mum has been quoted £3,000 for a new boiler

[zzxxee]

She is 59 dad is 63 both work full time so not eligable for any discounts ect
does anyone know of any decent cheap companies for new boilers?

[bednobs]

to buy it or install it? Gas? oil?

[zzxxee]

gas to buy and install

[dotty.]

they should still get a deal on the warm front site though surely
http://www.warmfront.co.uk/

[bednobs]

if they don't qualify, warm front wont help

[zzxxee]

not sure as mum isnt 60 til next year and works full time dad is 63 and works full time so i guess its a no as it looks like they need to recieve benefits ;(

[Booldawg]

Prices can vary from around £1500-£4000 for supply and install. British Gas seem to be fairly expensive.

I've heard that sometimes its cheaper to buy the boiler yourself and simply get a Corgi registered fitter to install it for you.

When buying a boiler, get advice though as size of house, usage etc will be a factor.

My in-laws got a combi heater for 3 bed semi all in for £1500

[zzxxee]

it was british gas who quoted it, i guess they will just have to shop around

[Ric.ror]

My mum got one about three months ago from British Gas - she paid approx £2k for it. More expensive than some but she needs the peace of mind they provide

[lilsecret]

We were in a similar situation last year. Did not qualify.

We found a local business who charged us £1,600 to supply and fit a condeser boiler. We also have a maintenance agreement with them costing £11.16 per month.

I suggest you steer clear of the big boys ie British Gas; they quoted us £3,200 for exatly the same boiler! And of course their maintenance agreement is nearer £20 a month.

Shop local - good luck.

[zzxxee]

they need one as cheap as possible really

[Francis Asis]

Bear in mind that you often get what you pay for. I had a BG one fitted 2 years ago. It cost £4000 but I got a years homecare cover thrown in. Also their after sales service is very good.

[zzxxee]

thanks all x

[bednobs]

is it just a like for like replacement, or is there radiators/pipework involved?

[dotty.]

what about one of the low rate finance schemes? try here:
http://www.energychoi...ord-a-new-boiler.html

[bednobs]

isn't that "low rate finance scheme" just telling you to get a credit card to cover it?

[dotty.]

there are some good ideas on that page actually

[bednobs]

sorry dotty, i take it back, aftrer reading it closely, zzxxee's parents might get a 300 rebate!

[zzxxee]

sounds like it bednobs

[zzxxee]

well just spoke to dad plane amd simple they just cannot afford anything at the moment not that kind of money in one lump sum so they will have to save for a bit xx

[berniecuddles]

we were quoted 2 yrs ago by british gas £3700 for a boiler and to have it fitted!
got the very same boiler for £500 (worcester combi) new someone who was corgi trained gave him £300 and not had a problem with it since i had it put in!
british gas= thieves!!