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Ray Stafford
If you were pulling out a 2/3 yr old one, it was probably a vokera - I think they were making Pro-combi in 2010/11.
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Budget boiler recommendations + quote
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If you were pulling out a 2/3 yr old one, it was probably a vokera - I think they were making Pro-combi in 2010/11.
Alpha man
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Dont forget most GSR peeps are VAT registered, so add that to the 1200-1300.
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kriket
yeah u have clarified everything for me mate. might just decide to get the part fixed for the old boiler for now until I see fit to fork out for a decent boiler with 7 year warranty and obv fitted properly by a GSR.
Heatlines are readily available to the public, whats better than having the customer buy it, you bash it in charge £££. Ignore any issues as you didn't supply it. After a few years fold company and start anew.
or install it, soon as it goes wrong, charge through the nose to repair it.
i only install vailliants, worcester bosch and intergas boilers.
im just starting out and i lose work because i wont offer bottom line boilers, pricing me out of some work.
why?
because i intend to look after my customers.
not install a problem and get a bad rep.
as i get familiar with other boilers i might offer them!
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kriket
thanks guys. also, what do u think about the british gas £400 scrappage deal. They probably charge £3000 when a GSR would do it for 1500
edit - they do
edit - they do
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My next door neighbour has a british gas contract, two weeks ago his Combi, (ideal) split the heat exchanger.
Boiler not worth repairing so british gas gave him a quote with £800 discount and £400 scrapage.
The quote for a easy swap was ....... £4240.. Inc vat ... Bargain.
They put it on to knock it off.
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kriket
and what about those GSRs on ebay offering to supply AND fit a 32kw Ferroli with a 5-7 year warraty for £900. (i would post link but cant and u can check listing for yourself). Again, I am not just trying to go for the cheap option. I am trying to get my head round the fact that if they are willing to cover for 5-7 years for £1000, then does it matter if the boiler is a ferroli or a vaillant? I mean sure vaillant is better brand but I will be covered the same for 5-7 years, and even a vaillant or a woscestor can go dead after say 5-7 years when out of warranty. thought?
Not seen the eBay ad but I bet it's FROM £900 . As soon as they see the job the quote goes up.
its just to tempt you.
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kriket
its not from. and the feedbacks are good so probably not a bad GSR, its probably that price cos the brand is crap. But thats what I am asking. If they are covering me for 5-7 years, what does it matter if i have a ferroli or vaillant.
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Ray Stafford
Yep, I sell boilers from £39.
My entry level model is a kettle. 🙂
My entry level model is a kettle. 🙂
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Ray Stafford
What he is saying is that "FROM" £900 doesn't mean that you can have one for £900. Its a way of getting the salesman in the door
As soon as they get on site, they find reasons to increase the price.
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kriket
yeah I guess so. will probably go for a decent boiler but just browsing and asking questions, thx guys
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Ray Stafford
You can go round in circles with this.
If it was possible to get a good quality installation, with a premium product and a long warranty at a rock-bottom price, everyone would be doing it wouldnt they?
Eventually you have to decide where the compromise is going to be.
If it was possible to get a good quality installation, with a premium product and a long warranty at a rock-bottom price, everyone would be doing it wouldnt they?
Eventually you have to decide where the compromise is going to be.
Hello cricket, I think there are a lot of variables you are not factoring into your proposed install? Not your fault, I admit.
The chaps on ebay will quote you £900 to supply and fit. But I guarantee you there is a SMALL PRINT somewhere. You will not know about this till you are submitted with the final bill? Yep, it may be as much as £1,900. At which point, you would wish you had used a local GSI to supply & fit the boiler of their choice.
I know of engineers who replace combi boilers for £300. Not me, not a chance in hell.
Peeps ring you and say: ''c'mon, how difficult can it be? You remove the old Combi and replace with new Combi. Easy as chips. Should take you a maximum of THREE hours.''
Really???
Old boilers had no condesate to route to a satisfactory drain off point. That has to be done. When your system was installed, there was no need for every bedroom to be kitted with a TRV. All bedrooms require one now. I could go urn but dont want to sound like a broken record.
For me to replace a Combi for another Combi, you are looking at a minimum of £1,500. That includes boiler, TRV's, flushing system, dosing with Inhibitant, fitting a TF1 Filter, RF room stat etc.
Good luck with your £900n budget. Will you find someone to do it? Yes, plenty will do it. NOT ME
The chaps on ebay will quote you £900 to supply and fit. But I guarantee you there is a SMALL PRINT somewhere. You will not know about this till you are submitted with the final bill? Yep, it may be as much as £1,900. At which point, you would wish you had used a local GSI to supply & fit the boiler of their choice.
I know of engineers who replace combi boilers for £300. Not me, not a chance in hell.
Peeps ring you and say: ''c'mon, how difficult can it be? You remove the old Combi and replace with new Combi. Easy as chips. Should take you a maximum of THREE hours.''
Really???
Old boilers had no condesate to route to a satisfactory drain off point. That has to be done. When your system was installed, there was no need for every bedroom to be kitted with a TRV. All bedrooms require one now. I could go urn but dont want to sound like a broken record.
For me to replace a Combi for another Combi, you are looking at a minimum of £1,500. That includes boiler, TRV's, flushing system, dosing with Inhibitant, fitting a TF1 Filter, RF room stat etc.
Good luck with your £900n budget. Will you find someone to do it? Yes, plenty will do it. NOT ME
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Ermintrude
People on here saying they work for 120 on green deal. So 300 for labour for same jobs seems pretty good? Ok registration £7. But that leaves 293. Which is a few shillings more than they usually get? Our buisness wouldn't entertain it. Cheapest combi swap we actually do is £1450. 24kw, no pipework (condensate only minimal cut and sweat stuff) and no stat.
People who work for £120 are de-valuing our trade and themselves, its not sustainable business.
How are they gonna pay for their acs, replace van and tools and eat on £120?
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