Is this too expensive for a new boiler installation?

jockademus · 29 Sep 2006

I have had a quote to replace my back boiler with a combi baxi 105he including vertical flue kit in airing cupboard which will go through the roof.
The quote also includes the removal of hot water cyliner and tank in loft and unnecessary pie work, controls pumps. Boiler to have a mechanical 24hr time clock and room thermostat, all labour and materials. The quote also inlcudes covering up the hole left by the back boiler.

QUOTE - £1950.

I have got back to him to see if he can get this down and is looking into it.
I know the plumber is very good and highly recommended.

kevplumb · 29 Sep 2006

get it down

ChrisR · 29 Sep 2006

It's very important that the system is flushed properly before the combi is used, preferably with a power flushing machine.

If that's included, not knowing any details like how long the flue is, it sounds OK. You will need a new gas pipe back to the meter, because the new boiler uses twice as much gas as the old one.

As always though - get three quotes, starting with British Gas.

EliteHeat · 29 Sep 2006

Sounds cheap to me

jockademus · 29 Sep 2006

The plumber said he will need to join about 3 pieces of flue to reach the roof. Yes this price includes a new gas pipe from the meter and he did mention about cleaning out the central heating system but not a power flushing machine.

Thanks for your replies.

chr15 · 29 Sep 2006

sounds cheap to me too-suppose it depends on your area but my price would be a few hundred higher than that so go for it if he is recommended.

peca27 · 29 Sep 2006

he sounds approx £500 to much, in my humble opinion anyway. The Baxi condensing boiler don't cost too much does it?.......about a 1/4 of the £2k cost?

jockademus · 29 Sep 2006

If this is cheap for 3-4 days work then I'm in the wrong business.
Just to add another question is the boiler quoted for worth going with? - Baxi 105he

jockademus · 29 Sep 2006

The cost online for this boiler works out approx £700 (inc VAT) so he is adding £1300 on top. I thought it was dear but there is mixed reactions.

fitz1 · 29 Sep 2006

boiler with clock £700. flue = £220 approx.pipe= 22mm £100. 15mm £60 per bundle. fittings = £50. electrics = £100. chemicals = £30 to £50. + clips , plugs , screws , filling loop. transport , rubbish removal , insurance , tax. sounds a very reasonable price to me.

jockademus · 29 Sep 2006

Thanks fitz for a precise answer. It will be interseting to see what he quotes next.

weareleeds · 29 Sep 2006

What about scaffolding for access to roof as you cant now work off a roof ladder also do rad valves need changing (not bs2767)

jockademus · 29 Sep 2006

He as included a builder to get on the roof and fix the flue to the tiles in his quote.

ChrisR · 29 Sep 2006

So 1300 for bits, and 150 to a man to get on the roof leaves £500 out of the 1950. If it does take him 4 days, then by the time you add getting the parts, sorting the van, doing the accounts etc that's all he'll do that week. Say 40 productive weeks a year, after hols, (unpaid) sickness, national holidays, redoing the accounts, getting the van fixed, callbacks etc.
So he's grossing £20,000 pa, out of which he has to pay minumum £5000pa to run the business, more likely nearer £10,000, say 8. leaving £12kpa

So he ends up where he would be just as well off taking a job which pays him £50 per day with the usual emloyees' benefits of sick pay and holiday pay.

Gasguru · 29 Sep 2006

Yep its a bargain price if its all done properly and to regs. Hope he's powerflushing and changing all the radiator valves (quality TRV's and BS2767 Pt10 lockshileds) - essential for any hope of reliability.

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