Replacing heated towel rail on combi system

[talktalk]

Yes, I have already got one of those, hence my request for an estimate for STAINLESS STEEL. Screwfix have a Reina Curved Ladder Towel Radiator 1200 x 500mm Stainless Steel (28769) for £316.92. But I need a 600mm width. My guess is that I am looking at spending £450 including labour and VAT, but then I am not a plumber, hence my question on here. I have asked 3 local plumbing firms for an estimate. Two said they will get back to me but haven't, one didn't respond. I would have thought that this is a straightforward job to estimate and carry out.

 

[Chuck]

I have asked 3 local plumbing firms for an estimate. Two said they will get back to me but haven't, one didn't respond. I would have thought that this is a straightforward job to estimate and carry out.

It's the wrong time of year for many people to be interested in a job that a typical customer will want to pay £30 for but will disrupt a whole morning.

Can you combine it with another job, such as your annual service, to dilute the 'nusiance factor'?

 

[talktalk]

The boiler service isn't due until next April, I haven't got any other plumbing jobs that need doing. Screwfix does a Curved Ladder Towel Radiator 1200 x 600mm Stainless Steel for £350 - that's the size I need. With new valves and rust inhibitor, plus labour and VAT, my estimate is £500. £30 is ridiculous!

 

[Ben-gee]

Sounds about right for straight forward job, assuming not lath/plaster walls etc

 

[talktalk]

The bathroom walls have got plywood sheets on wooden battens on brick walls, the top half is skimmed over with plaster, the bottom half below a dado rail has got Marbrex waterproof panels over the plywood. The copper pipes protrude through the Marbrex and connect to the valves at the bottom of the towel rail.