Daryl Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Our boiler started to leak water a few months back, so had a look myself and wasnt happy to find that its obviously been leaking for some time, as there were large rust patches on the metal base of the boiler. Didnt know if there were any Gas Safe heating and gas engineers on here that would be willing to give me a quote on a new boiler. Already had one engineer out to look at it, and he confirmed that its needs replacing. Also, most of our neighbours have had theirs replaced in the past year. Looking to get it done by the end of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 You can find our resident boiler bods by serching "new boiler". A couple of threads in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Having had a new boiler fitted last year id certainly shop around. I found the prices and estimates varied wildly. Most expensive we had quoted was £4000, cheapest was £2500. Although this was to remove an old boiler, move pipework and supply & fit boiler in a new location. In the end a mate who was corgi registered did it all for £1200. That incl a new boiler which cost £600 alone. One bloke reckoned it was a good weeks work, however my mate actually did it in 3 days on his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Assuming straight like for like combi for combi, you can get one for between £500 - £1000 (depending on size) and just fit it yourself, you don't need gas certs to work on your own property. It's a piece of cake to do if you're remotely handy with anything mechanical. To get one fitted is a one-day job, about £1200 all in including a £600 boiler is pretty much bang on the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Assuming straight like for like combi for combi, you can get one for between £500 - £1000 (depending on size) and just fit it yourself, you don't need gas certs to work on your own property. It's a piece of cake to do if you're remotely handy with anything mechanical. sorry Ekona - WRONG you can fit it yes - but you CAN NOT touch the gas (this applies for removal of gas and refitting) Edited January 2, 2013 by ioneabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Have they changed that recently then? Used to be that you can't touch the meter itself, but anything else was fair game as long as it was on your own property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 A quick google says yes, from April 2009. Oh well, bang goes that idea then! You could still fit it all yourself (including the gas work) but just don't turn it back on until you've had a gas engineer out to certify it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 A quick google says yes, from April 2009. Oh well, bang goes that idea then! You could still fit it all yourself (including the gas work) but just don't turn it back on until you've had a gas engineer out to certify it for you. nope - you can't touch the gas pipe at all so basically GasSafe plumber to disconnect, then you can play, then GasSafe plumber to re-connect and commission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Pfft, as long as the GS man gives you the cert I'd still do it all myself. 'Tis only a bit of soldering after all, and if it's not right you don't get your cert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Apart from the fact that it is prosecutable (jail time is also possible - but usually its a fine) bottom line - who will know ?.......but I wouldn't, too high a risk something goes wrong, say gas leak - house goes boom boom, best case, no-one hurt - insurance will not pay out its sort of like putting cross matched ditch finders on (only worse) Edited January 2, 2013 by ioneabee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 its sort of like putting cross matched ditch finders on (only worse) :clap: And my favorite. Sockets must be something like 950 mm off the ground. Just the right height for a toddlers fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 And my favourite. Sockets must be something like 950 mm off the ground. Just the right height for a toddlers fingers. 400 - 1200 IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L4V15 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Where are you based Daryl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Where are you based Daryl? Milton Keynes I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Where are you based Daryl? Milton Keynes I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic84 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 so you have something to compare your price to ive just quoted for a job as follows. Worcester 34cdi combi wireless programmable time clock ( worcester plug in one ) scale reducer due to hard water ( may not need) Magna clean ( also optional ) new rad valves isolation vales for kitchen, outside tap....... alter and tidy up all pipe work in boiler location increase gas pipe size for boiler and run distance. condense run and power flush plus pipe and fittings prob about 60m total £2300 boilers vary in price massively due to size and make so it is hard to say whats a good price when comparing so many variables. i always install to how i would expect it to be done in my house. and all my work is word of mouth no advertisement. so i would hope thats a good sign on how happy my customers are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Urgh. I'm another one in the broken boiler club. Some old boy's coming out to fix it tomorrow (hopefully) but I know full well that we're going to be needing a new one soon so if there's any corgi registered Zedders near Chester then let me know! S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Urgh. I'm another one in the broken boiler club. Some old boy's coming out to fix it tomorrow (hopefully) but I know full well that we're going to be needing a new one soon so if there's any corgi registered Zedders near Chester then let me know! S. corgi died a few years ago - its "Gas Safe" now http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 I do indeed live in Milton Keynes. The system in my house is what the boiler called a "perfect" system,iv got a boiler and a tank, but not a traditional immersion tank. Dont know the proper name. Was quoted for a W Bosch boiler £1400. House is a detached 4 bed. At work at the moment, so cant get any more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Apart from the fact that it is prosecutable (jail time is also possible - but usually its a fine) bottom line - who will know ?.......but I wouldn't, too high a risk something goes wrong, say gas leak - house goes boom boom, best case, no-one hurt - insurance will not pay out Why would they not? You have a cert of the works tested from the gas installer, it's on his head if anything goes wrong as he was the last one to test the appliance and pipework. Once he signs that bit of paper, everything is on him, no? No different from him getting an apprentice to do it and then he checks and signs off. That's how I see it anyway. Tbh it's been years since I touched any gas, but that used to be the principle then anyhoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) Hey Guys been away a while. Had some other stuff to deal with. A boiler change should take at max a day if in the same location ie combi for combi or system for system. We fit commercial systems in 2 days with only 2 guys on the job. Daryl, I've dropped you my email address You can get a sabre boiler which is infact a vokera combi for cheap. All spare parts come from vokera. I need more info as I think there is easier/cheaper permanent and temp solutions. Cheers Ps don't use a plumber, use a heating technician there's a difference, without being condescending. Edited January 2, 2013 by Neilp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Oh I charge 500 for a boiler change from open system to sealed system + boiler price @cost. Usually no more than 1200-1500 for a change over to a top end boiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Apart from the fact that it is prosecutable (jail time is also possible - but usually its a fine) bottom line - who will know ?.......but I wouldn't, too high a risk something goes wrong, say gas leak - house goes boom boom, best case, no-one hurt - insurance will not pay out Why would they not? You have a cert of the works tested from the gas installer, it's on his head if anything goes wrong as he was the last one to test the appliance and pipework. Once he signs that bit of paper, everything is on him, no? No different from him getting an apprentice to do it and then he checks and signs off. That's how I see it anyway. Tbh it's been years since I touched any gas, but that used to be the principle then anyhoo. Agreed - but I was referring to if he did it without a GS man at all (and no sign off certificate) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Ps don't use a plumber, use a heating technician there's a difference, without being condescending. :lol: :lol: love this :lol: :lol: my neighbour is a "heating engineer" but I always tell him he's a plumber :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) I'm a hydro-environmental technician Edited January 2, 2013 by Ekona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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