Is this a reasonable quote for a couple of jobs?

[midiman]

Does it balls. They let anyone in with minimal quals and the right sized cheque.

Ok thank I didn't know that.

Well I will check out some of the other NICEIC approved companies in my area. There are some good ones to choose from so at least that will help me to make a better decision.

 

[buzzlightyear]

That depends how you look at it. I don't think that it is a big job that requires an abundance of knowledge but I could be wrong. That's why I am asking and I will consult other sparks in order to see what they charge. If its the norm then there is not much I can say or do.

to save the headache could you put on the forum the estimate .

 

[Andy78]

Ok thank I didn't know that.

Well I will check out some of the other NICEIC approved companies in my area. There are some good ones to choose from so at least that will help me to make a better decision.

So you've taken on board my point that being a member of the niceic is no guarantee of quality, so you'll check out more members of the niceic ?

You'd be better off asking friends and relatives who have had significant electrical work done for their recommendations.

 

[Charlie_]

Who lives in a house like this?

Let’s go through the keyhole...

We’ve got a home made lab with a dedicated consumer unit..

We’ve got a fan that has prematurely broken down

The house seems to be occupied by many different people all of which seem to be a bit daft..

And finally a fuse board that needs to be upgraded..possibly due to it being continuously overloaded

Forum, it’s over to you ...

 

[David Prosser]

I have my popcorn.

Except I can't actually stand the stuff, bloody chaffy bits always get stuck between teeth and somehow down around your cheeks and gums.

 

[Andy78]

I have my popcorn.

Except I can't actually stand the stuff, bloody chaffy bits always get stuck between teeth and somehow down around your cheeks and gums.

 

[midiman]

Who lives in a house like this?

Let’s go through the keyhole...

We’ve got a home made lab with a dedicated consumer unit..

We’ve got a fan that has prematurely broken down

The house seems to be occupied by many different people all of which seem to be a bit daft..

And finally a fuse board that needs to be upgraded..possibly due to it being continuously overloaded

Forum, it’s over to you ...

Are you for real? Because I would be extremely worried I had to employ you.

I was asking for some advice but I'm sure that I can get better elsewhere.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

We’ve got a home made lab with a dedicated consumer unit..

Plant Room

 

[midiman]

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Thanks I'm going to phone up the NICEIC and ask them if I can trust any of their approved contractors and that I will be willing to sue the --- off them if my work is not compliant with electrical standards because they shouldn't be allowing these people in without the proper training and experience.

 

[Charlie_]

Post up some pictures of the equipment then

How did the consumer unit job go in your lab?

 

[Charlie_]

Thanks I'm going to phone up the NICEIC and ask them if I can trust any of their approved contractors and that I will be willing to sue the --- off them if my work is not compliant with electrical standards because they shouldn't be allowing these people in without the proper training and experience.

Brilliant!
Also you can invite them round to see all the work you have been doing illegally and then they can get your --- sued too

 

[Deleted member 105166]

How did the consumer unit job go in your lab?

Is that a trick question for the OP, Charlie?
You know full well that 'plant room' circuits originate further upstream than the CU...

 

[ruston]

Is that a trick question for the OP, Charlie?
You know full well that 'plant room' circuits originate further upstream than the CU...

This thread is going all to pot.

 

[Charlie_]

I’m sure there’s a few more comments to weed out yet

 

[midiman]

The consumer unit in my lab went very well and it was part of something that I was trying to create as part of old project that I done at College.

Thanks but I'm done.

I'll either get this bloke to do the work or another company. It's not like that there is a shortage of Electricians on the market.

I just wanted to know if the prices were reasonable.

The electrician was recommended to me by past customers and they all appear to be alive and happy.

Maybe it has something to do with his reasonable charges and quality work.

 

[Charlie_]

Ahh right ok
Whereabouts in the country are you?
Put some pictures up and we can advise better.
A cu change can be anywhere between 2 to 4 hours work

 

[Charlie_]

We can have a good look at it and then come up with a joint solution

 

[cliffed]

Yea seems too cheap,Eicr about £150.
Main bonding could take a day or half a day,that’s gotta be at least £150.
DB £450.

 

[midiman]

Yea seems too cheap,Eicr about £150.
Main bonding could take a day or half a day,that’s gotta be at least £150.
DB £450.

Hi Cliff,

Cool thanks at least that gives me some idea about the amount of time that is involved in doing the job. I'll confer with some other people in the area and see what they would charge in order to get a better idea.

I'm not looking to pay the cheapest price. What I want it for the job to be done properly for the best possible rate.

That's business.

 

[Octopus]

Hi Cliff,

Cool thanks at least that gives me some idea about the amount of time that is involved in doing the job. I'll confer with some other people in the area and see what they would charge in order to get a better idea.

I'm not looking to pay the cheapest price. What I want it for the job to be done properly for the best possible rate.

That's business.

I still think you are dreaming ..........

no confirmation to the numbers of circuits, numbers of switches or sockets.

For all we know you might live in a castle.