We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
Debate House Prices
In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non MoneySaving matters are no longer permitted. This includes wider debates about general house prices, the economy and politics. As a result, we have taken the decision to keep this board permanently closed, but it remains viewable for users who may find some useful information in it. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Nice People Thread, No.16: A Universe of Niceness.
Comments
-
PasturesNew wrote: »Blokey's been in touch .... the quote.
new bit and all the fittings £187 + vat to buy and £45 to fit.
So £270.
Is it worth mucking about and getting other quotes? It seems not unreasonable to just say "do it".
I just asked for a like-for-like new one ... £1850 (he didn't mention if that's +/inc VAT).
Seems reasonable to this untutored eye.
Did you say it was a for a heat exchanger?(I just lurve spiders!)
INFJ(Turbulent).
Her Greenliness Baroness Pyxis of the Alphabetty, Pinnacle of Peadom and Official Brainbox
Founder Member: 'WIMPS ANONYMOUS' and 'VICTIMS of the RANDOM HEDGEHOG'
I'm in a clique! It's a clique of one! It's a unique clique!
I love :eek:0 -
-
PasturesNew wrote: »Not interested, just something else that amused me....
".... of particular interest are the chimney stacks which are a feature of the original architect Mr Benjamin Ferrey."
All I see is: Thundering great expensive liabilities, looming dangerously over my head every night I go to bed.... especially if it's windy.
People have died when stuff like that's come through the roof
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-70026532.html
It's absolutely beautiful.
People are terrible for ignoring chimney stacks. The reason they fall is that they do take a battering from the weather and if you haven't been up to repoint the soft lime mortar in 100 years then eventually they will fail. The likely upshot will be a warning of a few bricks twisting/slipping initially, not all of them at once.
The main culprit for an entire stack to come crashing down, without question, is people removing chimney breasts inside the house and not supporting them correctly, if at all. It's inevitable.
In theory, the stacks themselves should only need a little bit of work in a lifetime, although the size of those babies means it's not a tiny job.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
0 -
PasturesNew wrote: »Blokey's been in touch .... the quote.
new bit and all the fittings £187 + vat to buy and £45 to fit.
So £270.
Is it worth mucking about and getting other quotes? It seems not unreasonable to just say "do it".
I just asked for a like-for-like new one ... £1850 (he didn't mention if that's +/inc VAT).
EDIT: Stuck it on a board too. https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5964676/combi-boiler-fit-a-part-or-buy-a-new-one-no-longer-needed
If you have the model number, you can search for the price of the heat exchanger. I guess £187 is full list, and the guy is keeping any discount. £45 for fitting it is dead cheap. Plus he's not charged you for the diagnostic work. I'd have bitten his arm off!No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
...cheap. Plus he's not charged you for the diagnostic work. I'd have bitten his arm off!
That was my first thought. And is, in fact, my current thought/preference. But I'd like the opinion of others because ... I know nothing.
Of course "hasn't charge for diagnostic" is up in the air as he might mention that ... maybe he got home and thought "forgot to ask for money .... will get round to it". Maybe he'll turn up to fix and say "Thanks, that's £270 + £45 for last time I came"
0 -
SOunds a decent guy offering you a decent price PN. Round here they would charge £60 minimum call out if you were lucky.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0
-
Right, that settles it. I'll get onto him straight away then.
"Fix it."
Thanks everybody 0 -
Joe has got through to stage 3 in his application for his placement year at the BBC...I think he is excited but nervous at the same time.
I've jumped from number 4 in my 'office/location' to number 2 and I am now being trained in management tasks so that I can cover the manager when she is off. My hours have also increased, possibly only on a temporary basis whilst another member is on long term sick but it may become permanent. It's still part time but the extra money will certainly come in handy and I still have a nice mix of shifts which allow me to rest up in between.
I knew I wouldn't be able to stay a normal bod for long, my ambition always gets the better of me and I then start displaying my knowledge/leadership skills without realising I am doing it :rotfl:We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
That's great news, Sue!
We'll have to call you Tycoon Sue!
(I just lurve spiders!)
INFJ(Turbulent).
Her Greenliness Baroness Pyxis of the Alphabetty, Pinnacle of Peadom and Official Brainbox
Founder Member: 'WIMPS ANONYMOUS' and 'VICTIMS of the RANDOM HEDGEHOG'
I'm in a clique! It's a clique of one! It's a unique clique!
I love :eek:0 -
Heads up for those who poke about in genealogy.
Ancestry.co.uk is free now until Monday 18th, UK & Irish records.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 351.7K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454K Spending & Discounts
- 244.6K Work, Benefits & Business
- 600K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.3K Life & Family
- 258.3K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.2K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards