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Posted by Alih81 3 weeks ago
boiler cover provider for small landlord.

Hello members,

I am a small landlord with 3 residential terraced properties.

I am looking for recommendations for a company that provides reasonable cost boiler cover incase boiler breaks down.

Also any advise if boiler cover is worth it or not would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

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Posted by Aiken_Drumn 3 weeks ago

3 properties (and your own home) should give you a reasonable relationship with a reliable plumber. If they're doing all the work etc.

Much better service and cheaper than buying cover imo.

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Posted by Full_Atmosphere2969 3 weeks ago

I use 24/7 home rescue. Check out their site. They do electrics and plumbing cover too.

All cover is worth it for ease and leave of mind.

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Posted by Schallpattern 3 weeks ago

In my view, it's far better to develop a good relationship with a boiler engineer rather than have breakdown insurance. I've had my boilers serviced annually by the same small company every year in early autumn (to avoid breakdowns in winter) for 20 years. Aim to prevent the breakdowns rather than having to cure them.

DM me if you want my engineer's contact details.

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Posted by Previous_Process4836 3 weeks ago

I started leasing a boiler from BOXT as an experiment in one of my properties… and it’s been fantastic. 30gb a month, supplied and fitted, brand new boiler , all labour parts and maintenance included … they even took away the old one… one less thing to worry about. And it’s a tax deductible expense!

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Posted by phpadam 3 weeks ago
  • ALWAYS check the small print. They often hide that for a boiler to be covered it has to have a full flush, maintinance and bla bla all signed off by Y. They will happily take your payments if you dont and refuse to pay out if you cant evidence all of this.
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Posted by Alih81 3 weeks ago

I always have just used tradesmen as and when needed but I'm worried incase something part needs replacing in a baxi boiler that's super expensive

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Posted by dweenimus 3 weeks ago

What Baxi boiler is it? Generally, I'd say. Take the £40pcm you'd be expecting to pay for cover and put it in a specific account. You'll soon find you'll have plenty enough to pay for a new boiler every 6 years!

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Posted by Alert-Satisfaction48 2 weeks ago

Well I recently paid to have one of my boilers fixed , it only cost me £65 including vat , I prefer to just have one off costs every now and then, good luck OP

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Posted by acrmnsm 3 weeks ago

Agree with others, just get good trades. However what you can do is look at cover costs and save this amount in your boiler sinking fund...

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Posted by PayApprehensive6181 3 weeks ago

How old are your boilers. Most have a policy which doesn't really cover anything over 7yrs

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Posted by Alih81 3 weeks ago

They're about 7 Ur old

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