i agree gavtheplumbing but just because someone is cheap doesn't mean there rubbish just like if someone charges a lot doesn't mean they are good. Will wait for the other quotes now.
Reasonable quote?
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Another question i have asked but never had an answer from on these threads us:
What percentage of an estimate does the homeowner think is acceptable profit?
Bearing in mind that profit does not necessarily equate to take home pay.
What percentage of an estimate does the homeowner think is acceptable profit?
Bearing in mind that profit does not necessarily equate to take home pay.
My business has to make a profit, without profit there is no cashflow, without cash flow there is no business and I can't keep servicing my longstanding customers.
To answer the op, you would be surprised at the cost of ancillary items, in some cases they come in at a cost greater than the boiler. And honestly not many installers would give you a choice of 6 appliances. Really depends upon your lifestyle as to which boiler. If you are going to run 2 baths simultaneously forget any combi. But you really need to check your cold water measurements before going any further with quotes. I did a quote in Mansfield recently whereby the homeowner only had 11lpm flow with pressure just over 1 bar. So far she's had 2 quotes for combi's one a 34cdi and the other a Baxi Duo 33. Absolutely pointless imo.
To answer the op, you would be surprised at the cost of ancillary items, in some cases they come in at a cost greater than the boiler. And honestly not many installers would give you a choice of 6 appliances. Really depends upon your lifestyle as to which boiler. If you are going to run 2 baths simultaneously forget any combi. But you really need to check your cold water measurements before going any further with quotes. I did a quote in Mansfield recently whereby the homeowner only had 11lpm flow with pressure just over 1 bar. So far she's had 2 quotes for combi's one a 34cdi and the other a Baxi Duo 33. Absolutely pointless imo.
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28mm copper is roughly £10 a meter, plus fittings plus flux, solder etc. wouldn't call it next to nothing.
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Why, because it takes away business from plumbers? You aren't entitled to a living.
Anyone DIY inclined could easily do the job and pay much less. This is a DIY forum, you know.
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The OP is...... oh let me guess....
Don't get suckered in to a 40 page thread by drivel / systems. You all know he's done his homework and re-invented himself. Walk away now.
Don't get suckered in to a 40 page thread by drivel / systems. You all know he's done his homework and re-invented himself. Walk away now.
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No, because you would struggle to get it commissioned, consequently, you arrive in cowboy land to the extent that you end up putting peoples lives in danger.
Hence the replies you have had.
The quotes seem fine and he seems to be quoting all possible foreseeable problems, bloody annoying when u question his professionalism ! How much do u pay solicitors mechanics etc, u pay a professional the goin rate or u will be ack on here bleating about having a Ferroli , no power flush under sized gas etc but hey u probably saved a £k an risked u or ur families life, good luck mate
Are you having trouble reading? I said he should do the plumbing bits himself and get someone in to do the gas work.
This thread is far too full of grumpy plumbers.
Why do you not think I am entitled to a living?
Why do you think I am grumpy?
My reading abilities are perfectly adequate thank you.
What do you define as gas work?
Why do you think I am grumpy?
My reading abilities are perfectly adequate thank you.
What do you define as gas work?
No one is entitled to a living - you earn it. That means that if you DIY your heating system and get someone in to do the bits you can't do, there's nothing wrong with that.
Gas work is work involving gas! Also flues. Anything which requires you to be registered, trained, certificated, etc.
Gas work is work involving gas! Also flues. Anything which requires you to be registered, trained, certificated, etc.
The OP is not after a heating system, just a combi boiler conversion.
calm down dudes, wasn't moaning just asking if 3K seems reasonable as this is my first house and my first boiler upgrade it is all new teritory to me. Like I said if it's worth 3K i will happily pay 3K but I just couldn't see how it added up but after reading through the posts I can see now that materials come to quite a lot. Thank you for all your help
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