Code 1 Problems - Am I being Scammed?

[Blowcat]

A code 1 is attributed to an immediate danger that does not require a second scenario to occur to create the danger.

Examples are exposed live parts etc.

Have a look at the guide (link above) for further information.

You are weaning me to reconsider again. I guess there is a constant load attached to that circuit and no possible over load issue. I might reconsider making it a code 2 but will never admit it now.

 

[kamkam]

I would be interested in his Schedule of Inspections and test results (always look at that first before codes when looking at someones PIR). Everyone codes things differently, however looking at those two sheets can tell alot if the person is competent or not ie all boxes correctly filled and test results clear to read not made up scribble. Can you scan them and post? be interesting to know how long he was at the property too.

 

[darkforces]

Thanks for all the replies, it seems my supiscions have been confirmed. Here is the inspection report as requested. Based on this are there any additional insights?

http://affordablemortgagessource.com/downloads/inspectionreport.doc

 

[darkforces]

I would be interested in his Schedule of Inspections and test results (always look at that first before codes when looking at someones PIR). Everyone codes things differently, however looking at those two sheets can tell alot if the person is competent or not ie all boxes correctly filled and test results clear to read not made up scribble. Can you scan them and post? be interesting to know how long he was at the property too.

Have just posted a link to a report, waiting for a mod to approve it

 

[telectrix]

did this guy have a blowlamp?

 

[Octopus]

How much were you charged for the PIR and how long was the Electrician onsite for?

 

[darkforces]

did this guy have a blowlamp?

Just checked to see what that is and as far as I am aware no he did not.

How much were you charged for the PIR and how long was the Electrician onsite for?

charged £150 + VAT and he was there for about 1 hour.

 

[Octopus]

Just checked to see what that is and as far as I am aware no he did not.



charged £150 + VAT and he was there for about 1 hour.

£150 + VAT and there for an hour - for that I would have expected him/her to be there for 3/4 hours!

 

[telectrix]

dick turpin electrics? 1 hour is nowhere near long enough to carry out a PIR. as murdoch says. £150 is about right for 3 hours. i'd code 2 the cooker ignition if it was not fused down and also code 2 the 32A MCB, circuit 9, everything else .. code4. at £150/hour, i wouldn't get this guy back to do the remedials.

 

[Octopus]

£800 + VAT for remedial works - does the quote/estimate give much detail as to what he/she would be doing??

 

[darkforces]

dick turpin electrics? 1 hour is nowhere near long enough to carry out a PIR. as murdoch says. £150 is about right for 3 hours. i'd code 2 the cooker ignition if it was not fused down and also code 2 the 32A MCB, circuit 9, everything else .. code4. at £150/hour, i wouldn't get this guy back to do the remedials.

I haven't actully paid him yet. He believes I'm going to call him back to have the repairs done. What should I say to him?

 

[darkforces]

£800 + VAT for remedial works - does the quote/estimate give much detail as to what he/she would be doing??

He mentioned the fuse box would need to be replaced because it wasn't "regs". He quoted £430 + VAT for this and then the quote for the rest was the other code 1 stuff cam to about £370 + VAT. Hopefully once the mod approves my previous post with the link to the report you'll be able to take a look.

 

[Octopus]

Maybe you should down load the ESC guide to have a read first:

Home : Electrical Safety Council

You may need to remove some spaces I've added so the forum doesn't break the link!

 

[telectrix]

tell him politely in 2 words, the 2nd word being "off". when you say you haven't paid him yet, have you not paid him for the "report"? if not, i'd query the £150 for an hour's work.

 

[darkforces]

tell him politely in 2 words, the 2nd word being "off". when you say you haven't paid him yet, have you not paid him for the "report"? if not, i'd query the £150 for an hour's work.

Thats correct. The agency that is going to be dealing with the tenants in my property organised for this to be done. So I believe he will probably expect payment from them and then the agency will invoice me.