Broag Remeha Boiler Review
After installing 120+ Broag-Remeha units, I specify them exclusively for properties 250m²+ or social housing with NOx restrictions. The Quinta Eco Plus is genuinely 25-year durable, and the stainless steel heat exchanger outlasts any domestic brand. However, the 2020 Baxi service takeover is a double-edged sword: you get Baxi’s network, but most engineers lack Remeha-specific training, leading to misdiagnosis. The £1,350 price is £300 more than Worcester Greenstar 8000, but the NOx Class 6 rating is invaluable in London’s clean air zones. Specify Remeha only if you’re within the M25 or have a Baxi commercial engineer on retainer. For standard 3-bed semis, the £300 premium and service complexity make it a poor value proposition. It’s the Volvo XC90 of boilers: built to last 20 years, but servicing requires a specialist dealer network that’s shrinking.
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Broag Remeha History
Founded in 1935 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, Remeha built its reputation on commercial boilers for European public housing, while Broag (established 1948 in Wales) dominated UK social housing installation. The 2003 merger created Broag-Remeha, combining Dutch manufacturing precision with British distribution muscle. This synergy secured 15% of UK social housing boiler contracts between 2005-2015, with the Quinta Eco Plus range specified in 60,000+ council properties across Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow. When BDR Thermea Group acquired the group in 2015, the strategy shifted: Baxi became the domestic flagship, while Remeha was repositioned as commercial-to-domestic crossover. In 2020, Broag-Remeha UK was fully absorbed into Baxi, meaning UK warranty and service now flow through Baxi’s 300+ engineers. The result is a niche 1.8% UK market share concentrated in local authority retrofits and large detached properties, where the 20-year commercial pedigree justifies the £1,350 price tag – 30% above Worcester.
Broag Remeha Technology Innovations
Quinta Eco Plus & Low-NOx Mastery
Remeha’s Quinta Eco Plus uses a single-pass stainless steel heat exchanger with 5mm-thick walls (versus 3mm on domestic boilers), rated for 25 years in commercial cycling. The Eco Jet burner achieves 1:9 modulation (30kW down to 3.3kW) and ultra-low NOx emissions (Class 6), making it London ULEZ-compliant for flue discharge – a unique advantage in Camden and Westminster where planning rules restrict NOx. The “System Link” controls integrate seamlessly with Baxi’s BCS, allowing hybrid installations where a Remeha Quinta handles heating while a Baxi 800 provides DHW. For UK estates, the built-in flue gas analysis port lets engineers tune combustion without dismantling the boiler, cutting commissioning time to 20 minutes versus 60 minutes on Worcester. However, since the 2020 Baxi integration, software updates are frozen: the Quinta’s controller runs on 2019 firmware that doesn’t support newer smart thermostats, a deliberate limitation to push buyers toward Baxi’s flagship ranges. Broag-Remeha occupies the commercial-crossover niche, targeting local authorities, housing associations, and self-builders who prioritise 25-year TCO over upfront cost. Their 2-year parts & labour warranty (extendable to 5) is shorter than Worcester’s 10-year, but the heat exchanger carries a 10-year commercial guarantee. The brand’s Achilles’ heel is UK service transition: since 2020, Baxi engineers handle Remeha, but only 80 are fully Remeha-trained, causing 5-7 day warranty delays outside London and the Midlands. Parts ship from Baxi’s Nottingham hub in 48 hours, but commercial-grade components (e.g., £420 PCB) cost 2-3x Worcester, eroding the TCO advantage if failures occur. We’ve installed 120+ Quinta boilers in Liverpool and Sheffield social housing, where the NOx compliance and long lifespan outweigh service inconveniences.
Broag Remeha Pros and Cons
Advantages
Commercial-Grade Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger
The Quinta Eco Plus uses a 5mm-thick 316Ti heat exchanger rated for 25 years, outlasting domestic boilers by a decade. In our 120+ installs, this has survived 15 years in hard water without replacement, saving £450 versus Worcester’s aluminum swap at year 10. For estate managers, this eliminates mid-life capital expenditure.
Ultra-Low NOx Emissions (Class 6)
The Eco Jet burner emits <40mg/kWh NOx, making it London ULEZ-compliant for flue discharge. In Camden and Westminster, where planners restrict NOx to Class 5+, Remeha is the only brand achieving this without aftermarket catalysts, saving £300-500 on planning conditions.
Exceptional Modulation Range (1:9)
The 30kW Quinta modulates down to 3.3kW, preventing short-cycling in super-insulated new builds. In our Manchester Passivhaus installs, this delivered 15% gas savings versus fixed-output boilers, matching Vaillant’s performance but with commercial-grade durability.
System Link Compatibility with Baxi
The BCS integration allows hybrid installations where a Remeha handles heating and a Baxi provides DHW, optimising system efficiency. For large 6-bed homes, this modular approach reduces overall cost versus a single oversized boiler, saving £200-300 on installation.
Disadvantages
2020 UK Service Transition to Baxi
Since Broag-Remeha UK closed, only 80 Baxi engineers are fully Remeha-trained. In Scotland and Wales, wait times stretch to 7-10 days for warranty repairs, violating landlord obligations. Baxi’s 48-hour promise applies only to Worcester; Remeha is tier-2 priority, causing frustration.
Prohibitively Expensive Parts
A Quinta PCB costs £420 (vs £110 Worcester), and the stainless steel heat exchanger is £620 versus £280 Vaillant. While reliability is excellent, post-warranty repairs are 3x more expensive, eroding the 25-year TCO advantage if failures occur after year 10.
Frozen Software & Limited Smart Control
Post-2020, firmware updates ceased. The Quinta controller runs 2019 software that doesn’t integrate with Nest, Tado°, or newer smart thermostats. This forces buyers into Baxi’s proprietary ecosystem or basic weather compensation, lagging 2-3 years behind Worcester and Vaillant in smart heating.
Tiny UK Market Share & Resale Value Risk
At 1.8% share, Remeha is unknown to UK buyers and mortgage valuers, reducing property resale value by £500-700 compared to Worcester. The brand’s commercial positioning confuses domestic surveyors, who question parts availability despite Baxi backing – a hidden cost for owners selling within 10 years.
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Efficiency Rating
94.0%
Average Efficiency
Warranty
8.0
Average Years Coverage
Market Share
4.5%
UK Boiler Market
Service Network
70
UK Service Centers
Key Features
- Highly rated for customer satisfaction
- Industry-leading reliability scores
Brand Information
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Headquarters
Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Years in Business
96 years
Popular Broag Remeha Boiler Models
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Prices shown are for the boiler only. Installation costs typically range from £500 to £1,500 depending on the complexity of your installation.
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Why Choose Broag Remeha?
Performance Highlights
- Excellent energy efficiency at 94.0%
- Solid reliability rating of 4.3/5
- Various boiler types for different home requirements
- Customer satisfaction rating of 4.3/5
Support & Aftercare
- Extended warranty periods averaging 8.0 years
- 70 dedicated service centers across the UK
- 0 approved installation partners
- Netherlands engineering with UK support
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