Hi all
This is getting ridiculous!
Yes I know this isn't strictly DIY, but I've done a fair amount of work on the heating system and decided I was prepared to pay (a fair price) to get the work done: quickly, by Corgi reg installer, to avoid many moons without hot water etc.
Have now contacted about 10 plumbers (central heating installers or gas installers) to install a new boiler, re-pipe upstairs in 22mm and replace/reposition pumps/zone valves. This you would think would be "bread and butter" work to these guys, but out of the 10 contacted:
4 express interest initially, but when you indicate there's more than just remove and replace boiler they lose interest and claim full order books. 5 actually come round to assess the work, some in reasonable detail and with enthusiasm, then either didn't bother to get back or called back with the "full order book" excuse. 1 did get back with a professional looking quote but wanted close to £6K for 2 days work (maybe 2 men) and approx £2K materials.The most recent one contacted was possibly the most honest - he said that he wouldn't take it on because of the electrics in wiring up zone valves etc and all the hassle with Part P.
So, assuming that I don't consider myself "competent" to install a new boiler (although it's something I did many moons ago), where do I go from here?
Any contact names for plumbers in the Hull/West Hull area would be extremely gratefully appreciated. When I started on this trail, I had high hopes for an optimum system layout, quality of wormanship etc etc.. I am fast reaching the point where I just want the job done any-old-how so I can move on.
Literal moan over - mental moan on-going
Phil