Exposed copper wire under the floorboards after rewire

[JanWilson]

I have just had my house fully rewired. I lifted a few of the loose floorboards to clean and noticed at junctions there is a lot of exposed copper wire. Is this normal or even safe?

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[buzzlightyear]

Now I will throw my hat in the the ring.
1) was it a recommendation.
2) was the firm Napit or other.
3) Did you pay for a contract.
5) was a deposit paid.
Me has above get independent spark in
EICR see what is says, tell the company
You going to pay them to sort out the bad workand see them in court. And inform traders in standed.

 

[SJD]

That trunking at the top of the consumer unit is rough.

A close up if the bottom of the consumer unit would also be interesting, to see what sort of a gland or grommet they have used - hopefully it is not cables resting on the sharp edge of the metal.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Is it just me or does that trunking have a bit of a lean to it ?

 

[DPG]

Is it just me or does that trunking have a bit of a lean to it ?

I would say a spirit level has never been near them!

 

[Dustydazzler]

I would say a spirit level has never been near them!

I would even go as far to question if that trunking is even bothered to be screwed to the wall

 

[mattg4321]

OP have you received any test certificates?

 

[123]

Worth noting that even if you post a very good standard of work on this forum its going to get some criticism.

That said, that doesn't look like a very good standard of work at all from any of the photo's so far, it'll be interesting to see what actions, if any, the scheme takes.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Worth noting that even if you post a very good standard of work on this forum its going to get some criticism.

That said, that doesn't look like a very good standard of work at all from any of the photo's so far, it'll be interesting to see what actions, if any, the scheme takes.

A lashed joint like that with all the cores hanging out has never been acceptable , even rough old electricians would have wrapped it in some tape

 

[ipf]

That trunking at the top of the consumer unit is rough.

Not as rough as the tails.....with T&E clips....well, perhaps not.

 

[Dave OCD]

I'd love to see inside that board but not worth the OP risking taking the cover off . Work of this standard really infuriates me ,I genuinely feel sorry for the OP, particularly with the history and sentimental value of the house.

 

[Dustydazzler]

What makes it worse is the OP hired an 'electrician' to do the re-wire and this is the dogs breakfast they got.

I could understand the mess if they hired a builder or plumber to do the re-wire but not from a trained electrician.

This industry especially the domestic sector has gone to the dogs and the rough work I see on a regular basis done by so called cps sparks is terrifying.
I even saw a bypassed rcd the other day done by a so called cps sparks. This has to be an all time low for the industry.

I have tried reporting these imposters to the scams in the past but nothing ever happens and the homeowner just ends up paying me or someone else to re-do the work.

Shame

 

[nicebutdim]

What makes it worse is the OP hired an 'electrician' to do the re-wire and this is the dogs breakfast they got.

I could understand the mess if they hired a builder or plumber to do the re-wire but not from a trained electrician.

This industry especially the domestic sector has gone to the dogs and the rough work I see on a regular basis done by so called cps sparks is terrifying.
I even saw a bypassed rcd the other day done by a so called cps sparks. This has to be an all time low for the industry.

I have tried reporting these imposters to the scams in the past but nothing ever happens and the homeowner just ends up paying me or someone else to re-do the work.

Shame

I'm inclined to agree but, no matter what sort of training this 'electrician' undertook, they'll have known full well that such work is unacceptable.

 

[baldelectrician]

You can ask the NICEIC to perform an inspection (they may ask you to pay initially but you can use their inspectors report as evidence in court)

Did the contractor give you a written quote with a 14 day cooling off period (if not you can ask - through court -for your money back)

 

[Markyd]

Absolute crap work....Report them..Name and shame and dont pay...Threaten them with court and make sure no other poor unsuspecting person uses them ever again ....This has to stop

 

[pc1966]

A close up if the bottom of the consumer unit would also be interesting, to see what sort of a gland or grommet they have used - hopefully it is not cables resting on the sharp edge of the metal.

That was also my though. If the exposed joints are typical of the "workmanship" then a lack of proper cable protection/support is not going to surprise me