Commercial & Industrial HVAC Hire
Healthcare environments rely on uninterrupted heating and hot water to maintain patient comfort, infection control, and safe clinical operations. When a large healthcare facility in London experienced a critical boiler failure, immediate action was required to prevent disruption to essential services.
With the existing boiler plant no longer able to support the building, the site required a high-capacity temporary boiler hire solution to restore heating quickly while permanent replacement works could take place. Due to the scale of the facility and the critical nature of its operations, downtime was not an option.
Ideal Heat Solutions was engaged on an emergency basis to survey, supply, install and commission a temporary boiler system capable of restoring full heating services — safely, compliantly, and without disruption to day-to-day operations.
We responded immediately, deploying experienced engineers and specialist equipment to deliver a robust temporary heating solution under tight time constraints.
Upon receiving the emergency enquiry, our engineering team attended site the same day to carry out a detailed assessment. The survey focused on:
Given the size of the building and the urgency of restoring heat, a 1200kW oil-fired temporary boiler was specified, supported by a fully bunded fuel tank and high-capacity steel braided hose runs.
This quick survey process allowed us to design a solution that met both technical and compliance requirements, ensuring heating could be restored without compromising safety or hygiene standards.
Following survey and approval, specialist equipment was mobilised immediately, including:
All equipment was prepared and configured in advance to minimise on-site installation time and ensure fast commissioning.
Our engineers arrived on site early to begin installation works ahead of equipment arrival. Temporary pipework routes were established in advance to accelerate commissioning once the boiler and fuel tank were delivered.
Key installation steps included:
• Running two 65-metre hose routes using DN100 PN16 flanged steel braided hose
• Routing pipework from the external boiler location through an underground car park and into the basement plant room
• Securing all pipework neatly at low level against internal walls using cable ties to maintain clear access routes and comply with site safety requirements
• Connecting fuel supply and temporary power
• Filling the fuel tank and firing the boiler
Within 20 minutes of firing up, heat was circulating throughout the building, restoring internal temperatures and stabilising the site.
The final system delivered:
All equipment was selected to meet the demands of a large, live healthcare environment:
This configuration ensured a safe, efficient and scalable solution suitable for emergency healthcare use.
The primary challenge was to restore heating to a large healthcare facility following an unexpected boiler failure. The solution needed to:
Ideal Heat Solutions supplied and installed a 1200kW temporary boiler system supported by a fully bunded fuel tank and high-capacity steel braided hose runs. The system was installed and commissioned within one day, restoring heating quickly and safely.
The outcome was a fully restored heating system with no disruption to building operations.
Key results included:
The success of this emergency response led to repeat business, with the client now relying on Ideal Heat Solutions for contingency planning and temporary boiler provision across multiple managed sites.
Ideal Heat Solutions is trusted across the healthcare sector for delivering temporary boiler hire solutions where reliability, speed and compliance are critical.
For healthcare facilities, heating is essential — not optional. When permanent systems fail, a fast, professional temporary boiler solution can prevent disruption, maintain safety and protect critical services.
By delivering a 1200kW temporary boiler system with rapid installation and expert support, Ideal Heat Solutions ensured uninterrupted heating while permanent works took place. This project demonstrates our ability to respond decisively to emergency situations and deliver reliable outcomes in the most demanding environments.
To discuss temporary boiler hire for healthcare facilities, contact our team today or complete our online enquiry form for a fast, no-obligation quotation.
How quickly can you install a temporary boiler for healthcare facilities?
In emergency situations, we can survey, deliver and commission a temporary boiler system within hours, depending on site access and requirements.
Do you provide temporary boilers for NHS and healthcare sites?
Yes — we regularly support hospitals, healthcare facilities and large estates with temporary and emergency boiler hire.
What boiler sizes are available for healthcare applications?
Our fleet ranges from 15kW electric boilers to 1.5MW packaged plant rooms for large healthcare environments.
Can you support emergency heating during boiler failure?
Yes — our emergency response team operates 24/7 to restore heating quickly and safely.
Do you provide fuel tanks and pipework with temporary boilers?
Yes — we supply bunded fuel tanks, steel braided hoses, calorifiers and other ancillaries as required.
Are your temporary boiler installations compliant with healthcare standards?
All installations are delivered by experienced engineers and designed to meet healthcare safety and compliance requirements.
Can temporary boilers support long-term projects?
Yes — temporary boilers can operate for weeks or months while permanent works are completed.
Do you offer contingency planning for healthcare sites?
Yes — we provide contingency planning services to reduce downtime and improve resilience across critical estates.
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