Mike1958 Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 As someone who understands the drivers of market demand vs the price you pay, I was extremely amused to receive a devis in the post today from a plumber that I have come to know. Preferring to use local artisans, and build up a relationship that hopefully would be long term I am disappointed to say that as a result of my first real venture into having some work done in France I am beginning to wonder whether this is the right approach.I requested a price for a gas connection to be routed from my boiler room where i have a gas boiler, into my kitchen for a gas cooker. The boiler room and kitchen are adjoining with no more than a 3 metre run of piping required. I know that a new air brick will be needed to aid the ventilation and that purging and reconnecting the gas supply will be necessary.The quote for the work came to over 1000 euro's.Next steps - smile, take a deep breath and move on by looking for quotes from other local plumbers. This is the beginning of a challenging yet hopefully rewarding few months for us, where hopefully in the end we will find local tradesman that are both fair and trustworthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazan Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 I recently had a quote for re-piping and re-hanging two radiators to allow for dry lining. It came to €1500 + VAT which included more than €1000 for labour.I finally had the job done by a different plumber. It took him one day and he charged by the hour giving a total of €362 including materials.Moral: always get at least three quotes for any job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weedon Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Surely anybody over the age of 12 knows that you must get more than one quotation.weedon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcazar Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 Our plumber quoted for fitting a c/h system inc gas boiler. He put that a connection from gas inlet in Utilty near boiler,to kitchen was "gratuit". Alcazar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobdude Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 I know it makes sense to get several devis - but around here it's a miracle to find even one plumber to give you one - let alone three! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted December 13, 2004 Share Posted December 13, 2004 Mike you've touched on a very large subject, us Brits are cashing in on the French and the French are reciprocating. One hopes that it will level out when the dust has all settled!Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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