Boiler, bathroom and kitchen installation

jeffh2007

Hi there,

Live in 1 bed flat in Sussex. Need a new boiler supplied and fitted, and a bathroom and kitchen installed. Have received this quote:

- supply and fit Worcester 28cdi
- supply and fit 5 radiators + towel rail

- remove existing kitchen, remove airing cupboard
- over board ceiling and plaster
- fit 1 additional double power socket
- fit new kitchen

- remove bathroom suite
- over board ceiling and plaster
- fit new extractor fan
- fit new bathroom suite and tile

= £8,850 (estimated timescale for work is 3 weeks)

(kitchen and bathroom suite + tiles not supplied)

Seems a bit steep to me.

Would anyone suggest getting the various jobs done seperately?

FBThree

This might help you cost up portions. We live in Gloucestershire, but OH checked for similar costings available on ebay and found our plumber to be competitive.

We had our boiler and radiators replaced last year, moving the boiler location, 2 radiators, installing an extra radiator and a towel rail, so floorboards up everywhere.

Relocate position of boiler, supply and install a Worcester 30CDi,
Supply and install 4 new radiators + install previously purchased towel rail.

Cost £3200. 3 days taken by 2 men. Pretty much the same as your cen.heat work requirements.

FBThree

Oh we removed the airing cupboard.

If you are replacing your kitchen why not offer the old cupboards on freecycle? That way you might save money if you take them out and someone else wants them - they'd take them away for you for free.

Remember that electrical work is meant to be done by someone certified who provides you with a certificate (copies to government agency)

PROFESSIONAL_LANDLORD

Would anyone suggest getting the various jobs done seperately?

Might be worth getting a few quotes, BUT getting all the trades to work in harmony will be very difficult ! I reckon the quote might not be that far out given all the trades that will be involved, be sure the work is to a good standard, and don't pay a penny up front.

mikeopvc

Is this work to be done by one man or a team of tradesmen, my reason for asking is if it's one man then what is his trade ie. is he a plumber, tiler, plasterer, electrician? Sounds too good to be true that he can offer high standards in so many fields.
As for the price I reckon it's not that steep considering your location, you might be able to trim it by a few pounds but remember you get what you pay for and kitchens and bathrooms are considered to be the most important rooms in a home so quality is a must.

Builder

PROFESSIONAL_LANDLORD wrote: »

don't pay a penny up front.

Normally you would be asked to sign a cheque of 15 - 25% of the estimated price on the starting day and than by installments as parts of the project are completed.

jblack_2

I always ask for a deposit of 30% up front. I have never had anyone say no. I only do it because I have to.

Everyone goes on about dodge tradesmen and as a result people are suspicious of all of us. Yet when a tradesman gets screwed by a customer who refuses to pay it's just something you have to put up with.

Getting a deposit covers some of the materials used or ordered so at least suppliers can be paid and I'm only out of pocket for my time.

J

jblack_2

BTW, OP, a 28CDi boiler seems a bit overkill for a 1 bedroom flat.

J

EliteHeat

jblack wrote: »

BTW, OP, a 28CDi boiler seems a bit overkill for a 1 bedroom flat.

What? why do you think this?

m4rky

I would agree a 28kw boiler seems big for a 1 bed flat.

We have a 24kw in our 3 bed semi.

But that 1 bed flat might have dreadful heat loss and need a more powerful boiler.

I'd check with the installer and see if you can get a smaller boiler.

EliteHeat

m4rky wrote: »

I would agree a 28kw boiler seems big for a 1 bed flat.

The heat loss for a modern 1 -bedroomed flat is unlikely to be more than 5kW per hour. But what do you imagine this has to do with the size of the boiler the OP quoted?