Is this a reasonable quote for a couple of jobs?

[midiman]

Hi,

I need to get some work done so that I can get an electrical safety certificate for property.

I called in an Electrician and he suggested that I need to do the following;

1. Replace old fuse box with Consumer unit (£350)
2. Upgrade Gas and Water main earthing and bonding (£90)
3. Upgrading to all switched sockets and lights (£100)
4. Replace bathroom light with a dome fitting type (£60)
5. Installation condition report (£100)

Would you say that these are reasonable prices?

I'm not sure what amount of work needs to be done for some of them.

1. (Ok) Seems ok?
2. (Unsure) Is this a quick job?
3. (Unsure) I thought everything was switched. Maybe he means making sure that everything is earthed and the wiring is all sorted.
4. (Unsure) Is this just a case of changing the cover? Or wiring the light all in?
5. (Ok) Seems to be the normal price for most reports.

Thanks

 

[Charlie_]

You posted that you were putting a consumer unit in your lab at home.

Obviously you are smoking something and you even have the lab to boot..

Post some pictures up of the cu, bonding and all the other stuff that needs doing then

 

[buzzlightyear]

But what if they were an approved NICEIC contractor and on the register. Surely that means something

because they wear a sheriffs badge does not mean they are good ,you are has good has the work in front of you.

 

[Andy78]

That's why I am asking.

But what if they were an approved NICEIC contractor and on the register. Surely that means something?

Does it balls. They let anyone in with minimal quals and the right sized cheque.

 

[midiman]

You are paying for the electrician's knowledge and expertise as well as "just a 10-minute job" installing some bonding cables.

That depends how you look at it. I don't think that it is a big job that requires an abundance of knowledge but I could be wrong. That's why I am asking and I will consult other sparks in order to see what they charge. If its the norm then there is not much I can say or do.

 

[Octopus]

Hi,

I need to get some work done so that I can get an electrical safety certificate for property.

I called in an Electrician and he suggested that I need to do the following;

1. Replace old fuse box with Consumer unit (£350)
2. Upgrade Gas and Water main earthing and bonding (£90)
3. Upgrading to all switched sockets and lights (£100)
4. Replace bathroom light with a dome fitting type (£60)
5. Installation condition report (£100)

Would you say that these are reasonable prices?

I'm not sure what amount of work needs to be done for some of them.

1. (Ok) Seems ok?
2. (Unsure) Is this a quick job?
3. (Unsure) I thought everything was switched. Maybe he means making sure that everything is earthed and the wiring is all sorted.
4. (Unsure) Is this just a case of changing the cover? Or wiring the light all in?
5. (Ok) Seems to be the normal price for most reports.

Thanks

Hum .. Talk about being light on detail ..
Where is the property?
How many circuits?
Dual RCD board or rcbo's
How many switches?
How many sockets?
White ?
Shiny chrome?

A pointless post imho

 

[midiman]

Does it balls. They let anyone in with minimal quals and the right sized cheque.

Ok thank I didn't know that.

Well I will check out some of the other NICEIC approved companies in my area. There are some good ones to choose from so at least that will help me to make a better decision.

 

[buzzlightyear]

That depends how you look at it. I don't think that it is a big job that requires an abundance of knowledge but I could be wrong. That's why I am asking and I will consult other sparks in order to see what they charge. If its the norm then there is not much I can say or do.

to save the headache could you put on the forum the estimate .

 

[Andy78]

Ok thank I didn't know that.

Well I will check out some of the other NICEIC approved companies in my area. There are some good ones to choose from so at least that will help me to make a better decision.

So you've taken on board my point that being a member of the niceic is no guarantee of quality, so you'll check out more members of the niceic ?

You'd be better off asking friends and relatives who have had significant electrical work done for their recommendations.

 

[Charlie_]

Who lives in a house like this?

Let’s go through the keyhole...

We’ve got a home made lab with a dedicated consumer unit..

We’ve got a fan that has prematurely broken down

The house seems to be occupied by many different people all of which seem to be a bit daft..

And finally a fuse board that needs to be upgraded..possibly due to it being continuously overloaded

Forum, it’s over to you ...

 

[David Prosser]

I have my popcorn.

Except I can't actually stand the stuff, bloody chaffy bits always get stuck between teeth and somehow down around your cheeks and gums.

 

[Andy78]

I have my popcorn.

Except I can't actually stand the stuff, bloody chaffy bits always get stuck between teeth and somehow down around your cheeks and gums.

 

[midiman]

Who lives in a house like this?

Let’s go through the keyhole...

We’ve got a home made lab with a dedicated consumer unit..

We’ve got a fan that has prematurely broken down

The house seems to be occupied by many different people all of which seem to be a bit daft..

And finally a fuse board that needs to be upgraded..possibly due to it being continuously overloaded

Forum, it’s over to you ...

Are you for real? Because I would be extremely worried I had to employ you.

I was asking for some advice but I'm sure that I can get better elsewhere.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

We’ve got a home made lab with a dedicated consumer unit..

Plant Room

 

[midiman]

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Thanks I'm going to phone up the NICEIC and ask them if I can trust any of their approved contractors and that I will be willing to sue the --- off them if my work is not compliant with electrical standards because they shouldn't be allowing these people in without the proper training and experience.

 

[Charlie_]

Post up some pictures of the equipment then

How did the consumer unit job go in your lab?