New Boiler / Plumbing / Fire & Cooker Installation Quote

chickpee

I wonder whether anyone can tell me whether they think this is a fair quote. He hasn't advised what make of boiler or radiators this might include though or a breakdown of the costs. I live in a 2 bed bungalow (South Coast) and we currently have an old one pipe central heating system and a floor mounted boiler.

Removal of existing central heating system
Supply & installation of condensing combination boiler
Supply and installation of 6 radiators and relevant pipework
Supply and installation of 1 towel rail and relevant pipework
Power flush central heating system

Installation of cooker
Installation of gas fire

Total £5250

I am in the process of getting other quotes but I would be grateful for some opinions from here as I have absolutely no idea how much this would cost.

Many thanks.

jcorbygas

Based on supplying and fitting a Vaillant combination condensing boiler our price for the above job which should take around a week, would be in the region of £3500 including vat, so I think your quote is rather steep and you should definitely get others.

chickpee

I appreciate your comments J. I don't suppose your company is anywhere near Bognor Regis is it?

I will definitely get more quotes as suggested.

Thanks again.

bluebottle4

before you buy check what you are getting 3500 does seem more near the mark .but i would look at the pros and cons before you get a combi it does not always give you instant hot water as the position of the boiler could have you wasting 2gallons of water before it comes through.also if for what ever reason your pressure drops below 1bar you may get no hot water . with a regular boiler this will only happen if you run out of water .and if the trend continues for the water suppliers to blame anyone but themselves for lack of water .2days of sunshine ,will have this ISLAND going to stand pipes for water . sorry about the rant but i hope i have given you something ti think about

looby-loo_2

I have just had about the same as you done and my quote was £3500
(removal of old boiler + tanks, new combi, repositioning in roof with long new pipe run, 4 new rads, towel rail, new cloakroom loo + basin)
Just one problem - it does not work for more than 12 hours without the pressure dropping! Thankfully we have not paid a penny yet but the plumber is suspisiously quiet! No leaks to be found and I'm worried to death that it is under the floor because the trap door is under the oak strip in the middle of the lounge.
My neighbour has a combi but kept her tank and immersion - I wish I had!