Would you say that niceic is the most recognized and acceptable scheme in the industry? Why is it that some corporate companies specify, that work be carried out by niceic registered firms?
So I see some self employed traders claim (or attempt to claim) absolutely anything they can back from the tax man, I think I read somewhere on the forum someone knew some bloke who tried to do this with a new kitchen saying it was for business purposes, which is quite ridiculous... But thinking...
Finally decided its a load of rubbish and won't be renewing it, Elecsa.
Had enough of having to abide by there rules and fork out hundreds on a yearly inspection a chimp could pass.
Decided instead to get this new meter, should be the end to all my scam worries.:drool5:
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Basic question boys but just want to check.
Doing an eicr for a flat which will then be rented, printing one off from iee site will be fine wont it? As in, I dont need to be with one of them lot do I?
Fairly sure I don't anyway but never hurts checking!
Morning all,
Just wondered if any customers or professionals on this site have any shocking stories or photographs they can share with me?
We have done a piece on our blog "Solar PV Rogue Traders" and I'd like to continue it.
Would be grateful for anything you could share.
I'm looking to register with napit as they seem to be the cheapest( not always better I know) but as I don't get a lot of my own stuff find it hard to warrant paying nic prices, any napit members or ex with positive/negative info?
Ive been approached to carry out some sub contract work but need to be CHAS approved. Has anyone got any links to risk assessments, other than HSE ones, and any advice to how they have filled in the second section of the application form with reference to waste control etc. I am a sole trader...
Hi Guys,
at 39 Yrs old, and with redundancy looming... I am currently studying for a new career in electrical. I come from a background of more than 15 yrs in the electronics industry and when I was a younger student I have previously *Passed* an ONC in electrical and electronic...
I’m currently working on a school refurbishment as a sub-contractor to a large electrical company carrying out the work (labour only). After numerous delays, lack of materials & information, I joked to the site Forman that I could do a better job myself. He replied that along as I had CHAS...
Hi,
i know you guys have had this question a million times, my situation is that i work full time for a local electrical contractor, Im self employed but have plenty of work and have no plans on leaving, however im always offered private work which id like to carry out during evenings and...
Anyone know how to get jib membership if self employed? according to website you need a qualifying supervisor to sign you off? costs involved to join ect...
and what grading would you get with following:
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not sure if i would ever need it, only ever lost one...
Has anyone with niceic been emailed by napit to try and get you to join? is it right its only £300+vat and it entitles you to do periodics and commercial too? makes me wonder why i payed all the money to nic when the competition are much cheaper:mad:
Hi , We recently reported an electrician trading as **** Electrical in the Poole area to the NICEIC for misrepresentation..... ie claiming he is a member when he is not.
We have sent photos of his van to the NICEIC ( customer services - Ms Sam Cook ) and copies of his business cards and...
I'm trying to set it all up now but it's really unclear with the forms whether or not risk assessment and all that stuff is required as a sole trader. I've also read on some sites that 80% of applications are rejected and then you need to pay another £60 to resubmit so I don't want to do that...
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