Joinery and Builder Work

Professional joinery and building work to support your boiler installation. MPH Boilers' team handles the structural and finishing work that goes beyond standard plumbing — so you don't need to find and coordinate separate trades.

What We Cover

Specialist joinery and building work includes:

• Unit Alterations: Modifying kitchen or bathroom units for boiler access
• Pipe Boxing: Professional boxing-in of exposed pipework
• Floor Work: Removing and replacing laminate and flooring for gas runs
• Attic Work: Flooring attic spaces for safe boiler access
• Access Hatches: Installing inspection hatches for flue access
• Unit Removal: Taking out units where necessary for installation

When Is Joinery Work Needed?

Additional building work may be required when:

• Moving a boiler to a new location
• Installing pipework through multiple rooms
• Upgrading from back boiler to modern system
• Creating access for regular maintenance
• Concealing visible pipework
• Modifying kitchen units for boiler placement

Pipe Boxing

Professional boxing-in of pipework provides:

• Clean Finish: Conceals unsightly pipes
• Protection: Guards pipework from damage
• Flexibility: Removable panels for future access
• Custom Sizing: Made to fit your specific installation
• Painted or Raw: Ready for decoration or pre-finished

Floor and Ceiling Work

When pipework needs to run through floors:

• Careful Removal: Lifting laminate, carpet, or floorboards
• Protective Routing: Proper channelling for gas and water pipes
• Professional Reinstatement: Floors replaced to original condition
• Structural Integrity: Maintaining building structure throughout
• Building Regulations: Compliant with all safety requirements

Access Hatches

Required for some installations to meet regulations:

• Flue Inspection: Access for annual flue checks
• Boiler Servicing: Easy engineer access for maintenance
• Building Compliance: Meeting building control requirements
• Professional Fitting: Neat, unobtrusive installation
• Various Sizes: To suit your specific needs

Unit Alterations and Removal

Kitchen and utility room modifications:

• Unit Adjustment: Cutting or modifying units for boiler fit
• Temporary Removal: Taking out units during installation
• Professional Refitting: Reinstating units after work
• Worktop Cutting: Precise cuts for pipework routes
• Sink Relocation: If required for boiler positioning

Attic Work

Creating safe access for loft-mounted boilers:

• Safe Flooring: Boarding attic space around boiler
• Access Routes: Clear path to boiler for servicing
• Structural Assessment: Ensuring adequate support
• Insulation Protection: Maintaining loft insulation effectiveness
• Lighting: Adding lights for safe engineer access

Pricing

Joinery work is quoted based on:

• Scope of Work: Complexity and time required
• Materials Needed: Boxing materials, boards, hatches, etc.
• Structural Changes: Extent of alterations required
• Finishing Level: Paint-ready or fully decorated
• Access Difficulty: Location and working conditions

Our Approach

How the work is handled:

1. Initial Assessment: Survey work required during quotation
2. Clear Quotation: Fixed price for agreed scope
3. Quality Materials: Professional-grade materials used
4. Clean Working: Dust sheets and site protection
5. Tidy Completion: Full cleanup and waste removal

Building Regulations

All work complies with:

• Gas Safety: Safe routing of gas pipework
• Building Control: Structural modifications notified
• Fire Safety: Maintaining fire barriers where required
• Ventilation: Ensuring adequate ventilation maintained

Why Choose Our Joinery Service?

• One firm, one visit: no need to hire separate trades
• Coordinated Work: handled alongside the boiler installation by MPH Boilers
• Experienced Team: skilled joiners and builders
• Tidy working: dust sheets down, waste removed, home left as found
• Fully Insured: all work covered by insurance

What's Not Included

Standard boiler installations do not include:

• Extensive kitchen refits
• Plastering and decorating
• Major structural alterations
• External building work
• Electrical rewiring

These services are quoted separately.

Planning Your Installation

During your quote, we assess:

• Access routes for pipework
• Any unit modifications needed
• Floor or ceiling work required
• Access hatch requirements
• Overall building work needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Get a comprehensive quote including all necessary joinery and building work for your boiler installation.