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I don't know, that's just what the agent told me he said. The loft had floor boards over the joists (if that's the correct terminology) when we moved in, so we could store things in the loft. We lived there for a number of years before renting it out and never had this problem. I...

Just got another email from the agent. Apparently they had another contractor to have a look at the problem. He said that all the ventilation shafts have been covered up by wooden floor boards. The cost of clearing all vents and treating the loft with anti mould killer will be £180...

Wow, that's terrible. Imagine how many other landlords will have been using that 'tradesman'. At least your daughter was able to use her dads knowledge, which saved her a few pounds. There are 5 downlighters in one the bathroom, and 3 in another shower room. How would the downlighters let...

Thanks for the reply pinenot. The property is now being 'managed' by a letting agent. They rung me today and informed me their property maintenance company said it will be a big job to sort out. Apparently they thing all the felt will need replacing. I mentioned the ventilation to the...

Thanks for the advice. Will try that next time I'm in there. Does anything need to be done, other than ensure proper ventilation etc? I'm concerned the felt might need replacing. Many Thanks Sarah

Hi, Thanks for the reply. Yes, it's on the underside. The loft is insulated, but I'm not sure if there are venting gaps by the eaves. I assume there are as this problem has only just occurred - the house was built in 2003. Not sure if there are any ridge vent or tile vents in the roof...

Hi, A few months ago I noticed some condensation on the roof when I went into the loft. At the time I thought nothing of it. It was very cold outside and the condensation was on the north of the house. I assumed it was just due to the cold air on the outside and the warmer air inside...

Sorry, he is a boiler engineer. The exact model of the boiler I'm not sure of, but the make is Vailant The fault is there's no hot water and heating. The boiler engineer said the problem is likely the heat exchanger. He didn't fix the problem as he said E-on should have done this. It...

We have a house which has been rented out for nearly 3 years. During this time we've had E-ons central heating plan, costing £16 per month. At the start of the plan then sent an engineer to check the boiler was ok, which it was. Last week our letting agent rang us to let us know the boiler...

I know this is a very old topic, but I also had this problem today. The problem was low pressure, which was solved by topping up the boiler. My concern is, why has the pressure dropped so much? It was at approx 1.5 bar and dropped to around 0.25 bar. I have also noticed that now I have...

Price isn't the main factor, but good value is. If there is benefit to payint an extra £350 for a WB boiler instead of a Baxi boiler, then I don't mind paying it. It's just hard to know what's best.

What if it wasn't a WB boiler? Are you just paying for the name with a WB boiler?

I will get something in writing about any problems relating to dirt in the system. Thank you for that information! He just mentioned flushing, not power flush, but I will ask him in more detail. One thing is certain, whatever is done to clean, it can't be much dirtier than it is now (only...

No digital room thermostat, but I'm not too concerned about that. What exactly is a magnaclean? Is that essential, or as Agile mentioned above, isn't having the system cleaned the important aspect of the job? He did say if I wanted the Worcester 30CDi it would be about £1600.

Just thought I would update the thread. I asked anither plumber to quote. He has quote £1200 for a Baxi Main 25 eco, and would include the system being flushed and a inhibitor added. He said if I wanted to go for a Wocester 30CDi it would be an extra £350. So it seems on price the most...

Fitz1 - Just the other side of Frodsham. I think he might have tried to take advantage of the fact the boiler is nearly dead, and thinking he had the job because he came recommended. Fortunately I'm not that naive. Not saying he is definitely over charging us, but from what others had...

I did think £1200 was a little cheap, although they are 'mates', which might be why. I was hoping for below £2000. I think my current boiler is G rated, so can claim £400 through he scrappage scheme. I have £1500 in saving, and can get an extra few hundred to last until the money comes back...

Hello, I'm new here, and would like some advice please. I have a wocester bosch 230 rsf combi boiler which is coming to the end of it's life. I have asked a couple of people for quotes, and my neighbour recommended someone who installed his boiler, which was a worcester for £1200. I...