Cost of renovating a 1930's 3 bedroom semi

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Bambeano7 wrote: »

This is exactly what we would be doing. The bath is unusable and and the tiling is cracked and falling off so all we would do is is replace the bath, tiling and install an over bath shower in the meantime until we can afford to to get the whole suite replaced.

It sounds like boiler in the loft isn't the best idea I've ever had, may be best thing to keep it in the kitchen and make do with the space. It also seems I might have been a bit optimistic with the budget, but I did have a contingency fund (not huge a few grand) for these "unexpected cost"

Thanks again for all the replies, the advice has been really helpful

It really depends on your loft. If it's boarded with a proper floor and has a proper light (ie wired, with a switch etc) and there is good access there is no reason why it can't go in the loft. Mine was installed there by a big installation company without any complaints, on the gable end. However, a gas engineer is not going to install/work on a boiler in a loft if he has to perch on a rafter while holding a torch, or crawl into inaccessible parts of the loft.

Martyn_H

FreeBear wrote: »

Some engineers will refuse to service a boiler in the loft. And if the OP's loft is anything like mine (cold, very dusty, and draughty), a totally unsuitable location. If/when I change from a back boiler to a condensing (or combi), I'm planning on installing it in the hallway (no space in the kitchen). That would keep the pipe runs quite short for both water and gas.

We have an integral garage and moved our boiler into it. Little mess when being serviced or drained down, and easy access should the boiler trip for any reason.