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

 

[Gc2 electric]

Hi, sorry to gate crash the thread. Been offered a contract this week 3 to 4 electrical condition reports a day. For you guessed it £40 per property.. What you guys reckon. So they are expecting 20 propertys a week for about £600. Then they tax you. Then you wait the 60 days. Think they are having a laugh. Oh you do get a van and iPad and tester..

 

[Richard Burns]

Hi, sorry to gate crash the thread. Been offered a contract this week 3 to 4 electrical condition reports a day. For you guessed it £40 per property.. What you guys reckon. So they are expecting 20 propertys a week for about £600. Then they tax you. Then you wait the 60 days. Think they are having a laugh. Oh you do get a van and iPad and tester..

Ha Ha:cowboy::deal:,:nono:

Do you have any pride in your work, if so do not continue past this point.

 

[Gc2 electric]

Exactly my thoughts. I was actually in shock. I said I'd turn up and have a look round for £40. No testing no tools. Basically open door look. Shut door and drive away quickly.

 

[GMES]

why;s he talking about gmes's golf balls anyway?

You sneaked that one in you little scouse bugger.

 

[Engineer54]

Get quotes from a registered company or electrician from the NICEIC or SELECT, cost should be £180 to £200 and take around 6 hours. If there are codes which require rectification work, also get quotes for this work from the NICEIC etc.; don't just get the work done by the original contractor, that way you have a cross check for the probable validity of any codes for rectification work.
Regards

Have you got share's in NICEIC or something??

Being a NICEIC registered part P electrician is no guarantee of anything least of all competence.

 

[Micklane]

Have you got share's in NICEIC or something??

Being a NICEIC registered part P electrician is no guarantee of anything least of all competence.

Firstly, FYI part P is not applicable in Scotland, and secondly being registered is more of a guarantee of competency.

Regards

 

[trev]

I'll say one thing for you Mick, you've got a canny sense of humour

 

[davesparks]

Firstly, FYI part P is not applicable in Scotland, and secondly being registered is more of a guarantee of competency.

Regards

Being registered with the NIVEIC guaranteed nothing!
Their standards have slipped beyond all recognition and they now register anyone who can afford the entry fee, competence or qualifications are not required!

 

[Micklane]

Being registered with the NIVEIC guaranteed nothing!
Their standards have slipped beyond all recognition and they now register anyone who can afford the entry fee, competence or qualifications are not required!

Consider the alternatives, where it is a free for all with no standard body for an electrician's performance; that's what we have in Scotland unless a building warrant is required. I would prefer a licensing system for individuals in the electrical trades, like they have in the USA and elsewhere for different classes - wireman, licensed electricians, master electricians and licensed inspectors. What we have is not an ideal system, but it's the one we deserve!

Regards

 

[marc_v33]

Sorry for the late reply it's been a busy weekend ... Just as polo says really if we can be of any assistance don't hesistate to give us a call

 

[Gazthesparky]

Hi, thanks for the replies - though it seems to have gone a bit off course somewhere!

The reason I re posted the thread, is because the original was in the DIY forum. I got a pm from an electrician in Glasgow offering for the work. I asked him to reply in the thread and he didn't think he could because access to that thread is limited?

Anyway, still hoping that a Glasgow based electrician may chip in at some point

Thanks

Please feel free to contact me via Private message should you require a quote for the work I am Glasgow Based

 

[newg]

Marc and Gaz, thanks for your offers. I shall be in touch shortly to discuss some work,

thanks again,

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