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FLAT 3, 5 RAINFORTH STREET
Estimated boiler replacement
£1,900–£3,200
For a flat like yours · estimated installed cost
Your options for this home
Boiler replacement
Estimated installed cost · 3–3.5 kW
- Fuel confirmed on survey
- Suitable for your home size
- Combi or system options
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- • Preliminary heat requirement 3.0–3.5 kW from 38.0 m² and construction era 1900_1929.
- • Heating system type to be confirmed on survey.
New central heating
Complete system estimate · 3–4 kW
- Boiler / heat source
- Radiators (~4)
- Pipework & controls
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- • A complete new system priced on ~4 radiators, pipework and a boiler.
- • Radiator count is indicative from floor area and confirmed on survey.
Home air conditioning
Multi-split system estimate · 4–6 kW · ~3 units
- Approx. 3 indoor units
- Heating & cooling
- Professional installation
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- • Total floor area is not the same as conditioned area; this reflects the selected room scenario.
Heating & cooling profile
Based on this property's recorded characteristics, this 38m² flat has a current EPC rating of C77 and its recorded heating. HotAndCold estimates a space-heating requirement of approximately 3.0–3.5kW. Its current EPC performance is relatively strong for an existing home. Its modelled space-heating intensity per square metre is moderate.
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What stands out about this home
Why this estimate?
We calculate estimates using your property's size, type, age, heating fuel and EPC rating, along with typical installation costs, not a professional heat-loss survey.
How we calculated this
What we found about your home
- Property type
- Flat
- Floor area
- 38 m²
- Energy rating
- EPC C77
- Main heating fuel
- Electric
- Approx. age
- 1900–1929
- Location
- MANCHESTER, Manchester
We use publicly available data and industry models to generate this estimate. A final survey by an installer may vary.
How this home compares locally
Based on 14 EPC-recorded properties nearby.
Building
- Built form
- Flat
- Internal area (EPC)
- 38 m²
- Building footprint
- ~1261 m²
- Approx. dimensions
- ~60.6 × 36.6 m
- Main building axis
- N–S
- Estimated floors
- 2
- Nearest building
- 2.1 m
Footprint & dimensions derived from Overture Maps building data (ODbL). Approximate, not survey-grade.
How this home is constructed & heated
Recorded on its Energy Performance Certificate.
- Walls
- Solid brick, with internal insulation
- Roof
- (another dwelling above)
- Windows
- Fully double glazed
- Main heating
- Room heaters, electric
- Heating controls
- Appliance thermostats
- Hot water
- Electric immersion, off-peak
- Floor
- (another dwelling below)
Energy improvement potential
Recommended improvements for this property
Measures from this home’s official Energy Performance Certificate assessment that could raise its rating and cut running costs, specific to FLAT 3, 5 RAINFORTH STREET, MANCHESTER, M13 0RP.
- 150 mm internal or external wall insulationIndicative cost: £4,000 - £14,000
Solid wall insulation involves adding a layer of insulation to either the inside or the outside surface of the external walls, which reduces heat loss and lowers fuel bills. As it is more expensive than cavity wall insulation it is only recommended for walls without a cavity, or where for technical reasons a cavity cannot be filled. Internal insulation, known as dry-lining, is where a layer of insulation is fixed to the inside surface of external walls; this type of insulation is best applied when rooms require redecorating and can be installed by a competent DIY enthusiast. External solid wall insulation is the application of an insulant and a weather-protective finish to the outside of the wall. This may improve the look of the home, particularly where existing brickwork or rendering is poor, and will provide long-lasting weather protection. Further information can be obtained from the National Insulation Association (www.nationalinsulationassociation.org.uk).
- 2High heat retention storage heatersIndicative cost: £800 - £1,200
Modern storage heaters are less expensive to run than the direct acting, on-peak heating system in the property. A dual-rate electricity supply is required to provide the off-peak electricity that these heaters use; this is easily obtained by contacting the energy supplier. Ask for a quotation for high heat retention heaters with automatic charge and output controls. As installations should be in accordance with the national wiring standards, only a qualified electrician should carry out the installation. It is best to obtain advice from a qualified electrical heating engineer. Ask a qualified electrical heating engineer to explain the options, which might also include switching to other forms of electric heating.
Source: the property’s domestic EPC recommendations (open data). Indicative only, get a professional survey before committing to any measure.
Common questions
How much does a replacement boiler cost for a property like this?+
For this property we estimate an installed cost of £1,900–£3,200. This is indicative and based on the property's size, type and energy characteristics, your final price depends on equipment choice and an installer survey.
What size boiler might this property need?+
Our preliminary model estimates a heat requirement of around 3–3.5 kW. An installer confirms exact sizing on a heat-loss assessment.
How much would air conditioning cost here?+
A multi-split installation is estimated at £3,800–£5,700, depending on how many rooms you want to cool (around 3 indoor units in a typical layout).
Are these guaranteed prices?+
No, they are indicative estimates to help you understand likely costs before speaking to an installer. Your final price depends on equipment choice, installation complexity and a survey.
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