C.U change covering letter

[dim_bulb]

Hi guys

I want to cover myself when it comes to changing a board, i.e "this is the price for c.u change but if any faults are picked up and they need to be rectified this will incur additional costs etc

obviously i check main bonds and do visual/check supply etc when i quote but the reason is mainly no rcd to new rcd board

If you have a pre made letters could you send us them or just would like your advice in how to compose a letter

thanks in advance
luke.

 

[dim_bulb]

have i posted this in the painters and decoraters forum?

40 views and not a dickebird

only wanted advice chaps

 

[GOODWIN]

have you got some terms and conditions which you send out?

 

[act1988]

well when Im pricing a job I write out a quotation for the client with the necessary breakdown of price work, labour/materials and just make it clear that all faults and follow on work is subject to extra pricing.

 

[dim_bulb]

all i have at the moment is- non payment will result in removal of items

about to do a c.u change and dont what grief so i thought if i had a template i could use a disclaimer.

thanks for your relpy.

 

[Carter]

I guess something along the lines of;

"Note - When connected to pre-existing circuits the enhanced fault detection and protection capabilities afforded by RCD devices may expose underlying faults and deficiencies that have previously gone undetected. In this event remedial work to discovered faults will need to be undertaken at the client's expense before final connection, testing, commissioning/handover is possible."

(OPTIONAL)

p.s. For the avoidance of doubt: we are not a registered charity, we are not electrical outreach workers, we do not offer 'mate's rates' and neither are we magicians.

In appreciation of your valued custom

Hugz and Kisses

Dim-Bulb Electricals Ltd.

Definitely also need to make it absolutely clear that variations and additions to the agreed scope of works will be additionally charged.

 

[dim_bulb]

you are a star


thank you mate much appreacited

love the hugz n kisses

 

[topquark]

Hi guys

I want to cover myself when it comes to changing a board, i.e "this is the price for c.u change but if any faults are picked up and they need to be rectified this will incur additional costs etc

obviously i check main bonds and do visual/check supply etc when i quote but the reason is mainly no rcd to new rcd board

If you have a pre made letters could you send us them or just would like your advice in how to compose a letter

thanks in advance
luke.

Slightly off topic ... there was a good sticky on CU changes as I recall. One of the good pieces of advice was doing a 250V IR test L+N to Earth on the whole installation (should not upset any vulnerable equipment and will give a good indiciation if any tripping type faults may show up later).

 

[High Tower]

I personally love the bit about electrical outreach workers!! priceless!!

 

[nickblake]

what you need to do is include a pre check in your quote ie a few basic tests so you dont spend 4 days trying to find why the /RCD keeps tripping

 

[dim_bulb]

yes I was reading "c.u changes and you" sticky by jason very informative great thread.

 

[Carter]

you are a star


thank you mate much appreacited

love the hugz n kisses

Yer welcome DB, I thought I'd stick the "enhanced fault detection and protection capabilities" bit in as it leads the customer in with a perceived positive benefit before you get to the "at the client's expense" kicker.

 

[dim_bulb]

a very good touch i will be using it, maybe not the hugz n kisses bit have to quote extra for that

 

[giio]

all i have at the moment is- non payment will result in removal of items

about to do a c.u change and dont what grief so i thought if i had a template i could use a disclaimer.

thanks for your relpy.

never in a million years will this happen

 

[dim_bulb]

do you mean the text in bold?

probably not, i would just take them to a small claims court.

giio if you did a job and the customer didnt pay for whatever reason what would you do?