I wasn't challenging the quote,just trying to find out if it was fair.
Both engineers were very efficent and knew their job .
But these were companies.
I am going to get quotes from self employed plumbers after all the comments.
I'm learning thanks for all the help
The chimney is being swept before fitting.Both said a liner was not needed.
Both said 4 hours with no problems.
I just wondered at the hourly rate,not having any gas work done before.
Take off the fire at £ 520, materials £80?,thats how I looked at it.
I had no idea what tradesman charged.
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Hi All
I've had a quotes to put in a gas pipe from the meter to the chimney and install fire.
The pipe is 4 meters straight line under floorboards ,which are removed
Fire £530 inset.
Two quotes £2000 and £1300 and told 4 hours work,including VAT.
Seems to be a big difference and a bit expensive.