Boiler Install

[bismillah]

All,

I am after a bit of advice regarding the installation of a new boiler. My other half's boiler has just given up the ghost and she is in the process of getting quotes for its replacement. She has been advised that she will need the following:

1x 24 kw Boiler (not a combi- I believe a Worcester Bosch Greenstar 24i was recommended)

A larger exhaust for the above (apparently to avoid the risk of it freezing during cold weather)

New Thermostat/Controls fitting

System flushing and filling with anti corosive chemicals.


To my knowledge, no further pipework is required- it should be a straight swap for the old unit, although I should point out that I have absolutely no plumbing knowledge and so this could be mere assumption on my part.

She has been quoted 3500 + VAT for this, which seems expensive; that said I am at pains to point out that this isn't a rant against pricing (I am more than aware that we all need to make a living) but merely an effort to check that she is not being led down the garden path.

I'd be very grateful for any advice or feedback offered.

Bismillah

 

[Tibbot]

**** me another one.

 

[markymark1234567]

If it is a straight forward combi 2 combi swap you want to be paying about £2000

 

[Homesafe]

get some quality apnas in and get a quote off them, I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised, that price you got is a total rippoff.

JZK

 

[Whitespirit66]

And here was I thinking BG had cut their prices. £3500

 

[joe-90]

When you get your quotes ask them:

The price of the unit (wholesale) and if there is a mark-up.

Ask them how long it will take to complete.

Ask them the total price.

Then you'll get an idea of the hourly rate they are charging. If it's over £35/£45 per hour - get more quotes as they are ripping you off.

 

[Tibbot]

When you get your quotes ask them:

The price of the unit (wholesale) and if there is a mark-up.

Ask them how long it will take to complete.

Ask them the total price.

Then you'll get an idea of the hourly rate they are charging. If it's over £35/£45 per hour - get more quotes as they are ripping you off.

Of course they'll be no other materials to consider as the water, fuel & electrics travel through the unit by remote control.

 

[transam]

How can one advise or say wether a price or quote is correct with out seeing the job ?? there are all types of factors that may need to be considered ?


I could do u a Ravenheat cheap , but than again u are in devon !

 

[markymark1234567]

Ravenheat's are sheet.
it is hard to price a job without seeing it, but still a combi 2 combi swap is about £2000.
I can get a potterton promax HE or vaillant ecotec for about £700 so thats £1300 labour.
Still a very good price

 

[roguetrader]

Dear OP, you seem a nice enough sort of chap, heres some advice for you, take it or leave it, i dont mind.

No one here can see the job in question, which sort of makes it difficult to give even a rough idea of how much its likely to cost.

write yourself a specification of what youre after, ie, position of new boiler, any alterations you may require etc etc, then stick to this when you ask people round so everyone is pricing the same job.

what may look like a straight forward job to you may not be so easy as you think.

ignore the google warriors who tell you who is cheap and expensive and what hourly rate you should be paying, they are frustrated lorry drivers or binmen or somesuch job.

if you get a written estimate that portrays the job you want done at a price you consider fair, isnt that what its all about? why would you care about hourly rate??

remember the companies you ask to price are run as a business, businesses dont survives on a basic hourly rate and everyone will be looking for a certain ammount of profit on the job in hand, profit is not a dirty word and is the basis of a sucessful society.

everyone knows someone cheap, do you want a cheap job or a proper job?

ask family/friends/collegues for recommendations, get two or three prices, sit down with them, ask a few questions, give them a chance to advise, listen to what they say if you dont understand ask more questions.

internet forums can be great places, but they can also be full of faceless nobs who know a lot about f@#k all.

good luck.

 

[Homesafe]

Dear OP, you seem a nice enough sort of chap, heres some advice for you, take it or leave it, i dont mind.

No one here can see the job in question, which sort of makes it difficult to give even a rough idea of how much its likely to cost.

write yourself a specification of what youre after, ie, position of new boiler, any alterations you may require etc etc, then stick to this when you ask people round so everyone is pricing the same job.

what may look like a straight forward job to you may not be so easy as you think.

ignore the google warriors who tell you who is cheap and expensive and what hourly rate you should be paying, they are frustrated lorry drivers or binmen or somesuch job.

if you get a written estimate that portrays the job you want done at a price you consider fair, isnt that what its all about? why would you care about hourly rate??

remember the companies you ask to price are run as a business, businesses dont survives on a basic hourly rate and everyone will be looking for a certain ammount of profit on the job in hand, profit is not a dirty word and is the basis of a sucessful society.

everyone knows someone cheap, do you want a cheap job or a proper job?

ask family/friends/collegues for recommendations, get two or three prices, sit down with them, ask a few questions, give them a chance to advise, listen to what they say if you dont understand ask more questions.

internet forums can be great places, but they can also be full of faceless nobs who know a lot about f@#k all.

good luck.

Good answer, you covered it well.

 

[markymark1234567]

Still abourt £2000

 

[roguetrader]

cock

 

[markymark1234567]

you suck wot?
COCK i thought that's wot you sed.
BENDER

 

[roguetrader]

comedy genius.