My existing boiler is on the blink. It usually works but loses pressure, often cuts out and has other potential faults. Over the last 12 months I've had about five people out to look at it, and the problem remains. Rather than keep sinking money into an old boiler, I've had a quote for a new one.
The quote was for £2500 installed. The new boiler is going in the same place as the old, and the fitter told me it was a one-day job, for one person.
The boiler I want is widely available for £1600, but it needs a filter which is widely available for £150. The central heating needs a flush with some inhibitor chemicals and no doubt there'll be some other minor bits of pipework to supply.
I know trades need to make a living. I'm sure he's probably priced in his time for the quote, picking up the boiler, and I know tradesmen are liable for tax (like everyone else), but I can't understand how it costs £600+ for a day's labour. Places online suggest £200-ish per day for a gas fitter.
Am I missing something that makes the quote a reasonable one? I know I can get other quotes and BOXT came up at about the same price, but I'd like to hear some opinions on other costs I might not know about.
EDIT - this us up norf, not the centre of London.
The quote was for £2500 installed. The new boiler is going in the same place as the old, and the fitter told me it was a one-day job, for one person.
The boiler I want is widely available for £1600, but it needs a filter which is widely available for £150. The central heating needs a flush with some inhibitor chemicals and no doubt there'll be some other minor bits of pipework to supply.
I know trades need to make a living. I'm sure he's probably priced in his time for the quote, picking up the boiler, and I know tradesmen are liable for tax (like everyone else), but I can't understand how it costs £600+ for a day's labour. Places online suggest £200-ish per day for a gas fitter.
Am I missing something that makes the quote a reasonable one? I know I can get other quotes and BOXT came up at about the same price, but I'd like to hear some opinions on other costs I might not know about.
EDIT - this us up norf, not the centre of London.