Cowboy problems

[Ed Turner]

I got asked to have a look at a house a couple of weeks ago that had just been "rewired". There are no end of snags, the first I noticed is the meter tails have been replaced with 10mm T&E (using CPC as earthing conductor). The main fuse has been pulled to swap the tails. There are cracked/damaged faceplates all over the house and still old red and black in the kitchen, visible because faceplates not screwed back. (I know if it tests fine it can still be used, but it clearly shows the house hasn't been fully rewired.)

The client has asked me for a bit of help/advice. She's been in touch with building control who had said the other sparky must be given the opportunity to complete the work. He's already written the certificate and been paid, to me that sounds like he has completed the work.

He used to be registered with a CP scheme but membership ceased 2 years ago.

She's got several addresses for him, none of which are recognised by any CP scheme.

Any ideas what to do next?

 

[R G]

Well all I can say is make sure she gets a good deposit from the tenant , could be a pain in lost rent money if you loose one ,,,,,

 

[R G]

"Installer", I was being polite!!!

Oh aye, the City thing will be gone by Sunday night, it's a hobby of mine, winding up ManU fans. It's been a good year! :smilielol5:

My brother a Man U fan has never been so quite in the last year ,,,LOL,,,

 

[ferg]

Update:
Just had an email from client saying she's not going to do anything about it. The cowboy turns out to be a friend's son and she doesn't want the hassle with her friend.
She's been told the intallation is dangerous, yet still isn't bothered because (wait for it).....
"..it's only a rental property!"

I had something similar a while back.
Asked to do some alterations, after a quick look round I informed the landlord the existing install was dangerous and a fire waiting to happen. Therefore I wouldn't carry out any of the works he requested.

His reply... "I'll just put in a couple of battery powered smoke alarms then."

I did actually rewire the place a couple of years later for new owners and guess what... no smoke alarms and even more dodgy diy added to it.

In situations like this the best you can do is advise, issue danger notice / write letter and walk.