Overwhelmed with new property. Trying to avoid panic-selling.

diystarter7

NB: Just reading the updated thread I just recalled that one of our children had their boiler replaced. It was in the self-contained apartment in the loft of their home that was already built like that. Access to the boiler not great. They got several quotes and we were all shocked at the prices inc all parts/vat/fitting/new rood vent/outlet it - the first three ranged between 6 and 8k. We did a bit more research and got best quote via phone like for like quote but the bloke did not come to see and we asked him for a firm quote. He came and said 3300 all in the same boiler/etc and clock etc. We thought it was too good to be true. We looked up the prices/etc
and some alterations to pipes that were in the way. We accepted the quote and had our doubts checked his reviews again on the net, his credentials etc and the agreement was to be paid on full completion. As promised he turned up 8am with his helper, took out the older boiler/etc, altered the pipes/commisioned it and fitted new magnet thing for 7/10 year warranty and its all good had its first service by a different gas safe bloke and he commented it was "tidy wor."

So, shop around for prices but don't stress, it will come together, trust me.

chris_n

jcuurthht said:

chris_n said:

Why not fit a heat pump, they are very popular in Germany so the installers know how to do them properly unlike many in UK it would seem.

They don't work efficiently unless the property is very well insulated. It's difficult to insulate such old properties very well.

You already said you plan to insulate the walls etc when you have moved in. Maybe upgrade the radiators now (or fit underfloor heating)  and replace the boiler bearing in mind when the boiler needs replacing (15 years?) you may have to fit a heat pump anyway. 

jcuurthht

Ectophile said:

If it's original 1950's wiring, it probably needs ripping out and replacing.  Anything from the 1960's or later might be upgradeable to modern standards.

The reason for the difference is that PVC insulated wire was brought in during the 1960's, and that stuff can last for decades without any real deterioration.

I've looked and some of the sockets have red black and earth, which is pretty 2001, but still pvc. So perhaps we'll get away with not replacing them all.

ChilliBob

Just had a bathroom redone whilst in the house (with a 3 month old baby!). We did still have a. E suite.

It's fine but a lot of kit, dust and mess. So, decorate the areas around it/their path in and out after for sure.

Once the big/dangerous bits are done (like say electric if needed), try to go a room at a time. If you have one part of the house done and nice that you can spend most time in it'll be good for your mental state for sure

DIY - yeah, good luck, do some research, but not too much, everyone has an opinion and the more you dig in the more conflicting advice you will find.

Charlie diy or something on YouTube is brilliant, well worth a watch  

ChilliBob

https://youtube.com/c/CharlieDIYte

jcuurthht

ChilliBob said:

Just had a bathroom redone whilst in the house (with a 3 month old baby!). We did still have a. E suite.

It's fine but a lot of kit, dust and mess. So, decorate the areas around it/their path in and out after for sure.

Once the big/dangerous bits are done (like say electric if needed), try to go a room at a time. If you have one part of the house done and nice that you can spend most time in it'll be good for your mental state for sure

DIY - yeah, good luck, do some research, but not too much, everyone has an opinion and the more you dig in the more conflicting advice you will find.

Charlie diy or something on YouTube is brilliant, well worth a watch  

Thanks for the link.

I notice on a lot of DIY forums that when a question is asked, the thread quickly descends in to regulars arguing amonst themselves.

elsien

Yeah, that’s not just DIY forums……

markin

I would get the boiler replaced moved, but apart from that it seems move in ready.