Central Heating / Double Glazing

[Nugget]

Hi guys

We've had a quote for central heating today, but we'd like to get a few more if poss. Obviously, we want people to come round so they can see what we actually want, but does anyone know of any sites that'll give a quotation online? I've had a look around, and the ones I've found all e-mail you after you've put all of the details in, but I was wondering if there's any that just do it 'while you're there' as such.

Cheers

Nug

[Scarlett]

Are you installing completely or is it a replacement system ? FYI We just paid about £2500 for new system including running fresh gas pipes and new flue in the roof and new thermostats + the usual stuff like flushing the system.

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by Scarlett

Are you installing completely or is it a replacement system ? FYI We just paid about £2500 for new system including running fresh gas pipes and new flue in the roof and new thermostats + the usual stuff like flushing the system.

The central heating is a completely new installation, including getting rid of 2 gas heaters and an electric radiator (there was one in the house - why only one? Makes no sense )

The double glazing will be for the 2 front windows (downstairs is a bay), and a small one in the bathroom, and front and back doors.

EDIT: We've been quoted £3750 for the central heating so far

[Jules]

It is times like this I am so glad I live in a council house we have had double glazing, central heating and a fitted kitchen put in over the last 3 years and we are getting a new bathroom next

I hope you get it sorted for a good price Nug

[Wicked_and_Crazy]

Originally Posted by Nugget

Hi guys

We've had a quote for central heating today, but we'd like to get a few more if poss. Obviously, we want people to come round so they can see what we actually want, but does anyone know of any sites that'll give a quotation online? I've had a look around, and the ones I've found all e-mail you after you've put all of the details in, but I was wondering if there's any that just do it 'while you're there' as such.

Cheers

Nug

is it not hot enough for you right now??

http://www.whatprice.co.uk/heating.html gives an indication

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by Jules

It is times like this I am so glad I live in a council house we have had double glazing, central heating and a fitted kitchen put in over the last 3 years and we are getting a new bathroom next

I hope you get it sorted for a good price Nug

Thanks sweetie - I don't want to think about the new bathroom and kitchen that we need yet 'cos I just start to shake

Actually, Mrs Nug just came up with a good point - what are peoples opinion regarding which to do first? Would it make more sense to get the windows done then the central heating, or t'other way round?

Blimey, I'm questioning today

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Originally Posted by Wicked_and_Crazy

is it not hot enough for you right now??

http://www.whatprice.co.uk/heating.html gives an indication

Far, far too hot, but it'll also be far, far too cold in the winter

[Jules]

I would get the windows done first

[Wicked_and_Crazy]

if the windows arent draughty id go for the heating first. I cant stand draughts, makes me feel colder than it is

[SMG]

While its summer, windows first. By the way, what type of C/H system are you going for!

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by SMG

While its summer, windows first. By the way, what type of C/H system are you going for!

how many different types are there

We've been quoted for 7 radiators with all the relevant pipework, a condensing combination boiler and, as I said, getting rid of the existing heater, 2 gas heaters (and, obviously, repairing the holes that that'll leave in the relevant walls), and the electric radiator

[homealone]

You & Pumpkin come round our gaff, whenever you like & we can talk to you about having new boiler/kitchen/bathroom fitted in short order time, also memories of double glazing

- meanwhile look at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/homealone

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by homealone

You & Pumpkin come round our gaff, whenever you like & we can talk to you about having new boiler/kitchen/bathroom fitted in short order time, also memories of double glazing

- meanwhile look at

http://www.flickr.com/photos/homealone

We may well do that

Well, I would have to remember where your house is, bearing in mind the first time I saw it I was drunk, and the second time we had your flat-tyred bike in my boot, and I left at high-speed to get home after work

[Rob]

Double glazing is quite expensive for not that great a benefit. You certainly don't recover the costs of the glazing of your heating bills for many many years. It's only financially worht doing glazing when you are going to save on maintenance, i.e. you were due to repaint, or they were rotten.

Most windows would be fitted in less than a day, so even doing it in winter is not a biggie from a timing point of view.

Heating though is much more critical on timing. If it's a complete system, and you are replacing existing stuff, you could be out of action for a few days. Don't really want to have no means of heat during winter. Bear in mind that you will probably also be talking of hot water being out of action too so summer is the best time.

A modern heating system will also reduce your heating bills, especially if you make sure loft insulation is also up to scratch. Loft and cavity wall insulation are the biggest money saving things you can do.

[homealone]

Originally Posted by Nugget

We may well do that

Well, I would have to remember where your house is, bearing in mind the first time I saw it I was drunk, and the second time we had your flat-tyred bike in my boot, and I left at high-speed to get home after work

good-oh, just get in touch & I can talk you there/here - not now, though

[SMG]

Originally Posted by Nugget

how many different types are there

We've been quoted for 7 radiators with all the relevant pipework, a condensing combination boiler and, as I said, getting rid of the existing heater, 2 gas heaters (and, obviously, repairing the holes that that'll leave in the relevant walls), and the electric radiator

Sorry m8 I should have been more specific, you can have different types of rad pipework ranging from the std 15mm copper, to 10 / 8 / 6mm copper. The smaller piped system is called "Microbore" & uses far less water, you get quicker heat at the rads. You can also go for a plastic pipe system, 10 & 15mm. Its much easier to install the microbore & plastic pipes. Very little soldering & easy pipe bending. You need to speak to someone who does all types of systems. The less water you use, the less gas you use.