What is a reasonable quote for boiler replacement

[Deleted member 96797]

Hi,
I have a couple of people coming to quote for a new boiler.
I currently have a condensing boiler which heats the rads and the hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard. I do not want to go to a combi boiler , so assuming no ugly surprises, I am looking at a straight boiler replacement with an average size Worcester Bosch boiler. What is a reasonable quote?

Any good questions to make sure I ask to ensure quote covers what it should.
Thanks
Neil

 

[ShaunCorbs]

need alot more info

 

[heliotrope]

£1200 - £1500. Don,t pay any more.

 

[Harvest Fields]

£1200 - £1500. Don,t pay any more.

There is you volunteer right there t3149nw. PM him. He clearly wants the work

 

[Last Plumber]

I would be expecting £1800-£2200.
Is it a regular Boiler or a System Boiler?

Plus VAT

 

[hammers4spanner]

I would expect around 2 k mark then maybe plus VAT

 

[Ric2013]

£1200-1500? Really?! Seems too good to be true.

I recently knew someone have a 24kW heat-only (which means boiler does not include pump or means for expansion) condensing boiler replaced on an existing open-vented system, as a straight swap (or as close as such a thing exists), for £1650. But it was a messy install, looked rubbish, and generally poor, and so I no longer recommend that gas installer to anyone.

 

[firemant]

Ask how long the job takes. Ask how he determines whether a chemical cleanse or power flush is required.

IMO you cannot do a swap AND a proper PF in a morning, although some claim to.

 

[ShaunCorbs]

Me personally I would allow two days for a swap and clean

 

[Harvest Fields]

Me personally I would allow two days for a swap and clean

Dependant on the size of house and how many alterations.