potentially buying flat, with gas boiler in small bedroom..

another_casualty

Howdy !
Old house probably 1900, converted into 4 flats .
Surveyor is alarmed at best when he saw this. I got independent gas engineer to check , and he says it's ok, and within building regulations.

It was initially in the kitchen , but seller was told to move it when she started letting the flat out.
Gas engineer says the flu can be extended like a 'snorkel effect' but that would look unsightly and would need permission by the freeholders.
Obviously, I'd need a co2 detector.

The boiler is located under a window

The kitchen and bathroom have no windows.

Flat is nice, and price is fair . I am going through everything with my solicitor.
The boiler is in the spare bedroom ,as it has an outside wall .

I really like the flat .
I imagine you'll all tell me to run miles.
Question is, can the boiler be moved ?
The surveyor to his credit, is gonna have a word with the gas engineer. I saw , and I await the outcome.

Just found this forum, when I'm normally on debt free wanna bee

Thanks

Alter_ego

Will anyone be trying to sleep in the small bedroom (Noise)

boliston

Alter_ego wrote: »

Will anyone be trying to sleep in the small bedroom (Noise)

I can't see any reason for the boiler to be running in the middle of the night.

Some boilers have an annoying "preheat" function that can be easily disabled

Alter_ego

boliston wrote: »

I can't see any reason for the boiler to be running in the middle of the night.

Some boilers have an annoying "preheat" function that can be easily disabled

Not everyone sleeps at night. Heard of shiftwork etc?

another_casualty

Thanks for your speedy responses:)
It would only be me living there. I would be using it for playing my bass guitars ( very quietly through computer ).
Also for the occasional guest who crashes over etc.

samspam

It's not ideal but is fairly common in terraced houses and conversions. In fact even some fairly new builds I know have them in the bedroom. You would really need to keep on top of servicing and have a CO2 detector. You also need to consider it's resale. Some people will be put off by it. But so long as it meets gas safety regs you are ok

Doozergirl

Carbon monoxide is going to kill you regardless of where it's placed if the boiler is leaking.

I'd encourage anyone to buy a good CO alarm, wherever their boiler is.

It's not that unusual to have boilers in bedrooms. I'm surprised that the surveyor is surprised.

Of course you can re-site a boiler but it's better done when the boiler needs replacing otherwise you could end up laying for a new one unnecessarily.

I don't see whst the problem is. If it isn't venting correctly, vent it correctly.

Wassa123

I lived in a houseshare with the boiler in a vented cupboard in my room.

Wasn't really a problem, though sometimes it would come on at 6am, may have woke me up a few times.

silvercar

Carbon monoxide - CO - detector rather than CO2, which is in the air we breathe!

another_casualty

silvercar wrote: »

Carbon monoxide - CO - detector rather than CO2, which is in the air we breathe!

I need to go back to school

another_casualty

Thanks again everyone
It means the window should be closed at all times ??
It is under the window.
Regarding resale value : I think I'll be fine , although I would like to live there for a few years anyhow .
I'm a cash buyer, and seller wants a quick sale .
I think that a lot of the flats here are let out .
There were a few offers on this flat, and it was only on the market about 2 weeks.
I had to make an offer on my 2nd viewing, or someone else would've had it .
I'll go ahead , provided everything else is ok

I did mention earlier that bathroom and kitchen have no window .
I'll post a separate thread about that fairly soon.