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No, and originally he was going to come back and do some more stuff. I contacted him and he said he will sort certificate etc when he comes back. I don't think I want him back.

I didn't think that the copper wires should be showing like that.

How much will it cost to fix this to you think?
 
The work done needs to be certified as being compliant with the relevant standards. The work also must be notified to the local authority. This should be done by the person doing the work.
 
No, and originally he was going to come back and do some more stuff. I contacted him and he said he will sort certificate etc when he comes back. I don't think I want him back.

I didn't think that the copper wires should be showing like that.

How much will it cost to fix this to you think?
I could rip all that out and reinstall in a couple of hours. Then it requires a full test so 3 to 5 hours.
 
This cheapo customer paid £500 for a new consumer unit, 3 new plug sockets and moving two ceiling lights.
that is about the right sort of price to have the job done properly, not like that. might be worthwhile contacting Trading Standards.

also see if he's registered with niceic or one of the other schemes. if so, report him to them.
 
Probably about right, if the work is done properly and completed correctly.
You might expect certificates for the minor works carried out as well.
Was this artisan a member of any of the competent person schemes? He/she should be.
You should be able to find them here
Home - http://www.electricalcompetentperson.co.uk
 
Hi - it’s compulsory that all the connections are properly made with good workmanship and materials. And it’s nice to be neat. Mostly these things will all go together. So, in my view the poor looking terminations in the board are all suspect. I’d just rebuild and retest. The other work may need looking into as well, just saying.
 

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