Ripped off by plumbing charges......please help

[joe-90]

It's used all the time for the same purpose. Live with it.

 

[bengasman]

Don't need to call anyone. It's only the LAW that matters - and that isn't in your favour.

I see.
Your proof is: "I just know"

Now why am I not surprised?
The answer to that question is: Because all Joe's claims are like that; mindless babble supported by nothing but thin air.

 

[joe-90]

Is it legal for a homo-ner to work on their own property? Yes or no?

 

[picasso]

is it legal ..yes

is it sensible..no

you will be prosecuted if it goes wrong and without proper training how do you know what you have done is safe ?

more people are killed by co poisoning than gas explosions so just because you cant smell gas doesnt mean its safe.

 

[joe-90]

More people are killed by electrocution too but I bet you do electrical work.

 

[bengasman]

is it legal ..yes

How can it be legal to install a boiler for gain without being registered?

 

[bengasman]

Is it legal for a homo-ner to work on their own property? Yes or no?

Anyone who is competent can work on any gas appliance anywhere without being registered, provided he does not carry out these works with the expectation that it will lead to finacial gain..

EVERYBODY working on gas appliances for profit, MUST be registered.
It does not matter how high the profit is, whether it is in cash or in kind, or even if this prifit is actually realised; the EXPECTATION of profit from gaswork alone makes registration compulsory.

 

[picasso]

is it legal ..yes

How can it be legal to install a boiler for gain without being registered?

the question was

Is it legal for a homo-ner to work on their own property? Yes or no?

and the answer is yes it is legal.

 

[bengasman]

the question was

Is it legal for a homo-ner to work on their own property? Yes or no?

and the answer is yes it is legal.

What he forgot to mention, is that although he may live there, he is doing that work for the purpose of financial gain, as his sole purpose it "improving" the house in order to sell it with profit, this activity being his main source of income.
That moves it form diy by a homeowner to commercial work by an enterprise.

 

[LooPrEvil]

I have just glanced at this topic, so apologise if I am repeating something already said.

What is a shame is that British Gas would have done this repair for a maximum of about £185 for the repair, assuming parts are still available for the boiler. The Ops father in law would also have had to sign up to a 12 month service contract at £20 / month but it would still have worked out fair cheaper, and gives 12 months cover to the WHOLE system, not just the parts fitted.

 

[nickso]

I have just glanced at this topic, so apologise if I am repeating something already said.

What is a shame is that British Gas would have done this repair for a maximum of about £185 for the repair, assuming parts are still available for the boiler. The Ops father in law would also have had to sign up to a 12 month service contract at £20 / month but it would still have worked out fair cheaper, and gives 12 months cover to the WHOLE system, not just the parts fitted.

you don't have to take a contract if you only want a fixed price repair. also remember an FPR covers one fault only.

 

[LooPrEvil]

I have just glanced at this topic, so apologise if I am repeating something already said.

What is a shame is that British Gas would have done this repair for a maximum of about £185 for the repair, assuming parts are still available for the boiler. The Ops father in law would also have had to sign up to a 12 month service contract at £20 / month but it would still have worked out fair cheaper, and gives 12 months cover to the WHOLE system, not just the parts fitted.

you don't have to take a contract if you only want a fixed price repair. also remember an FPR covers one fault only.

Thanks, I understand that Nick, but if an expensive repair bill is expected, the BG arrangement can be a good solution. I used it in the winter to my own benefit. Even with the maintainance agreement it still worked out a lot cheaper than a couple of local Gas Safe engineers quoted. And in essence you are spreading some of the cost over 12 months rather than making immediate payment.

All credit to BG they advised me of this option, in an attempt to offer best value to me - well done to them.

However, a 90 year old may not be able to make such comparisons themselves. I just hope it was a fair price for a fair days work.

 

[joe-90]

The price of property goes up, and at the moment, down. I may live there forever. There is no implied profit.

Like it or not - YOU GOT IT WRONG. You don't pay tax when you improve your home - so why should I? I don't turn over enough properties to upset the tax man -so what's your problem?

My girlfriend does the same.

 

[transam]

well Joe , the problem as I see it , is that u may well be applying Albanian
regs in the Uk ?? as i have stated previously this is the UK not Albania !

any way I thought u were coming down to Clandon to meet me ??

Hows your German freind Fritz ??


(good to see u back Kev )

 

[bengasman]

The price of property goes up, and at the moment, down. I may live there forever. There is no implied profit.

Totally irrelevant what happens at the moment, you claimed you have been doing this for years, as a business (main source of income ) and apart from that, a business that looses money is still a business and as such still needs to be registered to work on gas.


Which part of "it does not matter whether the profit is realised or not don't you understand?

Which part to:"expectation of gain in itself demands registration" don't you understand?

Let me summarise it one more time for you.

Whether you MAKE a profit, INTEND to make a profit, or just EXPECT a profit from this activity DOES NOT MATTER; any one of them makes working on gas without being registered a criminal offence.