Listed buildings
New boilers in listed buildings — Bath and surrounds
Listed doesn't mean 'no'. It means every visible change needs justification and, sometimes, Listed Building Consent. We've completed boiler installs in Grade I properties around the Royal Crescent and Grade II homes across BA1, BA2 and Wells cathedral precinct.
For: Owners of Grade I and Grade II listed properties
What actually needs consent
The boiler itself is internal and reversible — no consent. Flue outlets, external condensate runs, and any external pipework on a listed elevation almost always need it. We'll draft a supporting note for your application if the route is contentious.
The listed-building install pack
- Reversible internal routing — no chased chases, no destroyed cornices
- Flue terminating on a non-principal elevation or existing opening
- Condensate routed internally to nearest waste
- Photo record of pre-existing condition before any works
- Building Notice, Gas Safe cert, and consent evidence bundled
Frequently asked
- Do I always need Listed Building Consent?
- For a straight internal swap with no external changes, often no. For any new external hole or pipe on a listed wall, yes — and it's cheaper than the fine for not asking.
- Can I fit a modern condensing boiler at all?
- Yes. Building Regs actively require condensing, and conservation officers accept it — it's the outlet position that's negotiable, not the boiler type.
- How long does consent take?
- B&NES usually turn Listed Building Consent around in 6–8 weeks. We can start planning while it's in flight and install once approved.
Talk to us first
The best listed-building installs start with a survey before consent goes in. Tell us the property and we'll walk you through a sensible route.
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