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DW89
Joined: 06 Oct 2003
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Location: Nottinghamshire
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 Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 4:29 pm Post subject: Price for a new trad boiler / cylinder / controls...a joke? |
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All,
Just been quoted for the system I want to replace my knackered traditional system. Although I asked for a New Trad Boiler, full controls, TRV's, Cylinder and immersion I've not been quoted for cylinder or immersion!
The quote is £1750 (this is ooop North too) and I cannot see how it can possibly be that much considering the boiler position is not even being moved and the controls are mostly wireless. How many days would it take to fit this as I reckon he's trying to charge around £1k labour for a couple of days work when you work out the price of the components?!
Plus, as far as I know the Glow Worm is more expensive than the WB not the other way around!? Anyway please read from the quote below and see what you think...cheers
Dave
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Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding central heating. Please find the quotation below.
The boiler
To drain down and flush the system where possible.
To remove the existing Baxi WB532RS wall mounted boiler and place outside. Make good the brickwork inside and outside.
Customer to arrange for the removal of all waste products arising from the central heating work.
To supply and fix a Glow Worm Micron 60,000 btu's cast iron wall mounted gas boiler in the kitchen.
To connect to all the relevant services. Including the central heating, hot and cold water supplies and the gas.
The gas to be installed to current Corgi / building regulations.
The system to be upgraded to fully pumped.
To include the installation of a new pump, 7 day electronic programmer, 3port 22mm diverter valve, cylinder themostat, wireless room thermostat and all the
switchgear and wiring required.
The pump to be Grundfos, the rest of the switchgear and controls to be Honeywell except the programmer.
The existing cylinder and feed and expansion tank to stay in.
The boiler to be connected to the electrical supply and fused at 3 amps.
To electrically cross-bond the pipework making a safe earthing for the system and to comply with building regualtions.
To fill, test and comission the system and add an approved scale and corrosion inhibitor. To check the correct flow rate and temperature of the hot water.
To fill out the Benchmark / Service booklet in accordance with good working practice.
Total £ 1750.00
To supply and fix a Worcester 14 - 19 kw CBi instead, add, £ 94.00
Optional extras
To supply and fix thermostatic radiator valves. Per valve. Fitted. £ 12.50 |
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DW89
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| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 5:29 am Post subject: |
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fraser
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| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 6:12 am Post subject: |
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| seems fair enough to me |
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DW89
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| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 7:05 am Post subject: |
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I'm starting to guess it is...having spoken to a colleague in London who paid more than £3k!
I think I'll jack in my IT job to be a heating engineer as I don't get paid £300 a day!
Oh well, will get some more quotes and bite the bullet.
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vince knight
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| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like a fair price for the works detailed.
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DW89
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| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Vince, Thanks...I'm starting to believe the same when comparing to London etc prices....no wonder he drives around in a brand new Merc!
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thescruff
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Location: Bath
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| Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2004 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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Best plan is to get BG to quote, then assume a price 500-1000 less.
Price you have is very cheap.
When considering price, consider the cost of ongoing training (Corgi) etc.
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