Help required on behalf of Michelle, Problems with work done by a contractor.

[Deleted member 9648]

As stated this is notifyable under part P by law......if he hasnt done so that is not to say what you have is dangerous.....it may be a proper job but just not notified...(sockets not screwed back is poor though)...there are other considerations,such as bonding and RCD protection which should have been brought up to scratch by your electrician as well. You need to get a competant electrician to check the work before panicking......may be someone on here is nearby?

 

[TPES]

Usually people that do everything in a kitchen them self is because there trying to save money on not getting the correct tradesmen in to do the job properly, this in turn brings his price to you down. Did you find his total price for this kitchen was quite abit less than anyone else you had a quote from?

 

[Michelle Baird]

I live just outside Worcester, don't know where anyone is.

Think I will take a trip to South Worcestershire BC this am and just see where the land lies.

Not in a state of panic yet, just feeling a bit brassed off at being 'had over' by a lying hound!

 

[Michelle Baird]

Usually people that do everything in a kitchen them self is because there trying to save money on not getting the correct tradesmen in to do the job properly, this in turn brings his price to you down. Did you find his total price for this kitchen was quite abit less than anyone else you had a quote from?

Actually no. He was the middle quote that we had and was 'recommended' by a friend. £2K to fit out the kitchen is about what we expected.

 

[Plonker 3]

Think I will take a trip to South Worcestershire BC this am and just see where the land lies.

Judging by other posts on here regards this I would save the fuel as you will get no where with them. It may be worth contacting trading standards though as he may have a history of doing this and be making a file on him.

 

[Plonker 3]

here you go several different LABC involoved, none are intrested

http://www.electriciansforums.net/e...dangerous-work-long-story-but-worth-read.html

 

[stef]

I've had no other certificates, apart from a Corgi gas installation certificate. Who do I report him to? Local Authority Building Control?

Hi Michelle,
Corgi is no longer, this should be now Gas Save, that changed some years ago my
gas fitter told me. Sounds as if this chap isn't registered with anything. Can you find him listed in the Yellow Pages?

 

[Michelle Baird]

stupidly, I accepted him on recommendation. Guess I am going to pay the price on that one.....

 

[stef]

Not neccessarily. Contact trading standards, report him for undertaking LAB notifyable work without being registered. It is a criminal offence to endager someone's life. Tip: watch cowboy builders on 5. But trading standards will help you futher.

 

[Michelle Baird]

Not neccessarily. Contact trading standards, report him for undertaking LAB notifyable work without being registered. It is a criminal offence to endager someone's life. Tip: watch cowboy builders on 5. But trading standards will help you futher.

Thank you for your help....

 

[stef]

Thank you for your help....

You are welcome, that' why we (the electricians forum) are here for.

 

[StuSpiers]

How long ago was the work actually done?
Part-p certificates can take a couple of weeks to arrive in the post.
but looking at the certificate you do have it doesn't look very professional.

I am in malvern if you would like to get it checked over.
I am a qualified electrician and Electrical contracting is my only trade.
I am also part-p registered (because I have to be)

 

[Michelle Baird]

lesson to self "find the forum first and seek advice prior to... not for mop-up"

 

[Plonker 3]

lesson to self "find the forum first and seek advice prior to... not for mop-up"

No not at all, you were recommended to use him that usually is the best way to find a tradesman. Don't blame yourself for this it is solely the person who carried out the works fault.

 

[Michelle Baird]

How long ago was the work actually done?
Part-p certificates can take a couple of weeks to arrive in the post.
but looking at the certificate you do have it doesn't look very professional.

I am in malvern if you would like to get it checked over.
I am a qualified electrician and Electrical contracting is my only trade.
I am also part-p registered (because I have to be)

Just been on to Citizens Advice Consumer Direct, they have advised me to ring the NICEIC to see if he is registered. I 'know' he isn't but it will be good to get it confirmed. Next I need to get a registered electrician to check and certify (read into that rip it out and do it properly) so I will go through the proper channels and then seek to get it sorted professionally.

 

[High Tower]

Michelle, PM me his trading name and details and I will find out if he's registered with any of the different schemes, as there are a few of them not just NICEIC.

Please don't be upset with yourself, you have done exactly the right thing. We always tell people to go with a recommendation, it's normally the best way!. It seems as though he is working beyond his knowledge and experience!!.

Is it just the sockets not pinned back and the cooker or do you have other concerns??

 

[Mr Mike]

Just been on to Citizens Advice Consumer Direct, they have advised me to ring the NICEIC to see if he is registered. I 'know' he isn't but it will be good to get it confirmed. Next I need to get a registered electrician to check and certify (read into that rip it out and do it properly) so I will go through the proper channels and then seek to get it sorted professionally.

Michelle; dont be too harsh on yourself. The good news is you have some new friends from the electricians forums who will help you to a safe and happy conclusion.

 

[StuSpiers]

Makes us angry when customers (you) do the right thing and then still find a bady

regardless of his registration body he should always be listed here:

Competent Persons Register | Home

But that isn't unfortunately a guarantee of quality

 

[Michelle Baird]

I've checked with the NICEIC; Nappir; Alexa and he is not registered with any of them.

Shall I name and shame or can I get into trouble for that?? GRRR!

 

[Michelle Baird]

Right you lovely people, I need to go to work so will be back this evening. Citizen's Advice Consumer Group have told trading standards so he can be checked out a little more thoroughly.