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[Designzilla 10]

The quote is for 2 men at approx 10 hours work, it is to install the new boiler in the same location but I am having it turned 90 degrees, it also includes a flush and re balancing of the radiators.

 

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[0742Sheff 10]

As I mentioned above I have had numerous people round and none of them have got back to me, they all seem to run a mile, this is the only guy that as got back to me and I feel uneasy asking him to explain is quote in case he decides he doesn't want to do it either.

 

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If no one is getting back to you it might be due to there being an awkward problem with the instillation. I don't know any gas safe people that work on an hourly rate. They tend to give you a price and that is it.

 

£1500 does sound a tad excessive but in general i would say gas fitters are paid a hell of a lot more than other building trades. It might be worth asking for a written breakdown of the costs to see exactly how much they are charging for labour.

[leelister6 10]

Sounds a bit dear to me just for a "straight swap" (if that's what it is) Get some more quotes

[keithb 10]

Yep you really need to get someone round that will give you an honest appraisal of your set up/ After all you are paying for a new boiler you need to be confident in who is installing it and that it is the right choice for you.

[Micky ET 10]

ask for a full break down of materials or if you want you buy all the materials belive me fittings do add up !! I can work on a labour only policy if you like PM me for rates. and also remeber its not just time you are paying for it is knowledge training and insurance.

[corgigasman 10]

Pretty sure I could beat that.....but then I am not Vat registered. As for hourly rates.....the price is for the job.....if the installer does not survey the job properly then it could lead to excessive hours and you may not be prepared to pay for 'unforeseen problems'. And as Micky rightly says.....there is MUCH more than labour to consider ( insurance, registration, transport, endless consumables, programmer, timer, valves, cleanser etc etc, just for a 'simple' install)

[Mr Peacock 10]

I am just interested as I have finally managed to receive a quote for my new boiler after all the recommended Boiler men on here have never got back to me, the quote is for £2,500 + VAT, I have looked the boiler up which they have recommended this is £716 + VAT to purchase let's assume another £300 + VAT is required in pipework which I doubt this leaves £1,500 + VAT labour for one days work, does this sound about right?

 

Many thanks

 

Why not view our fixed prices at http://www.oneheating.co.uk

 

Kind regards

 

Steve Peacock

[Plain Talker 11]

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[R_Plumbing 10]

His there sent you pm thanks

[JBradleybz 10]

Ive seen your job and i honestly think the quote is fair i would want more to be honest its not an easy job at all so anyone who can beat that and do it right i will contract all my install work to them lol. Hope all goes well on the job when you have it done cheers jon.

[Complete-Heat 10]

Same here..its not just a straight swop over. i think considering the work the quote is almost on the mark. 2 men working flat out wont get home til its time for bed. Hope it turns out allright for you in the end.

[leelister6 10]

I suppose you could spend 5 years at college part time while doing an apprenticeship then buy a van and insure, tax and test it, buy 2 or 3 grandsworth of tools then throw £4500 at a gas training course then £500 to register with gas safe, then you could do it yourself and tell us all we're charging too much eh?!