Hi
I have been in my current property for about 18 months, about 10 months ago I took out boiler cover with React Fast. Last month the boiler stopped heating hot water, but the central heating still worked. I called out React Fast, the guy was helpfull, diagnosed a faulty switch and ordered parts. But, the next time he came out he mentioned that there may be a charge involved, the charges went up each time I talked to him as he was discovering more and more problems. In Fairness to him the boiler is 15 years old, and previous owners have not had it serviced for years.
It will now cost between £300 and £800 to fix, this will include a powerflush. I got a quote from him for £1500 to fit a new boiler. I thought I would get another angle on things so called out British Gas, they have quoted £2540 for a new boiler but also picked up on other things like the need to replace the pipes that enter the property and a charge for informing the local authority of changes to the Gas appliances at the property. I may also get a quote from a 3rd independant plummer.
Basically I dont want to get ripped off, British Gas do seem rather expensive but I know that this is a job that needs doing right. Also, British Gas claim that they offer huge saving at the moment, god knows what they would normally charge. Can anyone suggest a good plummer in the Bristol area who would do a professional and commpetitive job? Oh, and I know now what a joke React Fast are, but the local plummers they use do seem pretty good. Any advice would be greatly recieved.
I have been in my current property for about 18 months, about 10 months ago I took out boiler cover with React Fast. Last month the boiler stopped heating hot water, but the central heating still worked. I called out React Fast, the guy was helpfull, diagnosed a faulty switch and ordered parts. But, the next time he came out he mentioned that there may be a charge involved, the charges went up each time I talked to him as he was discovering more and more problems. In Fairness to him the boiler is 15 years old, and previous owners have not had it serviced for years.
It will now cost between £300 and £800 to fix, this will include a powerflush. I got a quote from him for £1500 to fit a new boiler. I thought I would get another angle on things so called out British Gas, they have quoted £2540 for a new boiler but also picked up on other things like the need to replace the pipes that enter the property and a charge for informing the local authority of changes to the Gas appliances at the property. I may also get a quote from a 3rd independant plummer.
Basically I dont want to get ripped off, British Gas do seem rather expensive but I know that this is a job that needs doing right. Also, British Gas claim that they offer huge saving at the moment, god knows what they would normally charge. Can anyone suggest a good plummer in the Bristol area who would do a professional and commpetitive job? Oh, and I know now what a joke React Fast are, but the local plummers they use do seem pretty good. Any advice would be greatly recieved.