Quote for Differential Diaphragm replacement on combi boiler

hatewashingmachines

Can anyone tell me if this is a fair quote please. Its for replacement of hot water differential diaphragm on a combi boiler 

Labour £150

Parts £156

I’m sure its correct but I want to check before I agree to the work being done. Hope someone can advise

BUFF

a diaphragm is normally ~£10 so what other parts are they using? Are they changing the whole valve instead? What boiler exactly?

fenwick458

yep thats a ripoff for the part if the are just changing the rubber bit, but the overall price for fixing the boiler is not bad.
difficult in winter when fixing boilers is something everybody needs done right away, hence you get a minimum £300 for any "boiler fix"

hatewashingmachines

Thanks for your replies. I did question the price quoted as it seemed expensive. Price is not just the diaphragm but the whole valve/housing assembly for it so I can understand why. Its an old baxi combi boiler. 

jefaz07

Is it a Baxi 105HE/E or 80HE or E?
If it’s just the front diaphragm I could have that changed in under 10 minutes. 

Is he buying the whole differential and or diverter behind…they’re very expensive and unnecessary. 

jefaz07

jefaz07 said:

Is it a Baxi 105HE/E or 80HE or E?
If it’s just the front diaphragm I could have that changed in under 10 minutes. 

Is he buying the whole differential and or diverter behind…they’re very expensive and unnecessary. 

Sorry, read it is the whole valve. I have never changed the front diff housing in my life. Diaphragm, packing nut and washer and it’s good to go.