mark harrison wrote:
My parents live in a 1960 detatched house, they intend to replace the
central heating boiler (Glow worm hideaway circa 1982) with either a
combi or a condensing boiler.
They have been in touch with BG and got a date for one of there
engineers to come round and access the best option for them.

Should we wait and see what they quote and then get the local heating
firm to come in as well ??
The reason for this work is that they need to remove the hot water
cylinder to create space in the bathroom and replace it with a shower
cubicle (health reasons) and the existing boiler is unpredictable.

Others have already said all tat needs to be said re BG etc. Get several
quotes. When you have several you will probably not be comparing like
for like, so compare specifications and use that as a guide to sorting
out what you really would like. Then go back and get a requote on that
basis. Repeat as necessary and follow any number of threads here on the
topic boilers until you have found a quotation and a contractor you
have some confidence in.

This is now the 'boiler season' as the plumber who installed my new
boiler over the summer calls it. You will probably get a better quote
and a less rushed job if you don't need it done right now.




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David Clark

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