Where can I get a cheap boiler?

Velvetee | 01:40 Wed 07th May 2008 | Home & Garden

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I've just rented out my London flat and as soon as the tenants moved in, the boiler packed up. I have British Gas cover, but typically the problem is not covered by the insurance.

I don't want to go with British Gas boiler installation, as they are rip off merchants, charging over �5K for a new boiler. Does anyone know of any Corgi Registered fitters, who can provide and fit a new boiler for a reasonable price in the London area?

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buildersmate

You find a registered CORGI installer here.
http://www.trustcorgi.com/findinstaller/Findan Installer.htmx
Contact a few and ask what they would suggest.

Velvetee

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Thanks, I've already looked at that, but was hoping for recommendations from people who've used contractors, they've been happy with.

cazzaz

If this is the price for a new boiler in your area you would be better off to get a contractor from another area to do the job and pay them a premium. I live in the north and have had a combi boiler fitted....a good one...by a registered corgi fitter for �1100.

gasman

If you want to be sneaky and not bothered what boiler you are getting then just go to B&Q and buy one of there cheap n cheerfull boilers for about �400 ish. Then ask a local CORGI engineer how much they charge for a days labour. Typically �200-�400 depending where you live. Then book them in for a day. They will not like it but once committed they will not want to loose the days pay. They will then typically add an extra �20 ish once they know what they are doing for admin fees to register the installation with CORGI for certification and building regs approval, and add say around �80 ish for fittings and pipe they will use out of their van and you could possibly get it all done for between �700 - �900 all in....

Velvetee

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That's what I plan to do Gasman. I've been quoted �1700 for supply and installation by a company I called today, but know I can buy a Junior Combi boiler for about �600 from a trade warehouse. So really, should only cost �300 to fit it.