On Fri, 02 Jul 2004 14:32:48 +0100, Mike Mitchell wrote:

On 2 Jul 2004 05:13:22 -0700, (cubicsupport)
wrote:

I want to replace my existing floor standing 100000 BTU boiler with a
combi boiler. The boiler is currently located in the garage, with good
access to the work areas. The new combi to be located above it. All
the necessary pipework and wires are within 1 m of the existing unit.
I have received 2 quotes so far:
1) £1450 for a Baxi 105e. The job was going to take 3days?
2) £1850 for Worcester 28. The job was to be completed in 1 day?

None of the above included for the removal of the tank in the boarded
loft.

To me this appears excessive. The quote was from an independant
fitter.
This work is in the Bolton area.

I have tried ringing a larger company, but they are too busy to take
on any more work. Some fitters have come around with a promise of a
quote, which failed to arrive.

Am I being overcharged or what.

Have you considered Europe? My brother-in-law (in Germany) regularly
has work done by (former East) Europeans. They work like crazy and
don't charge a fortune.

But aren't registered.


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