Is this quote a bit steep for a Boiler installation
24 March 2009, 11:47 AM
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Is this quote a bit steep for a Boiler installation
Quotation of new boiler.
Power flush heating system
Remove simi combi boiler
Install new potterton main 30 he high efficiency combination boiler
Fit 3 new thermostatic radiator valves
Rewire all electrics (A plug as far as I'm concerned and a Frost stat)
Refill heating system with inhibitor commission and register boiler with corgi
£3750 plus vat
I'm abroad and need a new Boiler installed pronto at my home in london I think they are playing on the fact i'm out of the country.
Mean while I'm phoning around, bloody hard finding anyone who's Corgi registered who can come out today
Power flush heating system
Remove simi combi boiler
Install new potterton main 30 he high efficiency combination boiler
Fit 3 new thermostatic radiator valves
Rewire all electrics (A plug as far as I'm concerned and a Frost stat)
Refill heating system with inhibitor commission and register boiler with corgi
£3750 plus vat
I'm abroad and need a new Boiler installed pronto at my home in london I think they are playing on the fact i'm out of the country.
Mean while I'm phoning around, bloody hard finding anyone who's Corgi registered who can come out today
24 March 2009, 11:49 AM
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If it's a rush job and you are london that might explain some of it but yes that's a lot.
Would be looking at basically a grand more than the boiler is costing and even then.. in a flat? Hmm.
5t.
Would be looking at basically a grand more than the boiler is costing and even then.. in a flat? Hmm.
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24 March 2009, 11:56 AM
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24 March 2009, 12:02 PM
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Ask how much they are charging for the boiler. Just did a quick check and its RRP is £1239.93....I can buy one online for £655+flue and delivery! http://www.tradeplumbing.co.uk/30-HE..._p_0-2698.html
Also ask does it "have" to be a Potterton; its not my choice of boiler IMHO
Personally I think that is hugely expensive; I would be expecting some pipework and a few radiators throwin in that lot. But then it is in London.
Also ask does it "have" to be a Potterton; its not my choice of boiler IMHO
Personally I think that is hugely expensive; I would be expecting some pipework and a few radiators throwin in that lot. But then it is in London.
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24 March 2009, 12:14 PM
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Ask how much they are charging for the boiler. Just did a quick check and its RRP is £1239.93....I can buy one online for £655+flue and delivery! 30 HE Baxi Potterton Main Combination High Efficiency Condensing Boiler (HE) 30HE
Also ask does it "have" to be a Potterton; its not my choice of boiler IMHO
Personally I think that is hugely expensive; I would be expecting some pipework and a few radiators throwin in that lot. But then it is in London.
Also ask does it "have" to be a Potterton; its not my choice of boiler IMHO
Personally I think that is hugely expensive; I would be expecting some pipework and a few radiators throwin in that lot. But then it is in London.
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, Cheers for the quick responses, panic stations in OZ lol !!!!!
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24 March 2009, 12:21 PM
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I know my dad would do the whole heating system for your original quote.
Point was they aren't looking at or replacing pipes so total rip really.
Depends how fast it needs to be done. Vailiant are a good boiler but the company is a nightmare to deal with.
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Point was they aren't looking at or replacing pipes so total rip really.
Depends how fast it needs to be done. Vailiant are a good boiler but the company is a nightmare to deal with.
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24 March 2009, 10:27 PM
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Not CORGI after 1/4/09. Link.
Originally Posted by PDF
Aug/Sept 2008 - On 28 August 2008, HSE announced that it had awarded a contract to Capita Group Plc to run the new gas installer registration scheme from 1 April 2009 to for a period of ten years. Capita signed the contract to operate the new scheme on 8 September 2008.
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24 March 2009, 10:31 PM
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Not to mention badly run and incompetant companies.
Sadly I have had dealings with an arm of them, you'd think installing a bit of software and keep hitting next would be easy wouldn't you.....
Not to them.
Sadly I have had dealings with an arm of them, you'd think installing a bit of software and keep hitting next would be easy wouldn't you.....
Not to them.
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CRAPITA! - I guess that after losing the London congestion charge contract, they needed to find a way to rip off^H^H^H^H^H^H^Hprovide added value to the general population
...it is bad enough the guv-mint nanny-stating and interfering with every tiny aspect of our lives, but farming it out to private companies to make huge profits is disgusting as well as frightening
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...it is bad enough the guv-mint nanny-stating and interfering with every tiny aspect of our lives, but farming it out to private companies to make huge profits is disgusting as well as frightening
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Is it also the right time to mention the contract might be run out of my office?
Or should I just keep quiet?
24 March 2009, 10:36 PM
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(I would be interested in knowing which arm of the 35,000 strong company you had dealings with)
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