Help required on behalf of Michelle, Problems with work done by a contractor.

[High Tower]

Over to you Michelle

 

[stef]

Thank you for your help....

You are welcome, that' why we (the electricians forum) are here for.

 

[StuSpiers]

How long ago was the work actually done?
Part-p certificates can take a couple of weeks to arrive in the post.
but looking at the certificate you do have it doesn't look very professional.

I am in malvern if you would like to get it checked over.
I am a qualified electrician and Electrical contracting is my only trade.
I am also part-p registered (because I have to be)

 

[Michelle Baird]

lesson to self "find the forum first and seek advice prior to... not for mop-up"

 

[Plonker 3]

lesson to self "find the forum first and seek advice prior to... not for mop-up"

No not at all, you were recommended to use him that usually is the best way to find a tradesman. Don't blame yourself for this it is solely the person who carried out the works fault.

 

[Michelle Baird]

How long ago was the work actually done?
Part-p certificates can take a couple of weeks to arrive in the post.
but looking at the certificate you do have it doesn't look very professional.

I am in malvern if you would like to get it checked over.
I am a qualified electrician and Electrical contracting is my only trade.
I am also part-p registered (because I have to be)

Just been on to Citizens Advice Consumer Direct, they have advised me to ring the NICEIC to see if he is registered. I 'know' he isn't but it will be good to get it confirmed. Next I need to get a registered electrician to check and certify (read into that rip it out and do it properly) so I will go through the proper channels and then seek to get it sorted professionally.

 

[High Tower]

Michelle, PM me his trading name and details and I will find out if he's registered with any of the different schemes, as there are a few of them not just NICEIC.

Please don't be upset with yourself, you have done exactly the right thing. We always tell people to go with a recommendation, it's normally the best way!. It seems as though he is working beyond his knowledge and experience!!.

Is it just the sockets not pinned back and the cooker or do you have other concerns??

 

[Mr Mike]

Just been on to Citizens Advice Consumer Direct, they have advised me to ring the NICEIC to see if he is registered. I 'know' he isn't but it will be good to get it confirmed. Next I need to get a registered electrician to check and certify (read into that rip it out and do it properly) so I will go through the proper channels and then seek to get it sorted professionally.

Michelle; dont be too harsh on yourself. The good news is you have some new friends from the electricians forums who will help you to a safe and happy conclusion.

 

[StuSpiers]

Makes us angry when customers (you) do the right thing and then still find a bady

regardless of his registration body he should always be listed here:

Competent Persons Register | Home

But that isn't unfortunately a guarantee of quality

 

[Michelle Baird]

I've checked with the NICEIC; Nappir; Alexa and he is not registered with any of them.

Shall I name and shame or can I get into trouble for that?? GRRR!

 

[Michelle Baird]

Right you lovely people, I need to go to work so will be back this evening. Citizen's Advice Consumer Group have told trading standards so he can be checked out a little more thoroughly.

 

[Strima]

Name and shame, better the get him known as a cowboy/illegal installer than let him carry on and potentially kill someone.

And you CANNOT get in trouble for it.

 

[Guest55]

The first thing you will be asked when complaining to any organization is....
"Have you contacted the tradesman with your concerns and given him opportunity to put matters right ?"

Have you ?
I understand you want closure on youre kitchen job but putting things into perspective , unscrewed sockets isnt a life or death issue , plus you have recieved a certificate of some sorts which is a start. Cooker switch should be within 2 mtrs of cooker but maybe there was a reason it wasnt moved that hasnt been explained as yet.
You really need to attempt sort things out with this guy first.

 

[Guest55]

And i'd refrain from the mud-slinging by other posters when we only have one side of the story.

 

[Guest55]

but looking at the certificate you do have it doesn't look very professional

What the hell has the brand / format of the certificate got to do with anything ?
The only thing important is the information on it.
I use the standard IET certs printed off the computer and then hand filled in because buying booklets all the time costs a fortune , clearly this make me a cowboy.
Lost count number of the times i've seen fancy NIC certs that are pure garbage.

 

[Des 56]

What the hell has the brand / format of the certificate got to do with anything ?
The only thing important is the information on it.
I use the standard IET certs printed off the computer and then hand filled in because buying booklets all the time costs a fortune , clearly this make me a cowboy.
Lost count number of the times i've seen fancy NIC certs that are pure garbage.

I think biff55 has rightly voiced a little caution into this thread
I have just read this thread and am also a little concerned about the instant justice

He may very well be guilty of all that he is being charged.on the other hand there may be concerns.eg. the sockets eased off the wall,that have justifiable reason for doing so

The certificate has been condemned because it is not a pretty colour or has no scam logo added
If authentic and proper certificates are the order of the day,you could all start by ditching those remodelled certificates constructed and tarted up by the schemes and stick to the IEE genuine article,cheaper but more appropriate

Full facts,then judgement
Even if all that he is accused of is proven,there will be no restoritive justice,the domestic sector is in such a mess that none want the responsibility of policing such a cobbled together piece of building regulation garbage and others like Labc and Trading standards will only act when pushed along by eager victims