Topic ID 938
Can anyone help with a name/number of a reputable person to service the boiler before Autumn sets in....(sorry but it's almost here)
Reply ID 10124
I use Plumb Domestic Services - should find him in the yellow pages. CORGI registered, based in Hertford. Excellent service - he will give you a call every year when the service is due so you need never forget again.
Reply ID 10126
I've emailed Peter's contact details to Frenchie.
Reply ID 10132
Who's Peter? Is he Plumb Domestic? I've had problems with plumbers over the past few years, so would be interested to know. Is there a separate area where we can set up a list of recommended local tradesmen within the forum?
Reply ID 10134
quote:Yes, Peter Dettemer AKA Plumb Domestic Services
Originally posted by 2929paul
Who's Peter? Is he Plumb Domestic?
Reply ID 10136
Thanks Steve, very much appreciated !
Reply ID 33680
Hi I've tried dennis, and he can't help, and i can't find Peter (Plumb Domestic Services) in the phone book. Our hot water cylinder is leaking - can anyone recommend anyone else, or give me Peter's number? Cheers.[;)]
Reply ID 33681
quote:Gavin Hogg. 01992 413518
Originally posted by Bengeobabe
Hi I've tried dennis, and he can't help, and i can't find Peter (Plumb Domestic Services) in the phone book. Our hot water cylinder is leaking - can anyone recommend anyone else, or give me Peter's number? Cheers.[;)]
Reply ID 33683
Thanks Nora. Will give him a buzz tomorrow.
Reply ID 33684
quote:If you call him during the day he will be probably be out on jobs.
Originally posted by Bengeobabe
Thanks Nora. Will give him a buzz tomorrow.
Reply ID 46471
Hi, anymore (recent) recommendations?
Reply ID 46489
quote:Whats the problem with your boiler...Make/model
Originally posted by Sargasso
Hi, anymore (recent) recommendations?
Reply ID 46496
s'ok may have it sorted today anyway. If it's a good job then will recommend the guy here.
Reply ID 50888
We need a new boiler. Has anyone had any experience of MPH Heating, either good or bad? http://www.mphheatingservices.com/index.htm I'm getting a quote from him and also from Eon. Any others I should try through recent experience?
Reply ID 50891
quote:1. What is wrong with your old boiler. i,e Broken,intermittent fault,knackered 2. Always ask for CORGI I.D and CHECK IT 3. Get at least three quotes from Local CORGI engineers they will be at least 25%-50% cheaper than Eon (would`nt touch them with a barge pole, Job will be subbed anyway) 4. Let me know what boiler they recommend and part L upgrade and i will give you the low down (Good or bad).
Originally posted by 2929paul
We need a new boiler. Has anyone had any experience of MPH Heating, either good or bad? http://www.mphheatingservices.com/index.htm I'm getting a quote from him and also from Eon. Any others I should try through recent experience?
Reply ID 50908
The boiler is basically knackered - it's old (a BAXI 511 heat only boiler, must be 20 years old at least), we haven't had it maintained regularly and on Tuesday it we woke up and it had stopped working. MPH Heating are advertised in yell.com as a CORGI registered company that does repairs and they were the fourth we tried who could come out on the day and fix it. It is working now but not in good shape. By coincidence, I had already asked Eon to come in to quote for a new boiler and so asked MPH to give us a quote too. Eon said they only fit Bosch or Valliant because they are top quality, which I took to mean the most expensive but not necessarily the best or most appropriate and immediately put me on my guard.
Reply ID 50909
MPH replaced our hot water tank. The way the pipes had been done made it an awkward job so he was here a lot longer than he thought he would be. We split the difference on the extra cost. We have had no problems with the tank since then, so yes, I would recommend. HTH
Reply ID 50924
quote:You could try Kevin O'Cane 01992554056 or Steve Jackson 01992413017 both CORGI and live in Bengeo.
Originally posted by 2929paul
The boiler is basically knackered - it's old (a BAXI 511 heat only boiler, must be 20 years old at least), we haven't had it maintained regularly and on Tuesday it we woke up and it had stopped working. MPH Heating are advertised in yell.com as a CORGI registered company that does repairs and they were the fourth we tried who could come out on the day and fix it. It is working now but not in good shape. By coincidence, I had already asked Eon to come in to quote for a new boiler and so asked MPH to give us a quote too. Eon said they only fit Bosch or Valliant because they are top quality, which I took to mean the most expensive but not necessarily the best or most appropriate and immediately put me on my guard.
Reply ID 50950
quote:The Baxi 551 BBU is a old boiler but like most things built years ago it is bullet proof, These should be serviced once a year (Open flued appliance are the killers) which sounds like you have not done. Although slightly non-efficient it will probably still out last some of the new HE condensing boilers. All parts are still readily available. Maybe all that is required is a system upgrade. Only trying to help and save you a couple of dollars.
Originally posted by 2929paul
The boiler is basically knackered - it's old (a BAXI 511 heat only boiler, must be 20 years old at least), we haven't had it maintained regularly and on Tuesday it we woke up and it had stopped working. MPH Heating are advertised in yell.com as a CORGI registered company that does repairs and they were the fourth we tried who could come out on the day and fix it. It is working now but not in good shape. By coincidence, I had already asked Eon to come in to quote for a new boiler and so asked MPH to give us a quote too. Eon said they only fit Bosch or Valliant because they are top quality, which I took to mean the most expensive but not necessarily the best or most appropriate and immediately put me on my guard.
Reply ID 51108
Eon have quoted £2,689 including VAT to supply and fit a Worcester Greenstar 15Ri, clean the system and they also give 2 years free Central Heating Care (not sure what the details are but it sounds like a service plan). MPH has offered £1,995 plus VAT to supply and fit a Potterton (no specifics given). Haven't got a third quote yet. The Eon quote actually sounds surprisingly good value at the moment. I feel safer replacing this boiler than doing the repairs and upgrades. But I won't make the same mistake of not keeping up with the servicing of the system next time.
Reply ID 51223
quote:Very good price,Pretty reliable boiler, Remerber you get a 2 year warranty on the boiler and 10 year warranty on primary heat exchanger inside the boiler.
Originally posted by 2929paul
Eon have quoted £2,689 including VAT to supply and fit a Worcester Greenstar 15Ri, clean the system and they also give 2 years free Central Heating Care (not sure what the details are but it sounds like a service plan).
quote:As long as it is not the Promax everything else is good.
Originally posted by 2929paul
MPH has offered £1,995 plus VAT to supply and fit a Potterton (no specifics given).
quote:You live and learn.[:)]
Originally posted by 2929paul
But I won't make the same mistake of not keeping up with the servicing of the system next time.
Reply ID 51356
Thanks for your help, hbab. Eon got the nod. What tipped it in their favour was the 12 months interest free instalments, which helps if you don't fancy stumping up £2k in one lump sum and missing out on your summer holiday.
Reply ID 51371
quote:Any future problems i am always here.
Originally posted by 2929paul
Thanks for your help, hbab. Eon got the nod. What tipped it in their favour was the 12 months interest free instalments, which helps if you don't fancy stumping up £2k in one lump sum and missing out on your summer holiday.
Reply ID 56520
I can only repeat my earlier recommendation of Peter Dettemer AKA Plumb Domestic Services. I've been using him for years. He came as recommended and I've passed him on to many others as recommended. No complaints ever.
Reply ID 56525
I went to the CORGI site and the Installer Search page is rubbish. I can't get ANY results up and the Check Installer facility doesn't seem to work either. Peter's reg no. is 25273.
Reply ID 56543
Petes Reg does work on the site.. Telephone Numbers that come up are. 01992558824 07712631804
Reply ID 56545
quote:Yes, that's him - Peter Dettmer AKA Plumb Domestic Services. If it doesn't work, where did you get the telephone numbers from? [:)] Works for me (now).
Originally posted by hertford born and bred
Petes Reg does work on the site.. Telephone Numbers that come up are. 01992558824 07712631804