Channel 4's Help My House is Falling Down Electrical Advice

[One_of_them]

I agree with what you all say however as you all know the only thing people care about is saving money. Therefore you could go out to quote and if they mention running in cables themselves, take another hr or so explaining exactly where you want stuff, that you want to see ALL cables runs so no plastering or refitting floors until all has been checked. Budget this extra time and inconvenience into your quote anyway. And then firmly explain that if they do not follow your exact instructions you will not continue the work and nor will probably anybody else?

 

[robskiing]

Just when you thought it was safe to turn the tele on out pops the NICEICs very own man Tony Cable . He made an appearance in tonights show i know it was probably recorded a few months ago but what a complete contrast from last week coincidence maybe make your own mind up but channel 4 has a more professional approach to when electrics need a proper look from a qualified electrician .

 

[SW1970]

This TV programme is awful. What's most interesting though is the amount of NICEIC coverage on this page...

Does Your House Need Rewiring? - Channel4 - 4Homes

Why has the NICEIC sold out like this? Surely any professional organisation would be standing up for a high ground position; not selling out to the efforts of DIYers. Oh yes, there it is, the public has to use an NICEIC registered electrician. Ah that old chestnut. Channel 4 is a commercial organisation - how much did the NICEIC pay? Hmmm. I bet we don't see too many changes to that web page as a result of comments from interested electricians; it's become an advertorial for the NICEIC. Next they'll be sponsoring multifunction testers being available from the Hire Shop. Thank goodness I can say with confidence that the body I belong to doesn't devalue it's own worth like this. BTW NICEIC, you get credibility in business from your peers, not from your customers. They just pay the bills.

 

[Octopus]

I looked at the above link and on the second page I found this quote "If you have used an NICEIC contractor you will also receive a six year insurance backed warrantee."

Surely this insurance is something that the customer has an "option" to buy into, I thought to be able to sell insurance you had to be registered!!

 

[SW1970]

Now there's a funny thing; my comment (and probably of others too) has been included on their webpage! It was about the competent persons website. Not even a teeny weeny drop of other change though, and certainly no mention of the other scheme providers.