How much is a new boiler and radiators going to cost me

[Too Late]

Need to look at replace the hot air boiler, that will also include putting radiators in all rooms in my 3 bed terraced house

Never had to replace one before and just wondering what you lot think the cost will be for a combi boiler and radiator installation

Thanks
Nick

[BlackCup]

We just had 7 rads, a decorative kitchen one, 2 towel rads, a valiant combi, fernox tf1 and new pipe work for about 4.5k in our chalet bungalow. He was the cheapest that quoted but there was a reason for that, luckily my bro is a commercial heating engineer so sorted out the last few bits for me.
Go with someone you know or at least call a reference, our polish sparkys in the other hand- amazing!
Matt

[Too Late]

Thanks Matt, 4k it's what I benched most of the work to cost so not far off.
Thanks
Nick

[rumple]

Had a new boiler only back In November, cost 2k, it was a potterton gold, it powers 8 radiators, also discovered that its a lot cheaper to run with the heating on constant, also had a small radiator put in what was the airing cuboard so we have still got that, make sure the fitter puts the drain on the inside of your house so that it Dosnt freeze up in the winter.

[CDP]

Make sure they'll leave your floorboards tidy. Whoever did the radiators in my house made a complete mess of the floor.

[Martyn D]

It's impossible to compare others quotes without giving a bit more info, like...
What area do you live
What spec boiler... Heat only with a cylinder or combi
What type of radiators
What pipework you require.... All copper or copper/plastic mix

Also be careful and don't just go for the cheapest, if someone said they'd buy you a car and you didn't ask what type you could well up end with the likes of a robin reliant and there's plenty of boilers out there that would make the 3 wheeler looking like a Bentley

[Too Late]

Ok,
So:
What area do you live - Chelmsford, Essex
What spec boiler... Combi
What type of radiators, Type... not sure what type i want or need?
What pipework you require....Does this matter?

Thanks
N

[Martyn D]

Too Late said:

Ok,
So:
What area do you live - Chelmsford, Essex
What spec boiler... Combi
What type of radiators, Type... not sure what type i want or need?
What pipework you require....Does this matter?

Thanks
N

Make sure whoever quotes gives you the flow rate of the combi, I'd recommend not even considering anything under 14 litres per minute
As long as you don't require any fancy rads or towel rails then most steel panel rads are similar in price
Some people don't like plastic piping but by using it the installation can be done quicker so will save you a bit

I

[Too Late]

Martyn D said:

Make sure whoever quotes gives you the flow rate of the combi, I'd recommend not even considering anything under 14 litres per minute
As long as you don't require any fancy rads or towel rails then most steel panel rads are similar in price
Some people don't like plastic piping but by using it the installation can be done quicker so will save you a bit

I

Thanks!!

[Ferg]

Martyn D said:

Some people don't like plastic piping but by using it the installation can be done quicker so will save you a bit

But I should move relatively quickly.