liability

  1. R

    Selling 2nd hand scooters - liability ?

    Hi, Wonder if anyone can advise please. My Father is thinking of setting up a business to sell 2nd hand mobility scooters to sell in a shop. He would source these from Facebook and local ads etc, but I don’t think he could do that as he isn’t qualified in any Electrical certifications to...
  2. J

    Electrical safety - testing and liability

    I know I’m very health and safety conscious and electrical safety has always got me thinking with various sparks saying different things in regards to what they do and do not do. I also appreciate I am an over thinker on this subject. I will also admit having only been almost 2 years qualified...
  3. G

    Why would an agency job want me to have a public liability insurance for a mates position?

    So Im about to start this agency big industrial job as an mate position but they want me to get a public liability insurance and I found it weird . They said its because im self employed , should I look more into it? This agency its becoming a pain in the --- since they keep asking me for more...
  4. J

    Public liability insurance? Do I need it?

    Hello lads. I’m just wondering if I need Public liability insurance if I’m subbing to companies or working for agencies? I’m getting some stupid quotes. Don’t really know what I need to include. thanks
  5. S

    Public liability insurance

    Question to my Spanish electrician colleagues. Who do you use for public liability insurance? I'm getting some extorniate quotes for only 300k of cover
  6. P

    UK Liability period in new builds

    Some clever Sparks will be able to tell me from experience, how long after the original install in a new build (NHBC) should I still be liable to replace any items (led light fittings, extractor fans, etc) without charging for replacements ?
  7. Kuba

    Public liability insurance for mates?

    Hi all, I'm a newly qualified sparky and I'm starting to look for work through agencies. I have been asked for public liability insurance and I haven't been made aware of the need for me for having one. Do you need this kind of insurance if you are looking for Electrical Improver/Mate work and...
  8. R

    Public Liability Insurance

    I’m looking at getting my Public Liability sorted, whilst I wait to get a Mates job. Can anyone recommend a company please?
  9. W

    insurance public liability temp

    hello im a final year apprentice doing my portfolio.i do electrics for the council.I know a electrician who's doing alot of commercial work and my company has allowed me to go with him for the next few weeks as i asked for my portfolio.All i need is to be insured when i looked around its only...
  10. C

    Public liability insurance stories

    Hello chaps I am renewing my insurance and would like to know of any stories which ended well with regards to any claims... if so can tell me your insurer. touch wood none so far on my front but there will be a day, i am skeptical as £60 notes for 2 million i find very hard to believe if things...
  11. N

    insurance tax increase prompting money grab by money grabbing insurers

    yeah so the liability insurance went up, not by much, but i didnt expect it to go up at all given that i never claimed etc. My insurance only cover public liability and it also cover legal fee up to 100k. its £159 year Where do you get your insurance? and how much should insurance cost? Im...
  12. S

    What's needed for self certification

    hi guys hope some one on here can help me out in looking to be able to self certify my foreigners. I have my 2330 Nvq lvl3 17th edition 3rd amendment Is there anything else I need? Do I need to be registered with the nic? Do I need liability insurance? Been looking round on google but the...
  13. I

    Tax rebate on tools and testing equipment

    I've just got into the self employed/self assessment loop. I don't know which way is up after reading so much bumph. HMRC site just takes you round in circles. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. I shall be using Cash basis tax format. So does anyone know :- what I can claim for, how much...
  14. L

    Public and Employee liability insurance and running a business from home. Help!

    Alright People, So I've been working for an installation company for the last 5 years and I've decided to go out on my own. I need some help setting up. I'm wondering who you guys use for your public and employee liability insurance, what extra cover you might have found appropriate and how...
  15. H

    Liability issue

    Hi, just wondered if anybody has any thoughts on the following i have replaced some tubes in flourescent fittings, the tubes are failing after 4 months. They are dimmable fittings and apparently there is a requirement to turn off this facility inside the fitting when you change the tubes. The...
  16. T

    check a trade is it worth it

    check a trade is it worth it? is it waste of 500 quid, do u have to bid on jobs or as you listed you get them, asgot person coming round next thursday to pressure sale to get us to join
  17. amptramp

    public liability insurance advice

    Hello fellow sparks ,would anybody be kind enough to give me advice on public liability and indemnity insurance ie good /bad companys , things to look out for and avoid ,thanks amptramp .
  18. J

    Do I need to be ECA/NIC approved contractor to do work?

    Hi all, Wondered if anyone could possibly guide me on the right track. Ok, been in the trade for over 5 years now, got levels 2, 3, 2391, regs My own business is registered with Elecsa as domestic is my main work load. My old employer carried out work mainly on commercial and some...
  19. sythai

    Liability Insurance claim

    Just seeing if anybody out there has had to ever make a claim off their public liability insurance before? Will be my first and hopefully last time within 8 years. I've managed to chip a quartz worktop, which going to be a bill of around £5500-£6000 :wacko: Wondering how much my premium could...
  20. C

    Indemnity insurance

    Hi all I'm setting up on my own on the side of my current employment. I understand that public liability insurance is a must, but what about indemnity insurance? Is this a must or just wise to have? What does it actually cover you for? If anybody could give me any advice on this would be...

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