questions re domestic eicr testing please

[newg]

Hi,

please note this is a copy of another thread I made in the wrong forum (mods notified).

Hi, I've just bought a new house in need of some upgrading. I was thinking of getting one of these done so that if any electrical work was required that could be done first.

I'm in Glasgow and have seen various prices mentioned for this. What would be a fair price for this to be done on a 2 bedroom semi detached house?

I also wondered, if any changes are suggested, does it become a legal obligation to carry the work out?

And final question - is it safe to assume that someone carrying out eicr would give an honest report and not use it as an opportunity to create unneeded work for themselves? Sorry if that question seems disrespectful it isn't intended to be. But the are people to watch out for in most lines of work (mine included)!

If anyone had a moment to answer these questions I'd really appreciate it. Of if anyone in the area who is qualified wants to post here, we can talk about perhaps quoting for the work.


Thank you

 

[dingledong]

When I advertised I quoted a call out for £30 but the people lived in my road I could have walked there . The usually reply just want to discuss it with my husband/wife ,which means they are going to phone around and never got back to me ; some one undercut me ! ! How I will never know

 

[lennyallover]

Maybe it is time you realised what a qualified electrician is really worth!

No offence intended but I cant see how they can be, IMO you would need to do 2 a day at that price to make it worth while being self employed.
For a normal 2-3 bed I would want 5-6 hours to carry out a worthwhile test and a further 1-2 hours to type out a Eicr report on the laptop
Total 8hrs + travel, I can't see that happening for £110.00

Well considering that for a test most firms will charge anywhere between £70 - £100 per circuit, my local council charges £125 for the 1st cct and £80 for any additional ccts. Not only are you testing every circuit but as you rightly pointed out you have to carry out a thorough inspection. You are signing the installation as safe, you'd better be sure it is. Most eicr's are requested
from mortgage companies or landlords of rented accom.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Oh my god how expensive are you lot!!! in the north west we cant get away with more than £110.00.

Then it's people like you who are not only making a rod for your own back but the backs of every other decent spark too!

You should be stood against a wall and shot ! :73:

 

[GMES]

Then it's people like you who are not only making a rod for your own back but the backs of every other decent spark too!

You should be stood against a wall and shot ! :73:

Ok then on your command:73::73::73::73::73::73::73::73::73:

 

[trev]

There comes a point when it's not worth working for the amount of cash you can generate from it. I think I'm cheap but there's a lot of 5WWs round our way so I often tell people that I won't compete on price. I'll tell them what they're going to get for the money and what they'll most likely get from the lowballers then let them make the choice.
You'd be surprised at how many will take your price.

 

[GMES]

That's the problem with cheap prices as Geordie said it is ruining it for everyone.
The op said it takes him near as damn it a full day to complete the test for £110.00 now if you break that down it is scary;
Diesel
road tax, test, insurance, servicing,tyres
work clothes
mft, hand tools, calibration of mft
insurances
eicr software
printer
laptop
ink cartridges
paper
income tax
ni contributions
accountant fees
do I need to carry on, you would be better off at mcdee's with no responsibility .

 

[Geordie Spark]

There comes a point when it's not worth working for the amount of cash you can generate from it. I think I'm cheap but there's a lot of 5WWs round our way so I often tell people that I won't compete on price. I'll tell them what they're going to get for the money and what they'll most likely get from the lowballers then let them make the choice.
You'd be surprised at how many will take your price.

Aye ...... you should NEVER lower your standards or your trousers if you're in Sunderland or thereabouts.

 

[Geordie Spark]

That's the problem with cheap prices as Geordie said it is ruining it for everyone.
The op said it takes him near as damn it a full day to complete the test for £110.00 now if you break that down it is scary;
Diesel
road tax, test, insurance, servicing,tyres
work clothes
mft, hand tools, calibration of mft
insurances
eicr software
printer
laptop
ink cartridges
paper
income tax
ni contributions
accountant fees
do I need to carry on, you would be better off at mcdee's with no responsibility .

Well if he doesn't bother with the stuff in red, uses red Diesel supplied by a friendly pikey and the only paper he buys is the Sun he could probably survive - just.

It's all about being frugal I suppose.

 

[telectrix]

i wouldn't lower my trousers anywhere north of kirby.

 

[GMES]

i wouldn't lower my trousers anywhere north of kirby.

How are you doing young man.

 

[Geordie Spark]

i wouldn't lower my trousers anywhere north of kirby.

Nobody north of Kirby would want you too ....... we're much more discerning. (or "fussy" if you like)

 

[Geordie Spark]

How are you doing young man.

Tripping over his trousers probably.

 

[Guest55]

a whole lotta crap being talked on this thread.
er , keep up the good work lol.

rates are dictated by market competion in your area.
anyone thinking differently has a real flimsy grasp of economics.

;-)

 

[telectrix]

How are you doing young man.

doing OK myself , but short of work at the mo.

 

[GMES]

doing OK myself , but short of work at the mo.

Sorry to hear that Tel , however a man of your wealth will be ok.