Exposed copper wire under the floorboards after rewire

[littlespark]

If it was a full rewire…. Why was there wallpaper over that patched wall?

It just looks very DIY with filler like that around the socket.
I was going to suggest to check that wasn’t a spur from a spur or something silly, but then I realised which thread this was.

Full (?) rewire?

Still want to see what the consumer unit looks like.

Take Tel up on his offer… he will be able to tell walking into the place whether it’s been a good job or not… no need to dismantle anything really.

 

[JanWilson]

For a decent plaster finish the cable should be about 5mm beneath the surface of the wall. Then filled up with filler ready for the thin plaster top finish

That cable is too proud and will need chopping in a bit more

Thank you for your response. This gives me a little more confidence. The chasing in on the walls is generally a bit better than in this image and I did see the wires which all appeared intact. There are more junctions which have bare metal wire, I will get images later.
I need to consider my options carefully. I am not out to destroy anybody's reputation and I would prefer to leave my house as intact as possible. Any advice on how to move forward would be greatly appreciated

If it was a full rewire…. Why was there wallpaper over that patched wall?

It just looks very DIY with filler like that around the socket.
I was going to suggest to check that wasn’t a spur from a spur or something silly, but then I realised which thread this was.

Full (?) rewire?

Still want to see what the consumer unit looks like.

Take Tel up on his offer… he will be able to tell walking into the place whether it’s been a good job or not… no need to dismantle anything really.

Thank you so much. I have attached images of the consumer unit. What I have not explained so far is that the main contractor left his son and an apprentice on the job. His son assured me he was qualified/experienced and I trusted what he said. I am not out to damage anybody's reputation but just want as much fact as possible before taking the next step. I will get Tel to look over it and give me a second opinion. I am hoping it is not as bad as it appears and can be rectified without tearing my house apart again.

 

[westward10]

Let the scheme deal with it glad they have given you a positive response.

 

[JanWilson]

Let the scheme deal with it glad they have given you a positive response.

Thank you for your response..

 

[DPG]

That trunking at the top of the consumer unit is rough.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Now I will throw my hat in the the ring.
1) was it a recommendation.
2) was the firm Napit or other.
3) Did you pay for a contract.
5) was a deposit paid.
Me has above get independent spark in
EICR see what is says, tell the company
You going to pay them to sort out the bad workand see them in court. And inform traders in standed.

 

[SJD]

That trunking at the top of the consumer unit is rough.

A close up if the bottom of the consumer unit would also be interesting, to see what sort of a gland or grommet they have used - hopefully it is not cables resting on the sharp edge of the metal.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Is it just me or does that trunking have a bit of a lean to it ?

 

[DPG]

Is it just me or does that trunking have a bit of a lean to it ?

I would say a spirit level has never been near them!

 

[Dustydazzler]

I would say a spirit level has never been near them!

I would even go as far to question if that trunking is even bothered to be screwed to the wall

 

[mattg4321]

OP have you received any test certificates?

 

[123]

Worth noting that even if you post a very good standard of work on this forum its going to get some criticism.

That said, that doesn't look like a very good standard of work at all from any of the photo's so far, it'll be interesting to see what actions, if any, the scheme takes.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Worth noting that even if you post a very good standard of work on this forum its going to get some criticism.

That said, that doesn't look like a very good standard of work at all from any of the photo's so far, it'll be interesting to see what actions, if any, the scheme takes.

A lashed joint like that with all the cores hanging out has never been acceptable , even rough old electricians would have wrapped it in some tape

 

[ipf]

That trunking at the top of the consumer unit is rough.

Not as rough as the tails.....with T&E clips....well, perhaps not.

 

[Dave OCD]

I'd love to see inside that board but not worth the OP risking taking the cover off . Work of this standard really infuriates me ,I genuinely feel sorry for the OP, particularly with the history and sentimental value of the house.

 

[Dustydazzler]

What makes it worse is the OP hired an 'electrician' to do the re-wire and this is the dogs breakfast they got.

I could understand the mess if they hired a builder or plumber to do the re-wire but not from a trained electrician.

This industry especially the domestic sector has gone to the dogs and the rough work I see on a regular basis done by so called cps sparks is terrifying.
I even saw a bypassed rcd the other day done by a so called cps sparks. This has to be an all time low for the industry.

I have tried reporting these imposters to the scams in the past but nothing ever happens and the homeowner just ends up paying me or someone else to re-do the work.

Shame

 

[nicebutdim]

What makes it worse is the OP hired an 'electrician' to do the re-wire and this is the dogs breakfast they got.

I could understand the mess if they hired a builder or plumber to do the re-wire but not from a trained electrician.

This industry especially the domestic sector has gone to the dogs and the rough work I see on a regular basis done by so called cps sparks is terrifying.
I even saw a bypassed rcd the other day done by a so called cps sparks. This has to be an all time low for the industry.

I have tried reporting these imposters to the scams in the past but nothing ever happens and the homeowner just ends up paying me or someone else to re-do the work.

Shame

I'm inclined to agree but, no matter what sort of training this 'electrician' undertook, they'll have known full well that such work is unacceptable.

 

[baldelectrician]

You can ask the NICEIC to perform an inspection (they may ask you to pay initially but you can use their inspectors report as evidence in court)

Did the contractor give you a written quote with a 14 day cooling off period (if not you can ask - through court -for your money back)

 

[Markyd]

Absolute crap work....Report them..Name and shame and dont pay...Threaten them with court and make sure no other poor unsuspecting person uses them ever again ....This has to stop

 

[pc1966]

A close up if the bottom of the consumer unit would also be interesting, to see what sort of a gland or grommet they have used - hopefully it is not cables resting on the sharp edge of the metal.

That was also my though. If the exposed joints are typical of the "workmanship" then a lack of proper cable protection/support is not going to surprise me