Heating options

[Plick]

Hi,

I am just weighing up my options for heating a standard 3 bed 1930's semi. At the moment it has no central heating at all and a small wood burner in the lounge.

When the extension is finished it will have upstairs;
4 beds (1 in the loft)
2 ensuite shower rooms (1 in the loft)
1 family bathroom

And downstairs;
Kitchen
Utility with small wc in.
Dining room
Lounge (log burner)

Could someone offer some advise on what would be the best way to heat the property?

I'm open to all suggestions, air source, combi, LPG, anything.

obviously the more economical the better. And the cheaper to install the better - If that is possible.

Thanks in advance

 

[Dan Robinson]

Champagne ideas beer money.

Why scrimp on the main thing that makes a home comfortable?

The word "cheap"should be put on the site's swear filter.

 

[ALEC1]

one whole house plumbing job came to £17,0000, that was three bathrooms, and about 17 radiators...builders over inflate plumbing prices, sub contract to numpties, and leave the poor hapless client with a host of problems that are costly to sort out..

 

[Plick]

one whole house plumbing job came to £17,0000, that was three bathrooms, and about 17 radiators...builders over inflate plumbing prices, sub contract to numpties, and leave the poor hapless client with a host of problems that are costly to sort out..

Jeez, that sounds like a nightmare, was this YOUR house or someone you know?

 

[Plick]

Champagne ideas beer money.

Why scrimp on the main thing that makes a home comfortable?

The word "cheap"should be put on the site's swear filter.

Thanks for the reply!

Definitely not scrimping on anything, just looking into all options and costings involved.

Regarding your dislike of the word "cheap", is this not a DIY forum?.....

 

[ALEC1]

one whole house plumbing job came to £17,0000, that was three bathrooms, and about 17 radiators...builders over inflate plumbing prices, sub contract to numpties, and leave the poor hapless client with a host of problems that are costly to sort out..

Jeez, that sounds like a nightmare, was this YOUR house or someone you know?

it was a standard large semi in London... 4 storeys...nothing special and no real issues.

just the price of skilled work, much like a solicitor, accountant electrician or any number of other professions.

 

[Plick]

one whole house plumbing job came to £17,0000, that was three bathrooms, and about 17 radiators...builders over inflate plumbing prices, sub contract to numpties, and leave the poor hapless client with a host of problems that are costly to sort out..

Jeez, that sounds like a nightmare, was this YOUR house or someone you know?

it was a standard large semi in London... 4 storeys...nothing special and no real issues.

just the price of skilled work, much like a solicitor, accountant electrician or any number of other professions.

Luckily I have budgeted for skilled tradesmen, I'm just wondering if people think I'd be better off with an air source heat pump over a standard combi boiler, or LPG to heat the house. and which are easier to and essentially which are cheaper to install for the plumber?

It is effectively a blank canvas so it would be good to get the right equipment in now.