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Quote for new boiler

Hi - we've had a quote to remove our old potterton boiler (currently sited in the kitchen with a flue running up through centre of the house) and replace it with a combi boiler in the loft (saving space, not money...our choice, kitchen is already small). We live in a 4 bed end of terrace, 1 bathroom.

This will involve re-running the gas up from the utility room and across the loft to an external wall in the loft where the boiler will be sited. The quote also includes 'redesigning system' and installing 10 TRVs. The boiler suggested by the engineer (Corgi registered) is a Vaillant Ecotec 837 HE Combi.

The quote is 3290.59 (we qualify for boiler scrappage too so get £400 back later).

I was going to get 2 other quotes - have got names of a couple of other local companies - but this was the only engineer who got a full hearted recommendation.

Area - Surrey.

How does this quote sound? Is there anything I shoud check is included in the quote?
Many thanks in advance
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  • Canucklehead
    Canucklehead Posts: 6,254 Forumite
    looster wrote: »
    Hi - we've had a quote to remove our old potterton boiler (currently sited in the kitchen with a flue running up through centre of the house) and replace it with a combi boiler in the loft (saving space, not money...our choice, kitchen is already small). We live in a 4 bed end of terrace, 1 bathroom.

    This will involve re-running the gas up from the utility room and across the loft to an external wall in the loft where the boiler will be sited. The quote also includes 'redesigning system' and installing 10 TRVs. The boiler suggested by the engineer (Corgi registered) is a Vaillant Ecotec 837 HE Combi.

    The quote is 3290.59 (we qualify for boiler scrappage too so get £400 back later).

    I was going to get 2 other quotes - have got names of a couple of other local companies - but this was the only engineer who got a full hearted recommendation.

    Area - Surrey.

    How does this quote sound? Is there anything I shoud check is included in the quote?
    Many thanks in advance

    Good afternoon: scale inhibitor (recommended by Vaillant for hard water areas), magnetic filter eg. Boiler Buddy, powerflush with Sentinel or Fernox products, programmable roomstat, lagging pipework, notification to Building Control, completion of Benchmark Log, making good, removal of waste. I assume those who have quoted checked your mains flow/pressure rates and the gas supply.Is your loft is suitably equipped.?

    Good boiler...the OH fits them;)

    HTH

    Canucklehead
    Ask to see CIPHE (Chartered Institute of Plumbing & Heating Engineering)
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    looster wrote: »
    ...........the engineer (Corgi registered).......
    Oh dear - I do hope not!

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • looster
    looster Posts: 57 Forumite
    Thanks Canucklehead - very helpful, answer to most is definitely yes but have to check on a couple. :T

    Keystone - not quite sure what you mean? :confused:
    Thanks
    Lucy
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    looster wrote: »
    Keystone - not quite sure what you mean? :confused:
    Thanks
    Lucy
    CORGI ceased to maintain the Gas Register on 01 April 2009 when (after a competitive tender) the government gave the job to Capita. Its now called the GasSafe register. All RGIs were required to re-register with GasSafe from that day with no period of grace.

    The publicity associated with this major change has been unbelieveably dire.

    So an "RGI" offering you a CORGI card as proof of his competance is trading unlawfully. Ask to see his GasSafe registration which will carry the logo below:

    Gas%2BSafe%2BRegister%2BDom%2Band%2BGen%2Bonly_592_19040765_0_0_7028073_300.jpg.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • looster
    looster Posts: 57 Forumite
    I see, thanks for clarifying as the first post made no sense to me! I have the guy's registered number and he is on the gas safe register, one of the first things I checked. Sorry, didn't realise there was a difference between that and Corgi because I had read this on Corgi's website - http://www.trustcorgi.com/HomeOwners/TheCORGITrust/Pages/name-change-to-gas-safety-trust.aspx

    only adds to the confusion!
  • looster
    looster Posts: 57 Forumite
    Just as an aside, not sure I'd ever accept a card as evidence of registration - would always want to check number against a database. Cards far too easy to fake!
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    looster wrote: »
    I see, thanks for clarifying as the first post made no sense to me! I have the guy's registered number and he is on the gas safe register, one of the first things I checked. Sorry, didn't realise there was a difference between that and Corgi because I had read this on Corgi's website - http://www.trustcorgi.com/HomeOwners/TheCORGITrust/Pages/name-change-to-gas-safety-trust.aspx

    only adds to the confusion!
    Sorry if I was a bit cryptic. You'd be surprised how many peeps just don't know about this and it was only 8 months ago. :rolleyes:

    Yes the change of name of their Trust is really quit unhelpful. Sour grapes!!

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    looster wrote: »
    Just as an aside, not sure I'd ever accept a card as evidence of registration - would always want to check number against a database. Cards far too easy to fake!
    100%.

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
  • looster
    looster Posts: 57 Forumite
    keystone wrote: »
    Sorry if I was a bit cryptic. You'd be surprised how many peeps just don't know about this and it was only 8 months ago. :rolleyes:

    Yes the change of name of their Trust is really quit unhelpful. Sour grapes!!

    Cheers

    i wouldn't have known but it is useful to know as I have 2 more people coming to quote this week. don't worry about being cryptic - although I did spend about 5 minutes trying to work out if I had made some rude faux pas about corgis and engineers! lol
  • looster wrote: »
    Hi - we've had a quote to remove our old potterton boiler (currently sited in the kitchen with a flue running up through centre of the house) and replace it with a combi boiler in the loft (saving space, not money...our choice, kitchen is already small). We live in a 4 bed end of terrace, 1 bathroom.

    This will involve re-running the gas up from the utility room and across the loft to an external wall in the loft where the boiler will be sited. The quote also includes 'redesigning system' and installing 10 TRVs. The boiler suggested by the engineer (Corgi registered) is a Vaillant Ecotec 837 HE Combi.

    The quote is 3290.59 (we qualify for boiler scrappage too so get £400 back later).

    I was going to get 2 other quotes - have got names of a couple of other local companies - but this was the only engineer who got a full hearted recommendation.

    Area - Surrey.

    How does this quote sound? Is there anything I shoud check is included in the quote?
    Many thanks in advance

    the quote does sound a bit high to me
    X British Gas engineer and X BG sales adviser.
    Please don,t let this put you off.
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