Mr Zo Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Hi fellow buddies, I am looking to replace the boiler in my house, no not the wife, and was wondering if anyone is in that line of work. I have had a company out who have quoted between £1800 and £2200 for the Potterton, Valiant or Ideal. I have been told by people at work that you could probably get someone out to do it as a homer for around half the price. Any tips or help would be much appreciated. :-) Cheers Mr Zo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintnextlifetime Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Yeh when you see how much an actual boiler costs , you start to think someone is taking the piss , especially if indeed , it is more or less a swap over i.e the pipework is there. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E=Mc2 Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Make sure any "homer" has the relevant certificates for installing a boiler. You don't want to wake up deid one morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTOF Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 (edited) Make sure any "homer" has the relevant certificates for installing a boiler. You don't want to wake up deid one morning. Think unless they're CORGI registered, certain insurance claims related to your heating system may be invalid too. Not that it matters if you're deid. P.S. Other than transforming into a zombie,can you actually "wake up deid"? Edited March 7, 2015 by FTOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Auld' boiler? Corgi registered?..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Zo Posted March 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I was thinking of someone who worked for british gas and fancied a weekend gig for themselves and pocket a few bob.:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 I was thinking of someone who worked for british gas and fancied a weekend gig for themselves and pocket a few bob.:-) If you find a good one, let me now, might be replacing my boiler soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Sent you a PM mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E=Mc2 Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Auld' boiler? Corgi registered?..... qc.jpg I'd marry her for the inheritance, She canny have long to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Dickson Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Think unless they're CORGI registered, certain insurance claims related to your heating system may be invalid too. Not that it matters if you're deid. P.S. Other than transforming into a zombie,can you actually "wake up deid"? Gas Safe. CORGI woke up dead some time ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Gas Safe. CORGI woke up dead some time ago Came back as The Corgi though, selling auld' boliers out of Govan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 anyone installing a boiler and not registered to Gas safe is breaking the law. As well as gas leaks, there are emissions, pressure issues and water safety regs to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 anyone installing a boiler and not registered to Gas safe is breaking the law. As well as gas leaks, there are emissions, pressure issues and water safety regs to consider. There will be gas leaks, emissions, and pressure issues in my underpants post-split. Stand clear folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madball Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Can recommend Paul McLanachan (PM Gas & Heating Services). Fitted a new Worcester Boiler, which needed some re-plumbing, removed the hot water tank, and raised the flue to current height standard, all for £1730 (got some cashback from some Energy Efficiency scheme on top of that). 5 Year Warranty on the boiler. Has done some other work for me since (replacing Gas Hob, fitting new radiators) and been happy each time with price and service. will PM with details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 http://press.hse.gov.uk/2015/kitchen-fitter-prosecuted-for-endangering-homeowners-lives/?ebul=hsegen&cr=5/09-mar-15 today's news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 Check out energy savings trust , they may have grants / interest free loans , for anything that saves energy , I managed to get an interest free loan over 8 years for solar panals and double glazing , and also £400 scrappage towards a new gas boiler . probably recommend a Worcester bosch bolier , but don,t be shy getting a few people round to give you a price , well worth a wee phone call to phone the energy saving trust , as there might be new initiatives out in the new financial year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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