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Tbh I would say that’s cheap but if you know the engy he might be helping you out
roughly the kit comes too around £11-1200 so around 300 labour
does that include a flush ?
Sounds cheap too me by the time you allow for pipe, fittings and all the consumables needed for a boiler swap
Does the gas need upgrading?
Will the system be flushed?
Lime fighter & shock arrestor needed?
Boiler plus controls?
Its all great trying to get the cheapest price but if its not fitted properly the warranty will be worthless
Gas Safe registered etcThanks Shaun, not sure if it does include a flush. I do the know engineers from work. He did say that they would usually charge 900 to fit.
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Thanks Scott, includes pipework, not sure about the other points you have mentioned. These are corghi registered engineers who carry out these works often.
Thanks stu, put my mind at rest, it was either getting it repaired PCB blown, leak from diverter valve etc or replaced, apart of me thought repair because cheaper but it's 15 years old. Thanks for your adviceThat’s a good price, take it!!
Too cheap, cutting corners somewhere.
Tail light warranty.
There is no way anybody can do this for 1300/1400. The 1550 that you have been quoted is a bargain providing everything is done correctly so I would advise you to take that I doubt you will find anyone else to do it for that price
Thanks Harvest, I do know them well and worked with them for a long time. I just wasn't sure how much labour costs for fitting them.Snap his hand off at that price mate. Especially if he is a good engineer and you trust him. I couldn’t do it for that price if I tried.
i do hope he isnt on here because if it was me i would be extremely affronted by this. might just be me so aplohies if offended
Say yes directly, pay him promptly with a cash bonus great price ..centralheatkingHi guys, been quoted 1550 for direct replacement of baxi combi 105he with a baxi 830, I know the engineers.. So paying roughly 500 for Labour. What do you think? Plus this is with thermostat fitting etc. I thought about 1300/1400.
2 nights been advised 2 engineersAs above for me. A two day job.
Nights?2 nights been advised 2 engineers
Nights?
Are they employed by a company?
I meant evenings sorry, yea both work, one is self employedNights?
Are they employed by a company?
They do work in the daytime yes, one is self employed
I meant evenings sorry, yea both work, one is self employed
They do have their own company name Stu,You’ll need to check they can register the boiler with gas safe and have their own company number
ThanksThey do have their own company name Stu,
They do have their own company name Stu,
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Thanks
Thanks StuAll good then at a good price
Thanks StuAll good then at a good price
Will do harvest thanks, they are registered. Thanks for advising.Make sure that it is flushed properly and that they are registered.
Shaun, the other person has his own company.You will require a new flue you can’t use anything from the old baxi
also does the company allow them to carry out there own work after hours eg competition as most don’t also they will state there not qualified out of company time etc
Shaun, the other person has his own company.
He is self employed mate. So should know what he is getting into.Low quote is obviously tempting even when you know the installer the thing you should be aware of is your guy maybe miscalculated which is easily done he will then either realise and take the loss or ask for more money. If he takes a loss you may well find that he will be reluctant to return if any issues arise later on or he will be reluctant to work for you again as by giving you a blinding deal he will think you expect this next time as well.
If you are satisfied with the way everything had gone I would consider giving the guy extra money on the side to keep him happy and keen, you may well get that money back the next time you are in need of his services.
Agreed.He is self employed mate. So should know what he is getting into.
He is self employed mate. So should know what he is getting into.
I will mate , I do know them well and have done for a long time, . Thanks for your advice.Low quote is obviously tempting even when you know the installer the thing you should be aware of is your guy maybe miscalculated which is easily done he will then either realise and take the loss or ask for more money. If he takes a loss you may well find that he will be reluctant to return if any issues arise later on or he will be reluctant to work for you again as by giving you a blinding deal he will think you expect this next time as well.
If you are satisfied with the way everything had gone I would consider giving the guy extra money on the side to keep him happy and keen, you may well get that money back the next time you are in need of his services.
Not equitable? Because they aren't charging me 800 pound labour for days work.Agreed.
Both parties should also understand that a fairly effective way to finish a friendship is to turn it into a business deal that is not equitable.
Tell us what you really think mate. .After hours boiler replacement, by one full time employed plumber and one self employed plumber ( who can't manage to do the job during business hours )
Cheap price?
Formal written quotation?
Don't expect much!!!!!
And then there's you who comes on here wanting to know if your overpaying.
You quote the price of the boiler and then question the installation price.
Guaranteed, you will get a crap job done, no warranty and no back up service.
Hope this is helpful!
Why would a direct replacement take 2 days,?
mine was done in one day.
All completed, took 8 hours in total, paper work signed and registered by my friends company.Tell us what you really think mate. .
One question to ask is will the registered engineer be on site the whole time? Or just to fill the paperwork out.
All completed, took 8 hours in total, paper work signed and registered by my friends company.
All completed, took 8 hours in total, paper work signed and registered by my friends company.
Yes it's all working fine, thanks. I'm sure some people do jobs for people cheaper when they know them. Not sure why it caused an uproar. Thanks again though for your views.good and your happy ?
After hours boiler replacement, by one full time employed plumber and one self employed plumber ( who can't manage to do the job during business hours )
Cheap price?
Formal written quotation?
Don't expect much!!!!!
And then there's you who comes on here wanting to know if your overpaying.
You quote the price of the boiler and then question the installation price.
Guaranteed, you will get a crap job done, no warranty and no back up service.
Hope this is helpful!
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