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Replacing Rads Quote

Hey all, Please could you review this quote and let me know if it's fair as I don't really know how much rads cost in the first place.

Install 7 Ideal Stelrad Compact Convector reds, complete with top grill, end panels, thermostatic and lock shield valves.
Removal of one rad and cap under floor.
Refill and add Sentinal X100

Rads as follows:
60 x 54 K2
60 x 42 K2
60 x 27 K1
60 x 33 K2
60 x 36 K2
60 x 18 K2
60 x 21 K2

Quote is £2100

TIA
Frosty

Comments

  • mickog
    mickog Posts: 230 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    it does seem a little on the heavy side for 7 rads.
  • andyhop
    andyhop Posts: 1,996 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    We would get those rads after discount for approx £700, Allow £100-£200 for valves and fittings.Retail value of rads would be approx 60% more

    Would estimate no more than 2 days work
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  • Frostygills
    Frostygills Posts: 30 Forumite
    Thanks for the replies, I just did a lookup on Plumbcenter's site at the 60x54 K2 and inc VAT thats £535! Jeez, I never thought rads were that expensive each.
  • Got two more quotes, neither gave the exact stuff they would provide, other than 7 rads, 5 valves, X100 and 2 days work.

    First was £1700 for Purmo rads
    Second was £1200 for Altech rads.

    Is there really £900 worth of difference between Stelrad and Altech?

    Any advice which seems the best / honest quote?

    TIA
    Frosty
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