Potential earth loop impedance issues for second floor flat

[PEG]

I cannot help but feel for the OP...2 sparks down,and all the sparks,are recommending another spark... it's no wonder the DIY job is so buoyant...

Personally,i would be exploring just how much of the new property,was the op's responsibility,and the power and influence of any maintenance agreement/committee.

There's nothing like getting a debt powered asset,inserted up one,and then finding out you cannot fix the bits that need fixing

 

[davesparks]

I’m not too far from Ashford and will be happy to offer an opinion if the OP wants to get in touch.

 

[TJ Anderson]

I’m not too far from Ashford and will be happy to offer an opinion if the OP wants to get in touch.

Judging by your other opinions this evening I bet he can't wait to hear what you have to say haha

 

[JOURNEYMAN]

I can use a torch on the presumably rare occasion the lights trip.

Assuming that you have a torch with or by you when the lights fail and are happy to trot downstairs in your jym jams 'n dressing gown through the communal areas in the middle of the night? Also a bit of a trek up n down stairs for maintenance and testing. Consumer unit would be better located within the flat.

The cable length is the bit that I'm not sure about (again as someone who hasn't the foggiest about electrics).

Longer cable runs for all of the final circuits = more cable and labour costs, increased resistances etc.

As PEG has suggested, if it hasn't already been considered, how much of the supply (riser) from the ground floor up to the flat would be down to you to pay for and not the Building Network Operator (if there is one). which could be the freeholder(s), managing property company, maintenance contractor, etc? If it's all down to you to arrange your own then 7K plus VAT does seem a bit steep for what you're describing.

 

[sean_ork]

He has provided an NICEIC Visual Inspection Report as well as an email, and advised he was reluctant to perform a full test due to his visual checks.

Was your offer made before or after you'd seen the condition report ?

 

['mr2'gd4u]

Morning, I'm in Ashford today, I could pop over at some point if you like?

 

[Octopus]

There are some retirement flats in Guildford, 2 storey, where the CU's are downstairs, outside in the meter cupboards ........... great fun in the winter or a wet day ..............

 

[Midwest]

Sellers sparks is sellers sparks, second one perhaps doesn’t want job?

Get two more quotes, perhaps from members offering to help. Wouldn’t have new CU in any other place than my property.