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  1. D

    Buyer Beware (working for bob the builders)

    https://uk.yahoo.com/news/building-firms-going-bust-fastest-141600820.html
  2. D

    Rate this builders wiring

  3. D

    Shonky Builders

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-57645976
  4. D

    Rate this builders wiring ...

    I’ll give them 3/10 (at least they bothered to use glands when they changed the fuse board)
  5. N

    Don't you just love builders!

    Hi all, long time member but 1st time posting in a long while, just thought I'd share this little nasty I came across whilst carrying out a ECIR at a domestic property recently, the family had a small extension built about 20 years ago they reckon and the builder installed this shiny new RCD...
  6. L

    Certs for builders

    I have just done some work for a builder for a new house extension which consisted of, Additional sockets added to existing rfc Additional lights taken from existing lighting circuit. All tested with good results. I have sent a minor works to the home owner and the builder has asked me to...
  7. D

    Builder makes the headlines again....

    For all the wrong reasons... https://uk.news.yahoo.com/cowboy-builders-botch-34000-extension-and-hold-parties-in-owners-house-141040839.html
  8. T

    Large builders

    Does anyone on here have experience or currently do any work for large house builders? What kind of prices do they offer for new build work? Me and my mate just smashed out three 3 bed houses in a week. And no it wasn’t a rough job, we are just fast workers and know how to get it done well...
  9. S

    Bloody builders!!!!

    Hi first time posting just looking for advice from fellow sparks, having troubles with builder at home. He’s suppose to be knocking down some load bearing walls and fitting steels, fitting a kitchen and a couple of windows. Was agreed this week he would knock walls down rip out kitchen and fit...
  10. Top Cat

    Blo*dy Builders!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Called today to do 2nd fix on an extension, 14 downlighters in the ceiling. On 1st fix I spoke to the builder and said leave the cable above ceiling and I will drill the holes. Could you make sure the cables for each light are below the Celotex and could you cut a section of the Celotex away for...
  11. rolyberkin

    Temporary Builders Supplies

    Hi All Has anyone recently installed a temp supply for either UKPN or Western Power? Both for single property developments. I am interested in what structures are appropriate, cannot get hold of them until next week now.
  12. J

    builders supply- amendment 3

    afternoon first time since amendment 3 came out that I have had to install a TT system I need to install site temps on a plot of land ready for new build flats. UKPN will be installing a new PME temp supply Am I right in thinking I am ok to take my tails through a nylon Wiska tail gland-...
  13. JOURNEYMAN

    DOMESTIC SUPPLY USED AS A TEMPORARY BUILDERS SUPPLY FOR HOUSE CONVERSION

    I often work alongside a small team of other trades on flats and house refurbishments for private owners, however on a slightly bigger project than usual, I've been asked to provide a temporary builders board in a large house that is to be converted into four flats. The existing supply into the...
  14. N

    Federation of Master Builders

    Hi all The federation of master builders have been enquiring for me to join them. I was just wondering if anyone else has joined up and if it has been a worthwhile body to be a part of.
  15. L

    builders and there good ideas

    Hi Evening all been to look at a job about installing 2 instant water heaters in this property, no problems you would think. These heaters are zip dex12 11kw nearly 50a each heaters yes 2 of them in same cupboard to power 1 x shower each. The house is 5 bedroom and is only on a 60a supply...
  16. Cadgey123

    Builders done a runner....

    Been doing a bit work for a "builder" over the last few months. He has been paying my invoices reasonably on time and often. I have started a rewire recently which I had taken deposit. Now first fix has just been complete the has went MIA. The client is getting worried now as they are unable...
  17. Pete999

    Changing a plug by the builders

  18. Leesparkykent

    Stupid builders........

    Been doing a barn conversion/extension at a builders house I do work for. All the ceilings are vaulted/exposed oak beams....The builder boarded, insulated and tiled the roof from the outside leaving the beams exposed. Instead of getting me in to put the switch drops in from the chandelier...
  19. R

    EIC customer or builders details

    I normally notify the job with the customers details. However the builder I work for has had a falling out with the customer due to matters not related to my work, and has said the EIC and notifying of the job is to be in his name. Is this allowed? Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk
  20. Z

    Who are the electricians general builders use to sign off anything and everything?

    I've worked for a few builders over the years, and all of them seem to have a "go to" electrician they call upon when needed who'll seemingly sign anything off, regardless of who installed it, how they installed it, or whether or not it complies. I just can't get my head around how there are...

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