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Also should he have used the old hole in the wall? That's why the boiler is lower down.

He says he has been in the trade since 16. He is now 28. His dad was also a plumber/heating engineer. Their main contracts are with councils for social housing and I suspect the tenants may think his standard of work is more acceptable if they are getting it for free. However my friend was...

The white plastic thing doesn't go anywhere- it's a key which allows you to control the pressure from what I gather. Is that what you are talking about? Sorry if not, couldn't really see what else you meant

Well thanks all for all the help, advice, humour and listening to my woes. The saga has come to an end somewhat. Although I will post an update once the new guy comes round. He will no doubt share the sentiment of you all. I have contacted Gas Safe for an inspection so if anything comes of it I...

Lol Dan you crack me up

The boiler is not level, he said this was to do with half the wall being tiled and half not... I have no idea why he used the elbows inside... No idea where that grey pipe goes tbh.. Am gonna get another guy round to have a look. It's my work mates friend who is a heating engineer, I have seen...

Yes it is sleeved. Still not a brilliant job but a lot better than before.

He said also that he has to leave a gap and not silicone fully the compression elbow on the outside. The reason he said is that if gas escapes it has somewhere to go. Not sure if this is more bs... Anyway am going to have someone come and have a look at it soon.

Looks a lot better than before to be honest. The professionals among you could have done it a lot better no doubt though. In terms of the tumble dryer area- he has still managed to cock that up. The tumble dryer still does not fit. He was trying to get me to agree to put flexible pipes there...

Right folks there have been developments, I attach updated pictures

Why should the gas pipe be clipped away from the wall? In case he asks it would be good to give him a good response- so that it doesn't corrode?

the boiler is not level...

I have told him he is talking mince however and things need to be sorted. He is going to have the pipe outside covered all the way with a plastic cover. Is this fine to do? He is going to use fire cement to cover the outside gaps and inside re the flu. The pipes inside will be clipped to the...

Some gems from the heating engineer, this may make you laugh or despair: Re the silicone on the outside- most people would find this acceptable. Then points to an old flu of my neighbours, not in use anymore, and says look they have used a McDonalds bag to fill the hole....yes I said this was...

Dan there is a certain artistry to your work which is sadly missing from mine... Nonetheless the guy says he will be returning again tomorrow and will be resolving said issues. I shall post updated pictures. Good god man I hope this goes well.

The heating engineer has also said- the installation of gas lines States that compressions are acceptable unless they are inaccessible. Most engineers including myself favour solder fittings but that is a matter of preference but is not a regulation in the instance of your installation my blow...

The heating engineer has been in touch and said the following- http://www.tectite.co.uk/En/whyTectite we use these on Worcester Bosch, Vaillant and Glow Worm installations as these manufacturers have allows use of tectite on there installations as it reduces the risk of fire and unsightly...

So to confirm Gas Safe will send a letter to me asking whether I want an inspection?

Gas safe have e mailed back. They won't come out unless I make a complaint. I am going to wait until after hearing engineer has been tomorrow and see if I am happy with his solutions first before doing so. Also should all the pipes be clipped to the walls? I e mailed him to say the filter...