Combi install cost?

[Phill D]

I've got a Gloworm CH system installed (not combi). Its about 2 years old.

I want the storage cylinder upstairs in the bathroom removed to give me more room in the bathroom.
And the boiler outside removed.

I've bought a Combi Worcester 28SI with the loopback, flu and digital temp thing for the wall.
So I want this installed instead.

I've had a quote for £1,000 to have the work done. Sounds a bit high. Whatdayathink?

I live in Wirral if that makes a difference to pricing *shrug*

 

[ArtfulBodger]

I think it sounds about right. If you want it done properly, with no breakdowns and callbacks then it takes time to do this.

I am sure you can get someone to do it for about half this price, but you may well find that your new boiler breaks down within weeks, the manufacturers aren't interested and you can't get the installer back.

Considering that you are relying on this device for all heating & hot water with no emergency fall back it pays to get the job done professionally and that isn't cheap.

Hope it goes well for you

 

[shaneo]

1k
jobs a gooden

 

[kevplumb]

i live in Wirral if that makes a difference to pricing *shrug*
it would if you wanted me to fit it mate

 

[PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN]

I can do it for £10,000

 

[oilman]

I want the storage cylinder upstairs in the bathroom removed to give me more room in the bathroom.

It'll give you things other than more room. I hope you like your boiler service man, you may see a lot more of him with a combi.

 

[PEDANTICVINDICTIVEMAN]

shut up oilrag, it keeps us all in work, you particularly

 

[kevplumb]

now now pedantic no abuse please be happy

 

[Phill D]

Thanks guys.

I'm not worried by frewuent engineer visits. I pay British Gas £25 per month for that breakdown cover thing they do.

Which raises a question. Why do they advertise the service for £15 on the internet and TV yet somehow they swing it to £25 when you sign up?
Going to have to call them...

 

[the boiler technician]

In answer to Phil D, cos when they cant fix the boiler after say 6 visits WITHOUT PARTS which have to be ordered and hopefully arrive the next day, they call me and i sort the boiler in just 1 visit, however im not cheap!
the boiler technician.

 

[kevplumb]

there you have it gents we should all jack in as we are obviously outclassed here

 

[bripl]

boiler tech when you have been around gas heating long enough you may learn about a thing called modesty until then go back to school and learn about eating humble pie you will get plenty of portions by the sound of it