OP
OP
Accy cyclist
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- Location
- The hills of Accrington
Charlie Mullins
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lane
Veteran
Er,i'm sure i mentioned that previously.
You said he worked within a 3 mile radius which is ludicrous.
So whats that 5 min travel time…….thats just as ludicrous as your postEr,i'm sure i mentioned that previously.
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
- Location
- Scotland
@Accy cyclist , how much would you have charged her?
Accy would have fitted for free, cause hes an unqualified plumber/gas fitter who didnt pay for any training or courses, has no overheads, staff, vehicles or tax to pay…………
winjim
Smash the cistern
I'm probably banging on about this a bit too much so I'll stop soon but I just checked the Curry's website and gas cooker installation is £85. And that's from the people supplying the appliance.
DRM
Guru
- Location
- West Yorks
https://www.logic4training.co.uk/blog/gas-courses/how-much-does-it-cost-to-become-a-gas-engineer/
I agree, not a rip off to fit it, the Gas Safe certification course is £4,750+vat, then there’s lease on a van, tools to buy, insurance, sundries, etc, etc. So it isn’t cheap to be a gas engineer
OP
OP
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
For doing this. Probably about 20 quid and then i'd feel i'd overcharged.
Mind you,she had her chimney swept in the winter and that cost her £150 for 20 minutes work!!
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lane
Veteran
@Accy cyclist you are now a fully trained gas fitter. Congratulations.
OP
OP
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
He connected a pipe,then checked there weren't any gas leaks. That's all he did. According to the woman who had it connected,he didn't even have to move the oven,apart from pushing it back after connection,as the person she bought it off put the thing in place for her. He also said he would've connected it for free,but he wouldn't risk it as he didn't have a gas fitters certificate.
OP
OP
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
Hey,don't get me wrong about this plumber! I've known him since secondary school and he's done jobs for me when i lived with the former Mrs Accy. I've joked about his hourly rate with him and he laughs it off. Fair play to him for building up a well paying business!
Besides,he's still working full time aged 60 and er, i'm not.
Besides,he's still working full time aged 60 and er, i'm not.
OP
OP
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
He does though! He has a good reputation in this small town. Think about it. He has 25,000 potential customers. A bathroom suite fitted here and there,a gas boiler fitted here and there,central heating fitted here and there. He has loads of customers and probably a fair waiting list.
OP
OP
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
We don't have gardens we have backyards🧐...and i bet you wear cargo shorts!!They don’t service or repair loo’s when they are in little sheds at the end of the garden .
OK @Accy cyclist I’m leaving the thread now..
glasgowcyclist
Charming but somewhat feckless
- Location
- Scotland
That doesn’t make sense. If he isn’t Gas Safe registered then it doesn’t matter whether he charges or not.
Your neighbour needs to get a registered gas fitter in now to check that installation.
