Changing conventional boiler to new combi

Renovator25

Hello,

This is my first post although I have been an avid user for just over a year now!

My fiance and I have recently purchased our first home in East London. It needs a little bit of work. One of the first things we need to do is to change the boiler from the conventional type (hot water tank, cylinder etc) to a new combi boiler.

I have had various quotes which all seem to be around £2500.00. The best one in my opinion is the following:

boiler install Upgrade
Installation of new Vaillant Ecotec plus 837
Inhibitor installed
Relocation of boiler + pipe work rerouting
1 -2 Days Labour
Magna Clean installed (optional extra 85)
Remove old cylinder
Remove old water tank
Removal of old boiler
Wireless programmer
Thermostat
Thermostatic radiator valves
6 Radiators to be installed
All pipe work to be flushed and cleaned
5 year labour and parts warranty.
Local authority informed and Gas Safety Certificate issued

Total cost = 2650


I think this is reasonable but not having dealt with plumbers before, I would like a more experienced viewpoint.

The plumbers are acetime plumbers - has anyone used them before?

Thanks

ormus

the price seems pretty good for london. and the boiler is very good.
no idea on the CH company though, cant help you.

Woby_Tide

very good price personally. I've been quoted similar by a couple of installers and that's without any radiator work

Canucklehead

Renovator25 wrote: »

Hello,

This is my first post although I have been an avid user for just over a year now!

My fiance and I have recently purchased our first home in East London. It needs a little bit of work. One of the first things we need to do is to change the boiler from the conventional type (hot water tank, cylinder etc) to a new combi boiler.

I have had various quotes which all seem to be around £2500.00. The best one in my opinion is the following:

boiler install Upgrade
Installation of new Vaillant Ecotec plus 837
Inhibitor installed
Relocation of boiler + pipe work rerouting
1 -2 Days Labour
Magna Clean installed (optional extra 85)
Remove old cylinder
Remove old water tank
Removal of old boiler
Wireless programmer
Thermostat
Thermostatic radiator valves
6 Radiators to be installed
All pipe work to be flushed and cleaned
5 year labour and parts warranty.
Local authority informed and Gas Safety Certificate issued

Total cost = 2650


I think this is reasonable but not having dealt with plumbers before, I would like a more experienced viewpoint.

The plumbers are acetime plumbers - has anyone used them before?

Thanks

Good evening: your quote does not include a chemical (or preferably a power) flush)...absolutely essential. Would also recommend a scale inhibitor. Quality of programmers can vary so have the brand specified (we prefer Honeywell products).Very cheap price for a conversion to a sealed system for London tbh...are you supplying the rads?

As always, try to get quotes from RGIs recommended to you by a source you trust.

HTH

Canucklehead

downshifted

Why do you want a combi boiler? Have you ever lived with one? I have twice and I hate them! Bath fills really slowly!

Woby_Tide

downshifted wrote: »

Why do you want a combi boiler? Have you ever lived with one? I have twice and I hate them! Bath fills really slowly!

Get a decent combi then

gas4you

You won't have this problem with an 837.

But you should have had the water pressure/flow rate checked by the proposed installer to see if you have enough to warrant an 837.

downshifted

Woby_Tide wrote: »

Get a decent combi then

Easily said - current one is in a rented property. But this is a common problem so worth considering and not dismissing with a throwaway remark.

Woby_Tide

downshifted wrote: »

Easily said - current one is in a rented property. But this is a common problem so worth considering and not dismissing with a throwaway remark.

Touche.

As opposed to a throwaway remark that all combis are rubbish as you've a sample of two in your extensive experience.

The common problem is skinflint landlords(and also some house oweners themselves) wanting the cheapest possible solution. Pretty much any household could utilise a combi if they so wished, assuming it was sized and installed appropriately. But that takes time and money and a decent installer which someone keen to make a profit(or spend as little as possible) is going to give short shrift to all 3. And thats why they have to wait a bit longer for their bath. The combi though, is doing what it was built to do.

downshifted

downshifted wrote: »

Why do you want a combi boiler? Have you ever lived with one? I have twice and I hate them! Bath fills really slowly!

Woby tide - Where exactly in the above does it say "all combis are rubbish"?

I just don't understand why anyone would want a combi boiler when the standard type work well (and in my experience, better!) And you get an airing cupboard :j

Woby_Tide

Some people want a conventional boiler with a large store and an airing cupboard
Some people want water on demand and don't want an airing cupboard/water tank taking up space they could use for something else.

All boilers are only as good as their installation/expectations whether it's a combi or a conventional/system