I started fitting a new kitchen around a year ago and had a heating engineer in to fit the first fix gas pipe (while the floor was up) and discussed boiler and flue location etc. The pipework consisted of two soldered joints and two pulled bends (4m from meter to boiler). The other thing is when he went to test the pipework he had done the gas shut off valve engaged and he advised I would need to get the gas supplier out to reset the valve but he would take the cost off the bill. Ok so far.
I have since hung the boiler, connected up the heating and water pipes, had a roofer in to fit the flashing kit and loosely installed the flue to make the house weather tight.
Now over a year later I cannot contact him to do the final gas connection to boiler (200mm), make up flue joints and test-commission. All 3 three numbers disconnected. (I hope he has went out of business and not something more unfortunate)
What is the best way for me to proceed.
1) Get a new corgi man to complete the job. Then get the gas supplier out to turn on the gas. Then get the new corgi man to come back to test and commission. Will he test someone elses pipework? If not would he cutout the 2 joints redo and take responsibility? ( one joint is now under the floor, However is is available for inspection renewal with a 5m crawl under floor.) Even if the boiler needs to be removed to ensure is is supported adequately this is easy.
2) Get my gas supplier out to do everything.
For ref. Boiler Vaillant Ecotec plus 831, Gas pipe 4m 3 bends 22mm (one joint under floor), Flue fitted loose, all water connections made up and tested.
Am I likely to run into and problems with either route?
Am I going to have any problems with building control etc?
Which route will be cheapest or easiest.
And if anyone has a crystal ball? an estimated cost?
I can post pictures if you tell me what you want to see.
Thanks guys, long post I know.
Hope you can help.
I have since hung the boiler, connected up the heating and water pipes, had a roofer in to fit the flashing kit and loosely installed the flue to make the house weather tight.
Now over a year later I cannot contact him to do the final gas connection to boiler (200mm), make up flue joints and test-commission. All 3 three numbers disconnected. (I hope he has went out of business and not something more unfortunate)
What is the best way for me to proceed.
1) Get a new corgi man to complete the job. Then get the gas supplier out to turn on the gas. Then get the new corgi man to come back to test and commission. Will he test someone elses pipework? If not would he cutout the 2 joints redo and take responsibility? ( one joint is now under the floor, However is is available for inspection renewal with a 5m crawl under floor.) Even if the boiler needs to be removed to ensure is is supported adequately this is easy.
2) Get my gas supplier out to do everything.
For ref. Boiler Vaillant Ecotec plus 831, Gas pipe 4m 3 bends 22mm (one joint under floor), Flue fitted loose, all water connections made up and tested.
Am I likely to run into and problems with either route?
Am I going to have any problems with building control etc?
Which route will be cheapest or easiest.
And if anyone has a crystal ball? an estimated cost?
I can post pictures if you tell me what you want to see.
Thanks guys, long post I know.
Hope you can help.
