Anyone got any idea what a new boiler is ging to cost??

MiM

Just got first quote in at £1,800 all in, including radiator valves.

Another coming in the morning and a third I've yet to ring.

All come recommended.

Xbigman

MiM wrote:

I was just about to post the same question as the OP so you've all saved me a job. My boiler was also condemned yesterday after a routine service. He wouldn't even switch it back on.

To be honest I feared it would be £1,700 to £2,000 so I'd be delighted if you're right. It's an old house and a fiddly job. I'm told recent safety legislation has increased costs.

I'll let you know when the quotes come in - shall we compare notes OP?

Was this british gas? I'd certainly get a second opinion as to the current boilers condition, unless its over 15 years old.

There are reasons a boiler could become unsafe but some BG engineers get carried away.
Regards



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MiM

No, was a Corgi regsitered plumber from a firm but doing a private job.

It is at least 15 years old and I already feared it was on its last legs.

coolagarry

I've just had my old floor mounted boiler replaced with a wall hung condenser type. I had to have some extra piping as well but the job came to £2000. It was insatlled by A local corgi registered man who has a good reputation, so i think your quote was quite reasonable.
Modern boilers are very technical and will save you money in running costs but if anything goes wrong a local corgi installer is useful to have around.

tomstickland

A friend of mine has just had a combi boiler installed.
He paid something like £450 for the boiler and then paid a plumber a few hundred to fit it.

It might be worth seeing what deals you can get sourcing the boiler yourself.

I fitted the combi boiler in another friend's house - took us a weekend including removing all the old pipework and tank etc and demolishing some bits of woodwork etc.

MrsMondragon

A couple of months back I got an old boiler removed and a new one fitted. They also flushed the system and fitted a thermostat. It cost 2,700 ish.

MiM

Still waiting for second quote - well overdue, despite reminder.

Third plumber coming Friday.

One question - the first plumber wants to put the boiler in the spare bedroom rather than downstairs in the kitchen. Can't remember why he said but my mate reckons that's a terrible idea.

Any thoughts?

MiM

Anyone? Is Plumb1 there?

arielsmelody

MiM wrote:

Still waiting for second quote - well overdue, despite reminder.

Third plumber coming Friday.

One question - the first plumber wants to put the boiler in the spare bedroom rather than downstairs in the kitchen. Can't remember why he said but my mate reckons that's a terrible idea.

Any thoughts?

I wouldn't be happy with it. For one thing, it might be noisy when it fires up and keep your guests awake. The other thing I would worry about is if it went wrong and there were fumes - I guess that if it is a new, well maintained boiler it wouldn't happen, but I would be nervous about fumes in a room where people were sleeping.

When we were househunting, we saw one house where the boiler was in the master bedroom, right next to the head of the bed. It put us right off!

Canucklehead

Hi MiM

Corgi guy here..
I would not fit a boiler in a bedroom unless it was unavoidable, as all boilers will make a certain amount of noise: a light sleeper will not like it!!
Maybe the guy who was quoting was trying to make installation easier for himself? Or is the position of the flue a problem? ( pluming from flue)
Where is your boiler located now? Condensing boilers will produce condensate which will need to be discharged to a drain.
Price: £1800- £2000 (should include power flush of system and central heating inhibitor) .Make sure installer is CORGI registered-(ask to see his/her CORGI card), installation is notified to CORGI and installer is PART P registered if any electrical work is involved.

Good luck