How does the boiler quote process work?

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Boilers might last for a long time, but they don’t last forever. At some point, you’ll have to get yours replaced – you can either do it on your own terms, or wait until your current boiler breaks down to a state of no return. 

While we recommend doing it much sooner than that, either way, you’ll need to navigate the quoting process to find a plumber that you’re happy with. From finding potential plumbers to making your decision about the most suitable quote, these are the basic steps you’ll need to go through. 

Finding potential boiler technicians

The first step to getting a boiler installation quote is to find potentially suitable plumbers to do the job. You can do this by asking around the neighbourhood, looking online, and having a look in trade directories. You’ll find a range of options, including bigger service providers like Able Plumbers and individual plumbers.

You’ll want to do a bit of initial due diligence, just to see how trustworthy they are. Part of this will require looking on the Gas Safe Register, to make sure that the technicians you’re considering using are properly certified to work with both gas and water systems. 

Carrying out an assessment

Once you’ve found some potential options, you’ll likely find that they need some more information to provide you with a quote. This will include the model of the boiler that you’re going to have installed, but it will also depend on the current state of your plumbing. 

In some cases, they’ll need to come to your home to take a quick look. To make it more convenient, you can book those assessment visits for the same day, so that you don’t have to stay at home or take time off from work for longer than necessary. 

Getting the quotes

Next, your quotes should start to come through. You should expect a breakdown of the various costs that will be incurred, including hours of labour, parts, and maybe even other things like single-use tools. 

If you have any questions about a particular quote, or feel like it’s not clear enough, give them a call and ask for clarification. If they’re unable to provide you with a satisfactory answer, then that service probably isn’t the right one for you.

Picking an option

By now, you’ll be ready to go through the various quotes and pick the best one. Of course, how much each option costs will be an important factor, but it won’t be the only one. You’ll also want to think about how easy each service was to communicate with, the kinds of warranty they offer on their work, and their availability to do the job.

There will likely be a bunch of services that can get the job done, but with a bit more time and effort, you can find a plumbing service that you can rely on for years to come. By taking the boiler quote process seriously, you can make this search a lot easier than you might expect.