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Power Flush Quote British Gas

Hi
Just had a quote today from BG for the above and it came it a £680 is this too steep? Not sure as it's not something I'm clued up on - showed me a cloth from the pump which was black and told me that's wht my rads aren't heating properly and not getting enough hot water can you help?
Ta
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  • logie28
    logie28 Posts: 323 Forumite
    try a local plumber. BG take the p1$$.. Not really a major job technically, basically power jetting the gunk out of your system after it has been drained..

    If you are any good at DIY you could prob manage it yourself...
  • same as me last week.rip off.also had a £3500 quote to relace my old boiler to a new combi from BG.had local guys all quote me around the £2500 mark.so gives you an idea about BG pricing.if youve an old boiler best put that £680 towards a new one if you can afford it,system has to be powerflushed for a new boiler anyway(included in my £2500 quotes)
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