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any mse plumbers in the Edinburgh area?
chickalittle
Posts: 187 Forumite
in Scotland
I don't know if anyone can help - I have put this in the "is it fair" thread but thought I'd put it here too.
My sister in Edinburgh was verbally quoted "around £200" for re-securing a radiator to the wall. the system needed to be drained, the wall plaster cut back, 2x 4 fitted to cover the wooden battens behind , support struts fitted and the radiator re-fitted and some twisted pipework running from the bottom of the radiator replaced.
When the invoice arrived it was for £600. Lots of people are telling her this is far too much and she's being ripped off. She has been in touch with Consumer direct today who say she needs to get other quotes - even though the work has been carried out. Is there anyone who can suggest how she does this as understandably, people don't want to give up their time when the work has already been done? - or are there any local MSE scottish plumbers who would be willing to price it up for her?
ANY help much appreciated
My sister in Edinburgh was verbally quoted "around £200" for re-securing a radiator to the wall. the system needed to be drained, the wall plaster cut back, 2x 4 fitted to cover the wooden battens behind , support struts fitted and the radiator re-fitted and some twisted pipework running from the bottom of the radiator replaced.
When the invoice arrived it was for £600. Lots of people are telling her this is far too much and she's being ripped off. She has been in touch with Consumer direct today who say she needs to get other quotes - even though the work has been carried out. Is there anyone who can suggest how she does this as understandably, people don't want to give up their time when the work has already been done? - or are there any local MSE scottish plumbers who would be willing to price it up for her?
ANY help much appreciated
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