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

[telectrix]

i think biff55 has added a little perspective here. give the guy a chance to rectify any faults first, and then decide on the course of action as regards notification. he may not be a scam member, but might be able to get an EICR done which in some cases will comply with part p requirements.

 

[Michelle Baird]

The first thing you will be asked when complaining to any organization is....
"Have you contacted the tradesman with your concerns and given him opportunity to put matters right ?"

Have you ?
I understand you want closure on youre kitchen job but putting things into perspective , unscrewed sockets isnt a life or death issue , plus you have recieved a certificate of some sorts which is a start. Cooker switch should be within 2 mtrs of cooker but maybe there was a reason it wasnt moved that hasnt been explained as yet.
You really need to attempt sort things out with this guy first.

I haven't sought to explain the whole process as I was concerned with the electrical installation for the purpose of this forum. The guy was recommended by my previous next door neighbour who had her kitchen fitted by the same chap.

He set the base units 30mm too high; he set the wall units 56mm lower than the tall housing units; the plastering work looked like it resembled a plan view of the Malvern Hills and the window cills were so badly damaged that a repair was necessary. He had to remove the base and wall units and refit them according to the plan which I had provided in the first instance from the company.

Therefore I hope that my reluctance to go back to the chap to put the electrics right will be excused as I have grave concerns over his competence to do anything.

He hasnt included the fact that he has cobbled the cooker switch onto the cert; neither has he put on it the fact that he has installed an electrically operated under-plinth heater working off the radiator circuit. Please forgive me for being concerned about the mix of water and electric with someone whose competence in other areas does not inspire me!

 

[Michelle Baird]

Jesus I wonder if you would have all fallen over yourselves so much to help a male?

Ignorance is never an excuse, google is there for everybody to use so is the telephone. We live in a world of con artists, why take anyone at their word? Five minutes on line and there are various website detailing how to find reliable, qualified trades people.

Its not that I'm unsympathetic but when they're is so much info out there that is easily accessable, why take a chance? All you can do now is what should have been done first, find someone who is qualified and pay the going rate, lesson learned.

I'd like to think that the good and decent folk on here are helping me because I have a problem and not because I am female.

When I sought to employ the services of a fitter, I asked for recommendations and went with those recommendations. Forgive me if I didn't study the Building Control Regulations and 17th Edition before making my selection.

Recommendation is the usual process and clearly I have made an error of judgement.

If two thousand pounds is below the going rate, then perhaps it's best if I apply to City and Guilds to obtain my Electrical Installation qualification so that I can earn the 'going rate' - it certainly seemed an appropriate figure to me.

 

[nickblake]

sorry i didnt reply to you post this morning had to get to work , having skimpped through the posts , all i can say is i agree with most of them speak to trading standards about the work , Part P is a building regulation , even building control may be an idea as its there department they should follow up your complaint , the trade bodies ask to shop un regestered people , and dont get your self worked up im sure a spark on here from your area would be happy to inspect the work , thats what the forums all about , and drew i think you will find that any gender would be helped equally in this sort of case , thats why the forum is here and still here hope things work out michelle and keep us up dated

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Michelle, I am pretty sure you will have to ask him to come back and rectify any faults before trading standards etc can or will interviene, I believe that is standard practice to do so.

 

[Guest55]

I haven't sought to explain the whole process as I was concerned with the electrical installation for the purpose of this forum. The guy was recommended by my previous next door neighbour who had her kitchen fitted by the same chap.

He set the base units 30mm too high; he set the wall units 56mm lower than the tall housing units; the plastering work looked like it resembled a plan view of the Malvern Hills and the window cills were so badly damaged that a repair was necessary. He had to remove the base and wall units and refit them according to the plan which I had provided in the first instance from the company.

Therefore I hope that my reluctance to go back to the chap to put the electrics right will be excused as I have grave concerns over his competence to do anything.

He hasnt included the fact that he has cobbled the cooker switch onto the cert; neither has he put on it the fact that he has installed an electrically operated under-plinth heater working off the radiator circuit. Please forgive me for being concerned about the mix of water and electric with someone whose competence in other areas does not inspire me!

Thanks for returning to the post Michelle.
A couple of things first.....
Although i understand youre reluctance and lack of faith in this tradesman , you WILL have to contact him again before anyone else will get involved , thats just how things work.
Secondly , wonky cupboards and rough plastering are neither here nor there to us , we deal in wiring only and can only advise on such.
In the mean time take photos of the work , dont make any alterations and maybe get another electrician in for a second opinion , hope this helps.

 

[Geordie Spark]

I'd like to think that the good and decent folk on here are helping me because I have a problem and not because I am female.

When I sought to employ the services of a fitter, I asked for recommendations and went with those recommendations. Forgive me if I didn't study the Building Control Regulations and 17th Edition before making my selection.

Recommendation is the usual process and clearly I have made an error of judgement.

If two thousand pounds is below the going rate, then perhaps it's best if I apply to City and Guilds to obtain my Electrical Installation qualification so that I can earn the 'going rate' - it certainly seemed an appropriate figure to me.

Michelle

I'm making no comment on the rights or wrongs of your kitchen fitter, but I'd just like to say I'm very impressed with your style.

I'm currently in a relationship with a lass who "tells it like it is" after 40 something years of being with one who is like a wet lettuce.

YOU remind me very much of my present partner. Well done & DO NOT CHANGE !!

 

[Michelle Baird]

Michelle

I'm making no comment on the rights or wrongs of your kitchen fitter, but I'd just like to say I'm very impressed with your style.

I'm currently in a relationship with a lass who "tells it like it is" after 40 something years of being with one who is like a wet lettuce.

YOU remind me very much of my present partner. Well done & DO NOT CHANGE !!

) thank you! Wishing you well with your new love Geordie Spark....