kitchen/boiler/doorway quote in west london

gemma.zhang

Hi guys,


We live in West London zone3, and have a few builders coming to give us quote on the work below.

We had a quote of 5k including all materials, including Bosche combi condense boilder 2.1i and external door, however, we provide kitchen (BnQ kitchen of 2.2k) and applicances. Would like to hear advice on it, to see if it's reasonable.
Also, if we decide to go ahead with this builder, what do we need to do next, draw up a contract ? or do we need to see their proper company registration ?

Advice appreciated.
Thanks :-D

DEMOLITION WORK
*to remove the existing kitchen units and dispose of
*to support the main wall,make an opening to form a new door leading to the shed
*to supply and fix 1200x300mm concrete beam
*to supply and fix a door lining and make good around it
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PLUMBING WORK
*to reposition all the water and gas pipes [ part of them will be buried ]
*to remove the old boiler/water cylinder and water tank
*to supply an fix a new condensing combi boiler
*to power jet all the system and clean the radiators from the debris
*to supply a CORGI certificate
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KITCHEN FITTING
*to fix the supplied new kitchen units
*to fix the new work top and the belfast sink
*to fit the cooker and the dishwasher
*to fix the new door between the kitchen and the shed
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ELECTRICAL WORK
*to supply and fit a new down lights fir the kitchen ceiling
*to add more fuse spur for the appliances
*to earth bond the sockets
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PAINTING WORK
*to paint and decorate the ceiling and the new door with approved paint colour
*to clean and leave ready for use

gemma.zhang

any idea.. pls pls pls.. thx :-D

Canucklehead

Hi

How much were the other two quotes?


Corgi Guy.

gemma.zhang

we have totally 4 quotes... quite shocked at their differences.

1. proper local company, and have been recommended by a neighbour, and sure they will do stunning job, however, I am totally stunned by their quotes.. roughly 8k + boiler fee.. and they suggested to change fuse box to bring it up to meet current electricity regulations...i find it too much to afford, it's all broken down itemised, i.e, connecting dish washer is bloody 160 pounds. i nearlly fainted. :eek:

2. two polish guys, they hardly speak proper english, are recommended by an online forum, and they gave me a quote of 5.8k.. the current one we have, was originally 5.8k, suppose, there's margin to negotiate to the same price.. well... their timing is not perfect.. will need to wait a week or two.

3. an illegal immigrant who gave me a good quote of 2.1k to have everything done, bit worried to hire him though.

4. a polish guy, who seems to be quite descent, well, gave us 1.6k for the kitchen+doorway, and 2.5k for the boiler, suppose, it's around 4.1k, sounds too good to be true, looks like those 1 person company.

5. another guy came last Sat, one hour before the appointment time, very rude, and very pushy, not comfortable to deal with. can't even stand him for that 20 min while he was at our place.. and don't trust him at all., still now, haven't given me back any quote yet.

6. a few other guys came along, never bothered to get back to us with quotes, nor even bothered to reply my emails or phone calls..never undestand this people.. if they are not interested, why r they bothered to come !!??:mad:

There's a one company which is supposed to be very reliable, as my previous posh landlord's been using them, well, they need to pre-book 2 months in advance.. no chance for now..

This is my horriable experience.. what do u guys think ? is this relatively fair !?.. it's the best option we've.. the guy looks reasonable, local, easy to talk to,.. however, i still cant' find his company registered anywhere !!> any idea of some places I can check up his company ?

Canucklehead

Hi

A company recommended by a neighbour, or a couple of Polish from an internet forum.

Hmmmm....... if I said use the local recommendation would you?

Which one has the ability to notify your boiler (or is even going to use a registered installer?)
Which one in, six months time,(or maybe a bit longer) is most likely to be trading (in this country?)
Even if you find company details on the Polish how will that make them come back and finish your job, or rectify any faults?
All the above apply to both builders, but which one was recommended?

It doesn't matter who you choose you should make sure you have a written agreement on what exactly will , or won't, be done. Then there is no argument later.
Public liability insurance is essential.

Come back and tell us how it all went?

Corgi Guy.

gemma.zhang

Thanks for your reply..

What is ' Public liability insurance', are builders supposed to provide it ?

Is written quote a formal agreement, or it's better to draft up contract or sth !?..

It's all a gamble.. Anybody knows the way of finding out if the builder's company is registered somewhere !?


Cheers,
Gem

Beansprout_2

Hi,

Just for cost comparison, hubby and I been thinking of getting new kitchen. Got quotes from Homebase £8.5k, Magnet £12k, MFI £9. Awaiting quotes from 2 local companies. Above (first!) quotes inc supply (hi gloss, 21 units + oak worktop), fitting, removal, plumbing, electrical. Does not include flooring and lighting. Quotes also inc supposed discounts.:rolleyes:

Quote from BGas for "Glowworm Flexicom" boiler, fitting, powerflush, magnaclean(?), 1 yr homecare: £4K!!!!!!

Need to lie down in a darken room to recover from the shock....