Boiler Scrappage

stphnstevey

What are people typically paying to get there boiler replaced? Local plumber or brand company like BG?

topbuzz

stphnstevey wrote: »

What are people typically paying to get there boiler replaced? Local plumber or brand company like BG?

I got a quote last year for my 2 story terrace house, 6 rads to replace and the 15yr old boiler, remove hot water tank and the cold water tank in the loft. About 1-2 days worth of labour:-

Britsh Gas = £5000 including discounts
Local plumber/gas fitter = £3000

As someone else on the forum said I expect the 'quotes' to rise about £300-£400 to take advantage of the scrappage scheme (ie you don't save much money).

I never replaced it in the end, manily because my old boiler still works and my gas bill is only £28/month (Ebico). Didn't think it was worth it.

diable

stphnstevey wrote: »

What are people typically paying to get there boiler replaced? Local plumber or brand company like BG?

London here, £1800 for Vaillant 624 System Boiler and Labour with Landlords Certificate.

I suppose over the odds but peace of mind.

heating-eng

shirlgirl2004 wrote: »

Has anyone else applied under the scrappage scheme? I emailed from the EST website on the 8th and haven't had a reply or acknowledgement. I don't know whether to chase them or not. I'd like the voucher asap. Although I realise they aren't sending vouchers out until the 18th I don't want to wait until then to find they didn't get my email for some reason.

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capita_guy

heating-eng wrote: »

i have applied for this for my mum and i also phoned them and as yet we have had no response

You said in another post you had replaced your mum's boiler for £450. So please explain how you are now applying for the scrappage scheme?

I had an inkling you were not to be believed and now you are confirming my suspicions.

I advise anyone on here to take the information given by this poster to be treated with suspicion.

heating-eng

capita_guy wrote: »

You said in another post you had replaced your mum's boiler for £450. So please explain how you are now applying for the scrappage scheme?

I had an inkling you were not to be believed and now you are confirming my suspicions.

I advise anyone on here to take the information given by this poster to be treated with suspicion.

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Canucklehead

diable wrote: »

London here, £1800 for Vaillant 624 System Boiler and Labour with Landlords Certificate.

I suppose over the odds but peace of mind.

Good afternoon: you haven't overpaid...if anything on the bargain side for London tbh.;)

HTH

Canuckehead

heating-eng

topbuzz wrote: »

I got a quote last year for my 2 story terrace house, 6 rads to replace and the 15yr old boiler, remove hot water tank and the cold water tank in the loft. About 1-2 days worth of labour:-

Britsh Gas = £5000 including discounts
Local plumber/gas fitter = £3000

As someone else on the forum said I expect the 'quotes' to rise about £300-£400 to take advantage of the scrappage scheme (ie you don't save much money).

I never replaced it in the end, manily because my old boiler still works and my gas bill is only £28/month (Ebico). Didn't think it was worth it.

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heating-eng

diable wrote: »

london here, £1800 for vaillant 624 system boiler and labour with landlords certificate.

I suppose over the odds but peace of mind.

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shirlgirl2004

I emailed on the 17th (sunday) asking if my application had been recieved and got this response.

"
Hi Shirley,

Thank you for your email. Due to the unprecedented volume of applications received, we have been delayed in the timescales previously indicated. Your application has not yet been processed; however we are working through the large number of registrations and applications received and are advising customers that they can expect to receive their voucher within 10 working days.

Please be reassured that we have not yet issued all vouchers and to bear with us while we process the registrations we have received. Large batches of vouchers are being sent out each day.

Alternatively, for a speedy response, should you wish to complete your registration online, please follow the web link below. Your details will then be submitted, and should your application be successful, your voucher will be issued within 10 working days.

[URL="wlmailhtml:{4666E05D-BB62-4758-9EA2-9464F93167AC}mid://00000028/!x-usc:http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Home-improvements-and-products/Heating-and-hot-water/Boiler-Scrappage-Scheme/Application-form"]http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Home-improvements-and-products/Heating-and-hot-water/Boiler-Scrappage-Scheme/Application-form[/URL]

Kind regards

Boiler Scrappage Scheme
Energy Saving Trust"

So 10 days has become 10 working days. I thought I had registered online but now they're telling me to fill in the new form and wait another 10 working days which will be too late.:mad: It will be 10 working days tomorrow but my plumber hadn't heard from them when I spoke to him yesterday and he's probably sick of me asking.