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01/12/2022 at 10:00am
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Quote: Originally posted by Nelliebelly on 30/11/2022
Dose any body know how much it should cost to replace a water boiler, I've already bought the boiler so it's just replacing it with the old one The chimney is the same size on both boilers. I've just been quoted £260 just seems a little hi to me ?
Unable to say whether or not this is a fair price for installation, especially as you do not mention whether this is gas or electric, and whether by water boiler you mean something that just heats the water for a single outlet, or something that heats the water for multiple outlets, or something that provides heating as well as hot water.
You mention a chimney, so I assume is gas - which brings a whole lot of responsibility to the installer to get it right.
But - whatever it is, unless you have purchased exactly the same model, manufactured in the same year, as the one to be replaced, there is a good possibility of needing adjustments to the connections, and possible some new pipework.
Then it has to be tested for water leaks, and if gas, for gas pressure/safety and leaks.
If gas - the flue has to be checked to make sure it complies with regulations.
If it provides heating as well as water - then the radiators have to be checked and balanced.
One supposes that whoever is installing it is qualified to work on this type of fitting and situation, which means they have undergone training and joined a trade body - all of which costs money.
They must have insurance - which costs money.
They have to drive to and from your van, bringing with them the tools and any spare fittings that they need, or expect to need - which costs money.
Then - in order to stay in business, once they have paid for all their overheads, they have to make a profit.
If you think the quote is too high - then get some more quotes, but remember you are paying for not just the time of fitting, but for somebody who has the training, experience and qualifications to fit it.
IF this is a gas water heater, then to me £260 sounds a cheap price.
IF this is a gas boiler that supplies heating as well as hot water - then £260 sounds a bit TOO cheap.
Have you checked they are on the gas-safe register?
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