all you need to know about the cost of boxing in a boiler, including costs of materials, labour and time frames.

Both of the above can be achieved by using flat-packed kitchen units and units built in a bespoke way for housing your boiler. Mark the positions on the unit where you need to cut notches or gaps to accommodate pipes, cables, thermostats and the like. Most traders should have a portfolio of work available to view and should be willing to give suitable references when requested.The majority of modern boilers are quite neutral in appearance so you may decide that the boiler itself isn’t too unsightly. The most popular option for boxing in a boiler located in a kitchen is to utilize a kitchen cupboard as the housing compartment. Using a decent drill (hammer drill preferably), drill out all of your holes and insert wall plus (red wall plugs should be sufficient).

Get someone to position the unit in its correct location and use a spirit level to ensure the unit is level and stands flush with the wall. Boxing in a boiler can be completed as a DIY project, provided that you have the tools and equipment needed.The most common method of boxing in a boiler involves utilizing a cabinet, especially when the boiler is situated in the kitchen. 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.