How much should I be charged in labour to have a new gas valve replacement in my boiler? Just the l

[Mc44]

My boiler has packed in in my rental property. I am not a rich landlord yet and funds are tight, so instead of buying a new one I just want to get it fixed.

I was going to take out British Gas's cover but they said they couldn't do anything for me. And it's an old boiler and the parts are no longer made.

So I've found the part I need but do not want to be ripped of in labour costs so I want to ask: How much should I be charged in labour to have a new gas valve replacement in my boiler? Just the labor cost roughly

 

[Terry lambert]

£250

 

[Phill Peck]

£250

How do u feed your family on that?
Don't think it should give them such a cheap price that's not realistic

 

[Mc44]

Remember that I'm only taking about the labor costs here.

And someone quoted me £45 to do it

 

[Phill Peck]

In all seriousness
I would be reluctant to fit a part not supplied by myself. Especially a gas valve. Is it new sealed in the box?

If I were to do it I'd want quite a bit more than £45

 

[muggles]

You've not stated the make or model of the boiler, so it's impossible to give any sensible idea of labour cost as we don't know how easy or difficult the job will be. Some gas valves are easy, some are a real pain and take ages. You've also not said where you are in the country - charges oop North will differ considerably from central London.

I'd also be wary of a gas valve found on eBay or wherever unless it was in a manufacturer-branded sealed box. The person quoting you £45 must be very short of work, and the only people who are that short of work are the ones who aren't very good

 

[Biggles..]

As above, I wouldn't fit a second hand/refurb part for starters and would deffinately avoid fitting parts supplied by a customer.

 

[45yearsagasman]

I wouldn't start my van for £45.

 

[AngelesPlumbing]

Seriously only should gas safe engineer can buy the gas valve, my opinion

 

[Newboy]

Nice to see a landlord adding value to the property - let's see if we can find a cheap part on ebay and a cheapest labour to fit it - let's just hope it doesn't pack up in winter whilst you b*gger about finding the cheapest way of maintaining the property.

Victor Meldrew signing off now

 

[Boilerman2]

What do you charge per Calendar month for the property?? Hmmm!

 

[Dean744PiN5]

you've been quoted £45 and are asking if your being ripped off...you need to be realistic about the cost of things, what was you expecting a tenner or for someone to do it for free on the false promise of more work in the future if they do you this little favour.

 

[Agile]

As most boilers only get a serious fault every three years the poor guy has to live for £15 a year at that price.

But my question is who diagnosed that gas valve is at fault?

I charge £84 to diagnose a fault although that usually includes any labour to fit a new part.

We knew that landlords are tight but this case seems to exceed expectations!

 

[Terry lambert]

£250

How do u feed your family on that?
Don't think it should give them such a cheap price that's not realistic

Your right

Plus VAT and C tax