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  1. J

    Have you used the underfloor store?

    Hey there all. I'm after some Heatmiser neoair kits and found this website. UnderfloorStore.co.uk I've got a page with The Underfloor heating Store open but the above website is slightly cheaper. Anyone used them before?
  2. H

    Cancellation Rights

    Running on from the other thread people will have seen, do any electrical contractors here have a system in place to cover cancellation rights? I.e. do you have a cancellation policy that you give to customers with your estimates? Do you have a "start work now" form which waives the right to...
  3. S

    Hies Allegedly Out Of Business

    Just a heads up guys. Had a customer approach me a few months back about a dodgy install by MyPlanet. Anyway, they've gone bust so customer wanted to use insurance company HIES but they too have 'allegedly' gone bust aswell.
  4. L

    Thinking About Starting A Testing Company

    I'm thinking about starting off doing testing and fault finding I've done testing for a local council and I'm confident and qualified to test I just have a few questions Would there be much work if I'm not registered with nic How would I register with them if all I do is testing? And what...
  5. N

    New Company start up - advise appreciated

    Hello all, Myself and a friend are starting up a mechanical and electrical company planning to go live next year. We already have some potential customers lined up and a little bit of cash behind us so that side of things is not too bad, we have spoken with a business advisor and got a business...
  6. J

    Trades to Site - a Warning

    Just thought I would post a warning about this company, They are a facilities management company based in Oxfordshire and I got a call out of the blue from someone called Will Simmonds a couple of months ago. He wanted me to do a couple of jobs at an opticians in Bath, it actually fitted in with...
  7. rolyberkin

    Fault Finding

    This is not my job and is an issue a colleague at work is having with his house wiring, but as I am doing my fault finding unit shortly will run it by you all out of interest to see whether I am thinking the right things. A work colleague has come in today with the following problem: He...
  8. R

    Starting a new company advice

    Been toying with the idea of starting my own company for a while now, im already self employed but always sub for companys as opposed to getting my own work. How did people who have started there own company go about getting work? Did you advertise? Did work just keep finding you? I am mainly...
  9. N

    Thoughts on How To Price These Jobs?

    I just got an email from a guy I know from way back, he owns a good sized plumbing and heating company (also has many rental properties) and he has asked me to put together quotes various electrical works. Mostly heating related. I've not long gone out on my own so I'm trying to get a handle...
  10. ray-bentos

    Shafted by maintenance company - have I lost out?

    Hello I have for quite some time being completing subcontract work for a property maintenance company (LTD) on 30 day terms. This has been working quite well for me providing me with a nice steady stream of work to supplement my other stuff. I got the brilliant news today that the company...
  11. P

    ERR Ltd a company to be trusted?

    At 32 I have recently been made redundant and am keen to get qualified as an electrician. Having filled in a 'get more info' form on a website I was contacted by someone from ERR Ltd offering my the chance to train with them over a couple of years. They would cover the following 2365 level 2...
  12. rainstorm

    Company That Doesn't Pay - Quinns

    Hello All Just been reading a thread about a maintenance company that doesn't pay it's contractors and thought I would put another name out there, hopefully to stop anyone else getting fleeced like yours truly. Quinns - based in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire Very believable on the phone, ask...
  13. C

    Utility company charges for our damage to lead sheathed electricity cabling

    Hi, I am looking for some advice, my bungalow was built in 1926 and in the 20 years that I have owned it there has always been an ugly lead pipe half chased in the plaster and half not, running behind the front door, making decorating in the hall awkward as well as being unsightly. Having...
  14. O

    For Company "Directors" - tax implications ....

    This is well worth a read.... Shocks in the 2016/17 PAYE codes | AccountingWEB Still happy to be a sole trader!
  15. F

    Limited company

    What's the best way and how much etc is it to set up a limited company
  16. P

    Markings on a CU Main Switch?

    Hi Guys Just purchased a CU containing a Main Switch from a reputable company, but having an issue with the Main Switch. Am in discussions with the supplier but would like to be a bit surer of my facts. The switch is stamped BSEN60947-3 125A 240V. Terminals are well marked. But no CE mark, no...
  17. T

    JIB Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) Jib card Ecs gold

    Hi I'm new to the forum I want to apply for a jib gold card just wondering if I would qualify with the below quals or do I need more? 236 part 1 electrical installation 1996 am1 achievement measurement NVQ 3 2356 2391 testing 17th edition have done the ecs health and safety exam just...
  18. M

    SIM Pro software

    Hello All anybody use this software ? looking at enterprise just interested in how it works should anybody be using it
  19. D

    looking for work in Herts, Beds and bucks area

    Hi Last year I was made redundant from a my job of 18 years so I took the opportunity to retrain as an electrician, so far I have passed all exams up-to 2394 initial verification but failed the last one 2395 (periodic inspection) possible due to lack of experience, I have all my own test...
  20. D

    Business bank account

    So I'm taking plunge and going for the ltd company route. I know I need set up a business bank account who uses what and why Llyods small business account looks good but any advice greatly accepted
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