Replacing 3-way valve on boiler

Rosie75

I've been quoted £450 to replace a 3-way valve. The part itself is around £100, so it looks as though £270 is being charged for labour, which seems a bit steep to me - could anyone comment? This is in Oxfordshire.

ormus

what make/type of boiler and the model?

Rosie75

It's a Worcester Danesmoor 15/19 oil C/H boiler. The valve is a Honeywell V4073A.

gas4you

That is a basic 3 port valve.

On a normal system I would charge around £170 to replace. Out of this I charge £57 for the valve (complete)

I don't know oil boilers, but I cannot think it would take much more time to change on your boiler.

Even Worcester would probably only charge around £250 for a fixed price repair.

kaya

have you contacted the manufacturer for a quote yet?

ormus

a handyman could change that valve for approx half that price.

Rosie75

Thanks all - that is as I thought, but good to have confirmation from people who know what they're talking about!