I have had an electrican give qote to fit a shower, and he said before he can fit it he has to do a test and it will cost £100, went on about new laws out 2 years ago. £100 a little much for a test?
Im in the northamptom area
2007-03-09 00:39:36 · 15 answers · asked by oxide23 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The law he refers to is called a Part P. It is a standard which electricians must achieve before they can do basic electrical work. Unless an electrician had part P he cannot do certain electrical work. ie installing a shower.
Before he fits the shower he has to make sure that the current electrical installation is up to a safe standard. If he fits the shower to a sub standard electrical installation then he is liable for any damages or accidents whaich may occur due to the fitting. He can also be prosecuted by the Health & Safety Executive for not ensuring that the wiring is to a safe standard.
Personally I think £100 is a bit steep but any electrician who fits the shower without checking the safety of the existing wiring is a risk I wouldn't be prepared to take.
My advice is to obtain a quote from another electrician who is part P or NICEIC registered before agreeing to the work.
2007-03-09 00:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by GoreyAlan Fáilte 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sometimes have to have houses tested for legal reasons, yes, I have been asked for £100--£120, but I shopped around and got a very competent guy for £49. I don't know why you need to have your house tested, just to have a shower fitted, I think he's on the make!
2007-03-09 00:49:02 · answer #2 · answered by Greybeard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds a bit strange, I'd definitely get a second opinion as there are so many crooks out there now, they'll make up anything to get more money out of you.
2007-03-09 00:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with every word that Gorey Allan has said. Esp. that it's a bit steep, he should be able to assess the existing for less than £100.00!!
2007-03-09 04:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id get a second opinion if i were you,its sounds alot just for a test he could be ripping you off and I'm sure that you would be able to find a cheaper quote somewhere else
2007-03-09 01:41:02 · answer #5 · answered by hobbiegirl@btinternet.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a real con to me get someone else
2007-03-09 00:43:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too dear try somone else.Ihave been qouted £290. for the complete house.Needed for insurance.
2007-03-10 23:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds dodgy to me!! Get a second opinion!!
2007-03-09 00:42:00 · answer #8 · answered by Spence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lOL i seen this on the news. they will charge you fors omething that doesn't require anything
they proved it because they did this show where they higher someone to fix something and it can be done without cash.
2007-03-09 01:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by John Becker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a few more quotes, sounds like he his pulling your light cord.
2007-03-09 00:42:55 · answer #10 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋