New boiler, pipes and radiators

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Thegoatprophecy · 19/02/2014 20:56

Just asked a plumber for a quote on a new oil boiler, pipework and radiators for a 5 bed house. I have asked him to quote for the whole house and half as one half is heated by a little oil stove. Any idea of a ball park figure to be expecting? I am sitting down! Also any tips would be appreciated :)

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Thegoatprophecy · 19/02/2014 20:57

Oh apparently the pipework is already in place to slot in a boiler but the plumber gentleman said that it would be more efficient to have new radiators... thanks

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Pinkje · 19/02/2014 22:32

Including a hot water pressurised system? Maybe between 5 and 7 thousand?

We're budgeting for 10k for our 5 bed house but that's including UFH in kitchen extension and fancy redroduction style radiators and 3 bathrooms.

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Thegoatprophecy · 20/02/2014 00:01

Oh gracious that much :0
I guess it would need to be pressurised??
Ah well I don't want anything as fancy as yours ;)
Hmm maybe I should look into solar instead agh
Thanks!

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PigletJohn · 20/02/2014 00:09

If you already have a hot water cylinder, you haven't got to go to pressurised hot water (e.g. a Megaflo) especially if the cost is a concern. You might bear it mind for the future though.

NonnoMum · 20/02/2014 00:15

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Thegoatprophecy · 20/02/2014 00:40

Thank you, there is already an electric immersion cylinder and I don't use much hot water so maybe it would be OK without? Thanks again

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PigletJohn · 20/02/2014 08:41

Gas is much quicker and cheaper than electricity for hot water. I don't know the calculation for oil.

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