no GCH in the house

discplayer

ramagates wrote: »

each room has a electric heater (guess they are storage heaters) and fitted in the wall which has temp controls and etc.

You're probably right but they may not be storage heaters. In my experience other forms of electric heating make storage heaters seem cheap to run (which is the point of them).

If there's a gas main and the purchase price and installation sums add up, I'd buy it but I'd definitely put GCH in.

poppysarah

Look at alternative energy sources if you're installing from scratch and have no gas to the house.

Air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps etc.

zappahey

david29dpo wrote: »

This is true. A "competent person" can also fit the boiler to the wall and connect the water pipes.

A competent person can also connect up the gas. You only need to be GAS Safe if you are being paid for the work.

The definition of "competent" is a bit harder to find.

ramagates

Thanks again guys, really helpful

kk20

I would estimate a family of 4 on E7 vs gas central heating in a normal semi is about £45 per month more expensive (fairly high heating requirements) E7 is also a nightmare in the spring and autumn when you might just want an extra hour of heat to warm up the bedrooms etc. That is based on my personal experience.

push fit water is easy to fit and modern boilers are easy to fit too. Gas safe person can do the final connections and commission.

ramagates

I have some more info now ... I have the viewing today

1> There is a gas meter but its not connected for aleast last 6 years
2> The heaters are electric heaters and not storage heaters. They are connected to thermostat and have 20/20 electric meter
3> The ground floor is concreate and the 1st floor is wood

AND the partitions (rooms/washroom/etc...) are not made of bricks and they all are made of boards (paper wall), only the outer wall and ground floor is concreate.

please advice if its worth