Replacing inset gas fire with larger glass fronted hole in wall type

uk2009

Is this quote fair?
£700 broken down as follows
Removing existing fireplace £100
Conceal gas pipework £50
Sweep chimney £50
Prepare opening for new gas fire, block up opening, plastering £250
Install new fire, commission, register with gas safe. £150
also advised chimney needs a cowl supplied/fitted for £100

Over 3 visits

not vat registered
references and registration checked out
local business
rubbish disposed by myself
S East / Gr London

phill99

It's difficult for us to know as we can't see what is entailed. You would be better getting other quotes.

FreeBear

Doesn't sound too extreme, however... Three comments.

You may need a new flue liner - The ones used for gas are quite a bit cheaper than the twin wall stainless stuff used for wood burners.

No mention is made of a CO alarm - You must have one fitted. You may also need a wall vent unless the fire draws air in from outside.

Get the installer to cart away the waste - Unless the builder's opening is already clear, you may well end up with a tonne of rubble.

I fitted a stove recently and filled two dump bags (the size you get bulk sand delivered in) with rubble and assorted crap.

uk2009

Thanks

The installer did mention a CO alarm when visiting although it wasnt mentioned in the quote.

What guide price is a new flue liner?

FreeBear wrote: »

Doesn't sound too extreme, however... Three comments.

You may need a new flue liner - The ones used for gas are quite a bit cheaper than the twin wall stainless stuff used for wood burners.

No mention is made of a CO alarm - You must have one fitted. You may also need a wall vent unless the fire draws air in from outside.

Get the installer to cart away the waste - Unless the builder's opening is already clear, you may well end up with a tonne of rubble.

I fitted a stove recently and filled two dump bags (the size you get bulk sand delivered in) with rubble and assorted crap.

FreeBear

uk2009 wrote: »

What guide price is a new flue liner?

Assuming a 5" liner, somewhere around £12 to £15 per metre. Then there is fitting - If the installer wants scaffolding, that could be another £400 or more, or £200 for a cherry picker. That said, if he is supplying and fitting a cowl for £100, I'd imagine he would be using ladders so wouldn't want/need scaffolding.

southcoastrgi

FreeBear wrote: »

No mention is made of a CO alarm - You must have one fitted.

Not correct it is only manadary to have a CO alarm if it's solid fuel & even then only in rented accommodation in England, different rules apply in Scotland