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[r1]

its going to be a cold christmas
our boiler is in the loft and its had its day so had a quote to day from british gas as theydo payment plans,they had a look round to see if it could go else where but there isnt. they want 4k as its not straight forward,phoned a couple of other places but cant even get them to come round before christmas as they are to busy.
merry  christmas

[Vamps]

Well you certainly want to be getting some other quotes......

Putting the boiler in the loft is something I keep meaning to explore, we have a fire and back boiler in the lounge and I really would like to put in an open fire or stove, but gas only goes to this point and concrete floors in the back half and to far to head for the garage - gas and water pipes.....

[Nickbat]

its going to be a cold christmas
our boiler is in the loft and its had its day so had a quote to day from british gas as theydo payment plans,they had a look round to see if it could go else where but there isnt. they want 4k as its not straight forward,phoned a couple of other places but cant even get them to come round before christmas as they are to busy.
merry  christmas

4K? ROFL!

Get a sensible quote! 

[Sir Tigger KC]

What's wrong with the old one? and why can't it be fixed?   

[cem_devecioglu]

what 4000£     even gold plated one wont cost this much
 
here the most expensive one is around 1200 £
http://bengikombi.com/Kategori/Viessmann-pmk90.html
 
http://www.bengikombi.com/Kategori/Vaillant-pmk87.html
 

[Kevin Wood]

Good old British Gas. Chances are the boiler would be an easy fix, they just get a kick back out of selling overpriced boiler changes. £4k! Got to be double the going rate, surely? I'd get someone round you can trust for a 2nd opinion.

[feeutfo]

we paid less than that to install a complete central heating system. (warm air boiler failed)

[martin42]

4K you can get a complete heating installed and a new bathroom suite ,get other quotes as that is fing expensive

[Sir Tigger KC]

what 4000£     even gold plated one wont cost this much
 
here the most expensive one is around 1200 £
http://bengikombi.com/Kategori/Viessmann-pmk90.html
 
http://www.bengikombi.com/Kategori/Vaillant-pmk87.html

You can buy boilers here for a similar price Cem, but it's the fitting that costs!!! Having said that I had a boiler replaced last winter for £800 (TRY 2300? )

[Kevin Wood]

So, let's say £1k for the boiler. Flushing the system and a like for like replacement can't take more than 2 days for a decent plumber, I'd have thought. If 3K's the going rate for 2 days' work as a plumber I'm in the wrong job here!

That said, my neighbour has been trying to get someone out to change a motorised valve. they've all knocked off for Christmas round here. No ruddy surprised!

[feeutfo]

yep, they get paid too much

[Lazydocker]

If the OP has oil fired heating it's not that far fetched... They are stupidly expensive

[feeutfo]

we paid less than that to install a complete central heating system. (warm air boiler failed)

also had a cloakroom sweet, shower taps fitted, and an elecctric shower removed.

[feeutfo]

If the OP has oil fired heating it's not that far fetched... They are stupidly expensive

in the loft? sounds like normal british gas malarky to me

[Kevin Wood]

If the OP has oil fired heating it's not that far fetched... They are stupidly expensive

in the loft? sounds like normal british gas malarky to me

.. British Gas?

Not for an oil fired boiler, surely.

Have you tried Railtrack?