Why do i need a rewire when i've passed inspection with no issues?

[Dustydazzler]

I still use red and black every now and then on proper posh alterations where I want to keep the colours as per the original install

 

[pirate]

Me too! Or where i simply want to disguise my interventions!
Still got plenty red/black drums of cable in my garage...

 

[pirate]

and some twin red...
always handy to have

 

[littlespark]

Red and black is pre 2007, unless you’re Dusty….

Not a valid reason for a rewire, there’s 50 year old red and black in perfectly good condition.

If there was a serious issue at the time of the CU change, it would have been documented at the time or fixed…..

The current electrician is trying it on in my opinion…. But of course, we’re not there, so we don’t know what’s he’s seen.

 

[James]

Has this electrician actually provided you with a report telling you why the installation is unsatisfactory?

 

[Surrey House Renovator]

If there is work to be done and the house is unoccupied then get it done whilst it’s empty. Shop around.
If you do a new consumer unit most will advise on breakers that are more sensitive eg rcbo rather than mob . There is always a chance further work will need to be done when sensitive breakers trip. But then you would want to know of any issues ???
A bit of extra capacity on the cu is always desirable

 

[Midwest]

17k sounds a bit steep to me, less it’s a Trump palace and spec, in the middle of London.

 

[Dustydazzler]

17k sounds a bit steep to me, less it’s a Trump palace and spec, in the middle of London.

Middle of London £17k would barely get you a 1 bed flat Re-wire these days, some of the prices I see banded about this year are eye watering. You only have to look at what Artisan are charging £800 per day + Vat for Re-wire work and that is in Cambridge.

 

[pc1966]

You only have to look at what Artisan are charging £800 per day + Vat for Re-wire work and that is in Cambridge.

Clearly I'm in the wrong job!

 

[7029 dave]

I would happily mate for £200 a day long as I get me hour for lunch lol

 

[Risteard]

I would happily mate for £200 a day long as I get me hour for lunch lol

I believe there is a specific job title for people who mate for money ;-)

 

[7029 dave]

I believe there is a specific job title for people who mate for money ;-)

Electric stud eh

 

[Intoelectrics]

My advice, get a proper report done on the existing then get quotes in for any works that are required and any works you would like doing. Always best to get the jobs done whilst unoccupied and during alterations, before decorating, final fixtures and fittings.

Depending on what is required based on the report and what is required by yourself for alterations/additions it may prove more economical to start again. However until you get a proper report done then you are in no real position to know what is the best course of action.

If you get a report done, please feel free to share with us the results.

 

[timhoward]

I completely agree with @Intoelectrics, Looking at the results from 2 years ago I'd be surprised if a rewire was warranted but only a decent EICR will tell you.
My top concern from the last testing is that circuit 4 is getting close to being too long (Zs of 1.04 ohms sitting on a B32). It wouldn't be sensible to extend that circuit.

 

[Acca dacca]

I completely agree with @Intoelectrics, Looking at the results from 2 years ago I'd be surprised if a rewire was warranted but only a decent EICR will tell you.
My top concern from the last testing is that circuit 4 is getting close to being too long (Zs of 1.04 ohms sitting on a B32). It wouldn't be sensible to extend that circuit.

Hmmm maybe a spur on a spur in the ring, or is the house that big that you would have a circuit length of 50+ metres on 2.5/1.5 T&E?