new combi boiler installation
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One can only recomend/ suggest what work should be carried out on an installation. You say too much/ suggest too much, it ends up looking like you are trying to create work.
When (if I can be bothered) someone wants his/ her boiler replaced, I give then a quote that has all 'attachments' listed. Attachments are full system cleanse, compliance with Part J, Gas pipe discharge, TRVs and roomstat etc. In almost every case, my bottom price is far in excess of someone sourcing a boiler from B&Q. I will almost always want to use copper pipe for all plumbing (and it does take longer)
When (if I can be bothered) someone wants his/ her boiler replaced, I give then a quote that has all 'attachments' listed. Attachments are full system cleanse, compliance with Part J, Gas pipe discharge, TRVs and roomstat etc. In almost every case, my bottom price is far in excess of someone sourcing a boiler from B&Q. I will almost always want to use copper pipe for all plumbing (and it does take longer)
Hi all, Thanks for your comments, the original installer used to wear a british gas jacket 
and said he worked for british gas for years.. got to know from a plasterer yesterday that he is unwell and in hospital..
This is lesson learnt for ever. I didn't check for his CORGI registration as he said you are CORGI registered if you work for British Gas, and did not tell me that registration expires when you leave them. And before you think that route, he was not cheap either.. I paid him £100 a day for the days he worked. The work was supposed to be done in 3 days but took longer, thanks to his competence.
Now I think I will get TRVs, 22mm gas pipes and misc plumbing work done through this new guy who has shown me his CORGI registered card.
Thanks for you help again. Cheers..
and said he worked for british gas for years.. got to know from a plasterer yesterday that he is unwell and in hospital..This is lesson learnt for ever. I didn't check for his CORGI registration as he said you are CORGI registered if you work for British Gas, and did not tell me that registration expires when you leave them. And before you think that route, he was not cheap either..
I paid him £100 a day for the days he worked. The work was supposed to be done in 3 days but took longer, thanks to his competence.Now I think I will get TRVs, 22mm gas pipes and misc plumbing work done through this new guy who has shown me his CORGI registered card.
Thanks for you help again. Cheers..
"""I didn't check for his CORGI registration as he said you are CORGI registered if you work for British Gas, and did not tell me that registration expires when you leave them""".
Even if he was still working for British gas then is is NOT registered to do work "on the side". The BG registration only applies to when he is doing BG work. Being registered independently would cost about £200 per annum and not many BG people bother with that.
I am glad that you have now realised that a proper registered person is likely to be best.
Dont forget you can report that fellow for doing unregistered work. You would not want anyone else to have all the problems that you experienced would you?
Tony
Even if he was still working for British gas then is is NOT registered to do work "on the side". The BG registration only applies to when he is doing BG work. Being registered independently would cost about £200 per annum and not many BG people bother with that.
I am glad that you have now realised that a proper registered person is likely to be best.
Dont forget you can report that fellow for doing unregistered work. You would not want anyone else to have all the problems that you experienced would you?
Tony
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