Lesson learnt.

[grassroots]

The boiler in my house needed a power flush on recommendation I hired a guy to do the work , he quoted me £400. This I thought was reasonable as although I have the system covered by a British gas maintained contract power flushing isn't included and BG charge £685.
They guy arrived three weeks ago and after looking at the system suggested he would clean the rads, this he did . After a couple of days the boiler began to make an almighty noise when firing up , I rang the guy but he was away on holiday so I rang BG , and engineer attended and told me the system didn't flushing , after further investigation BG insisted the flushing be done At a cost of £685.
On weds they arrived and were hers from 10am until 5pm . The system is now much more efficient, no noise.
Oh how I wish I'd have got BG in ,in the first place , the moral is don't always accept the cheapest quote .
Gate the professionals IN.

[tonyhey]

The boiler in my house needed a power flush on recommendation I hired a guy to do the work , he quoted me £400. This I thought was reasonable as although I have the system covered by a British gas maintained contract power flushing isn't included and BG charge £685.
They guy arrived three weeks ago and after looking at the system suggested he would clean the rads, this he did . After a couple of days the boiler began to make an almighty noise when firing up , I rang the guy but he was away on holiday so I rang BG , and engineer attended and told me the system didn't flushing , after further investigation BG insisted the flushing be done At a cost of £685.
On weds they arrived and were hers from 10am until 5pm . The system is now much more efficient, no noise.
Oh how I wish I'd have got BG in ,in the first place , the moral is don't always accept the cheapest quote .
Gate the professionals IN.

In that case, you have a duty to 'name & shame'.

[grassroots]

In that case, you have a duty to 'name & shame'.

Tony I would but at my age I don't want " reprisals"

[Taxi Driver]

Tony I would but at my age I don't want " reprisals"

Leave it a few weeks and then leave negative feedback on other sites where he advertises, ie, sites like Yell.com.

[shippy]

Tony I would but at my age I don't want " reprisals"

Small claims court...

[grassroots]

Leave it a few weeks and then leave negative feedback on other sites where he advertises, ie, sites like Yell.com.

Don't know if he does any advertising . But it's cost me just under a K to sort. Never mind it's said " you are never too old to learn."

[torchwud]

done plumbing for decades, there are a lot of con men out there...british gas are the biggest,,,so dont beat yourself up, the motto...if its not broke dont fix it comes to mind....i cannot believe how much you have paid...200 is the max for this job....hope you get sorted

[grassroots]

done plumbing for decades, there are a lot of con men out there...british gas are the biggest,,,so dont beat yourself up, the motto...if its not broke dont fix it comes to mind....i cannot believe how much you have paid...200 is the max for this job....hope you get sorted

Tw, the work I had done was ...
The whole system including boiler , power flushed,
The system was balanced.
I have peace of mind that as long as I keep my maint contract with BG the work is gauranteed.
With respect I don't think anyone local could give me that .
Plus I got a local guy in and he charged £400. No gaurantee no assurances and still he could sort it that's why I got BG in .

[Taxi Driver]

Don't know if he does any advertising . But it's cost me just under a K to sort. Never mind it's said " you are never too old to learn."

There are a lot of websites out there where he can list his company that will cost him nothing. Won't hurt having a look. Just think that if someone reads a negative comment they might look elsewhere so costing him money.

[grassroots]

There are a lot of websites out there where he can list his company that will cost him nothing. Won't hurt having a look. Just think that if someone reads a negative comment they might look elsewhere so costing him money.

The sites you mention what should I "google"

[Knot wright]

"there are a lot of con men out there" , true , done the flushing on my boiler a few times , up in loft , add cleaner to header tank , let it do its job and then flush the system one rad at a time , add protector and anti kettle , and for some strange reason my boiler has lasted some 30 years so far , only other change was to move a pipe to stop the system sucking in air , which according to the "experts" I needed a new system to cure !!

[Taxi Driver]

The sites you mention what should I "google"

You could start with his trade and the town he works from, ie, Plumbers in Southport.

[grassroots]

You could start with his trade and the town he works from, ie, Plumbers in Southport.

Thanks but, I don't know what his business name is only got his first name . Lives in the hillside area . Never mind, but I relise now that I should have got got BG in to start with , but thanks for trying to help and as I say "lesson learnt"

[Taxi Driver]

If you've got his phone number put that into google and that should show his business name.

[grassroots]

If you've got his phone number put that into google and that should show his business name.

No longer have his number but, I've had a word with the guy who recommended him , gave him the gist and told him to be careful who he recommends him to in future , I've learnt the lesson but , thanks again .