Boiler quote

[clayton]

My sister is in the process of getting quote to replace her old boiler in the kitchen, the new boiler is going to be fitted in the loft,she currantly has a copper tank in the airing cupboard next to the bathroom. Is it common practise to add between £300- £500 to the price boiler listed on the internet and does fitting a combi boiler cost less ?

Thanks for any replys.

 

[Mottie]

Can you supply your own boiler and get a quote for fitting only?

 

[Nige F]

Check out British Gas - they have offers.

 

[sjmac]

My sister is in the process of getting quote to replace her old boiler in the kitchen, the new boiler is going to be fitted in the loft,she currantly has a copper tank in the airing cupboard next to the bathroom. Is it common practise to add between £300- £500 to the price boiler listed on the internet and does fitting a combi boiler cost less ?

Thanks for any replys.

Ignore what each item costs, its the bottom line that matters

 

[DP]

End of the day the price quoted is what you like of dislike.
Quality of work may or may not be reflected in price.
Internet prices are not a yardstick
If internet price is what your sister wants, then she should go for it.

A price can only be compared if appliance and work carried out is what each and every one is quoting to

 

[clayton]

I just thought 6k to install a system boiler was excessive.

 

[gas112]

I just thought 6k to install a system boiler was excessive.

excessive!!! it sounds like a total pi55 take get 3 quotes from local guys

 

[thomp1983]

Tradesman adding 20% to the cost of supplied parts is fairly normal, they'll tell you it's to cover the running around they have to do to get them

 

[Hvaz]

We paid £2700 for a 28kw Vaillant combi, removal of HW tank in the loft, re-routing of all the pipework to upstairs and extended flue up and out of the loft and out under the eaves, plus half a dozen Trvs.
I think the cost of the boiler + £1000 labour and a bit of pipework is more than fair. They make money from the copper tank too.

 

[clayton]

We paid £2700 for a 28kw Vaillant combi, removal of HW tank in the loft, re-routing of all the pipework to upstairs and extended flue up and out of the loft and out under the eaves, plus half a dozen Trvs.
I think the cost of the boiler + £1000 labour and a bit of pipework is more than fair. They make money from the copper tank too.

Did that price inclue a power flush ?

 

[DP]

They make money from the copper tank too.

That tank will buy the installer set of 4 tyres and full tank of fuel.
You do know the metal weighed in, funds received, are liable for tax
How much is a cylinder worth.
At times it is better left in place

 

[ajstoneservices]

We paid £2700 for a 28kw Vaillant combi, removal of HW tank in the loft, re-routing of all the pipework to upstairs and extended flue up and out of the loft and out under the eaves, plus half a dozen Trvs.
I think the cost of the boiler + £1000 labour and a bit of pipework is more than fair. They make money from the copper tank too.

It would help if you said when you had the work done and where you are in the country.

 

[Deleted member 294929]

Tradesman adding 20% to the cost of supplied parts is fairly normal, they'll tell you it's to cover the running around they have to do to get them

20 % is Justified on all materials. However if you find someone who's not VAT registered then he may be happy for you to supply boiler

 

[Deleted member 294929]

It would help if you said when you had the work done and where you are in the country.

And does the boiler still work

 

[dilalio]

My sister is in the process of getting quote to replace her old boiler in the kitchen, the new boiler is going to be fitted in the loft,she currantly has a copper tank in the airing cupboard next to the bathroom. Is it common practise to add between £300- £500 to the price boiler listed on the internet and does fitting a combi boiler cost less ?

Thanks for any replys.

It is pointless asking on here.
There are too many variables.

A business charges what it charges.
It's down to you whether to you accept their offer of a quote.

The only way is to get comparison prices from other providers, who have assessed the install, and then make a decision based on cost AND your confidence in them to deliver a professional job.