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topcat77
Hi,
I bought a property in 2010 and naturally had the electrical and inspection report done prior. The report said that 'generally the electrics are in good order but new consumer unit is needed and bonding to gas and water is also needed' The quoted work was £500 in total - no problems with that.
Today (2 years later) I had a SELV fan fitted and the electrician on completion said that the lighting and switches do not have an earth, as such a re-wire is required. I was quoted £2000 approx for this as it will be several days work. Prior to this no electrical work has been done since moving in.
My question(s), as I do not have an electical background, is the initial report that was provided on the property misleading? There is a big difference between £500 and £2500, and as far as I am aware earthing is *very* important. The report that was given to me was important in deciding to buy what is my first house. Is the company who did the initial report liable and/or what steps can I take?
I have the original "domestic electrical installation periodic inspection report" and it states 'all mains wiring' is covered in the report (the rest I do not understand).
I hope that this makes sense and thanks in advance for any help!
John
I bought a property in 2010 and naturally had the electrical and inspection report done prior. The report said that 'generally the electrics are in good order but new consumer unit is needed and bonding to gas and water is also needed' The quoted work was £500 in total - no problems with that.
Today (2 years later) I had a SELV fan fitted and the electrician on completion said that the lighting and switches do not have an earth, as such a re-wire is required. I was quoted £2000 approx for this as it will be several days work. Prior to this no electrical work has been done since moving in.
My question(s), as I do not have an electical background, is the initial report that was provided on the property misleading? There is a big difference between £500 and £2500, and as far as I am aware earthing is *very* important. The report that was given to me was important in deciding to buy what is my first house. Is the company who did the initial report liable and/or what steps can I take?
I have the original "domestic electrical installation periodic inspection report" and it states 'all mains wiring' is covered in the report (the rest I do not understand).
I hope that this makes sense and thanks in advance for any help!
John