good info gas112 but sadly too late....I texted the guy last night to say no and then contacted 1st quote guy today.....its ok no big deal as 1st guy was only £350 dearer...also on the phone the 'homer guy said nothing to vouch for himself after I asked if the his registration waas in his own...
yip dean ....actually posed this question on ukplumbersforum just to get as many answers as possible and a guy called Scott_d said make sure his registration is in his own name....if he hadn't pointed that out I'd be fooked right now....God bless the forums ....tbh witcha am really feeling a big...
ok I hear ya Dan....I'm not one for breaking regulations or the law when it is required....ironically the legit quote was only £350 dearer...baxi platinum 33 kW
dan robinson...I have never employed him b4 ...it was my bro who put me onto him....I thought his reg was in his own name...but he phoned tonight with his price ...never gave him the go ahead til I had this question answered...now that it is answered (and thanks to all for the input)...he def...
had two quotes from 2 GSR's on a new combi and 7 rads but the second guy's registration is under his company's name and not his own...he would be doing it as a 'homer' job ....so not under his company's 'umbrella'....whats the consequences if I choose him?
Cheers
Danny
wee update here...the 2nd quote we got from the guy doing the 'homer'....his Gas Registration is under his company's name and not his own.....should I walk away from him? any issues with this?
thanks everyone for their replies so far.....need a good website to calculate room BTU's ?
going to opt for a magnaclean pro2 or twin tech...any preference?
the 2nd guy works for a co. that installs only WB but he also is subcontracted by British Gas to install baxi's and pottertons....so...
Hi there,
I've decided to get a new combi and 7 new convector rads in my new home. Property is a 2 storey 3 bed semi (with 2 occupants) built circa 80-100 years ago with thick sandstone walls and high ceilings.
I've had to local GSR/CH engineers around to quote...1st guy was Baxi/Potterton...