New Quote - acceptable?!

Lanzac

Hi guys,

I'm new here but have often browsed for advice - thank you! We had a large Gas company rep come out today to do a quote for a replacement of the baxi back boiler to a Worcester Greenstar 28i. The quote was £3905.23. I was horrified. Is it really justifyable? They said we need a powerflush. And they'll fit a thermostat. I expect the boiler is about £1000, the powerflush I know they charge heeps of money so prob about £500, bits and bobs will prob come to £2000 in all, right? Or am I just naive? That's nearly £2000 for labour? Please help. What do we do?

Canucklehead

Good evening: A typical BG quote i.e. well in excess of what an independent CORGI would charge so....more quotes, full specification... price will depend on spec of the boiler (the WB in your quote is from their 'bargain basement' range...if you have your heart set on a WB get a CDI instead) site requirements and your location in the UK. If you look at the links in this post you'll have further info on specification and installation.


HTH

Canucklehead

scotti

Hi Lanzac, are you eligible for a warmfront grant?

http://www.warmfrontgrants.co.uk/warmfrontgrants.co.uk/index.htm


Do I Qualify for a Warm Front Grant ?

Warm Front grants are available to home owners and people who rent from private landlords.
If you have received a Warm Front Grant before, you may still be able to use the balance up to £2700 or £4000 if oil central heating is included.
Applicants must meet the following criteria
1. Householders aged 60 or over in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• Council Tax Benefit
• Housing Benefit
• Job Seekers Allowance (income-based)
• Pension Credit

2. Householders with a child under 16, or pregnant women with maternity certificate MAT-B1, in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

• Income Support
• Council Tax Benefit
• Housing Benefit
• Job Seekers Allowance (income-based)
• Pension Credit

3. Householders in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:

• Working Tax Credit (with an income of less than £15,460, which must include a disability element)
• Disability Living Allowance
• Child Tax Credit (with an income of less than £15,460)
• Housing Benefit (which must include a disability premium)
• Income Support (which must include a disability premium)
• Council Tax Benefit (which must include a disability premium)
• War Disablement Pension (which must include a mobility supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance)
• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit (which must include a mobility supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance)
• Attendance Allowance

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HTH, cheers, scotti