Fuse box installed for £150 what!!!

[jamie-spark]

No just your usual domestic house with say ten or 12 circuits on it.

Like i said im not allowed to sign off test certs so usually an approved spark comes at my back to test the boadr any problems and i return to rectify them.

Visual inspection doesn't take too long a quick look around the existing board and a sample of sockets, switches and light fittings to check the general condition of the wiring and bonding of course any visible faults are fixed at an additional cost depending on the time they take although generally houses i have worked in have all been in good condition with nothing like borrowed neutrals etc.

And no needaspaks my work is not like spaghetti, guess im unlike yourself in that i do not hang a job out and prefer to get straight down to business.

Would also like to point out that my cheapness is what has gained me repeat custom from the 4 guys (all landlords with multiple properties) i get most of my private jobs from and what gains me more jobs through word of mouth.

Im talking about private jobs as i do not run my own sparky company nor am i self employed

Why are you notallowed to sign installation certs off? you do not need any qualifications tocertify work ,you just need to be a competant person and this can be done byproving (if need be) relevent nvq level 3 ect ect 2391 ect


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No just your usual domestic house with say ten or 12 circuits on it.

Like i said im not allowed to sign off test certs so usually an approved spark comes at my back to test the boadr any problems and i return to rectify them.

Visual inspection doesn't take too long a quick look around the existing board and a sample of sockets, switches and light fittings to check the general condition of the wiring and bonding of course any visible faults are fixed at an additional cost depending on the time they take although generally houses i have worked in have all been in good condition with nothing like borrowed neutrals etc.

And no needaspaks my work is not like spaghetti, guess im unlike yourself in that i do not hang a job out and prefer to get straight down to business.

Would also like to point out that my cheapness is what has gained me repeat custom from the 4 guys (all landlords with multiple properties) i get most of my private jobs from and what gains me more jobs through word of mouth.

Im talking about private jobs as i do not run my own sparky company nor am i self employed

Why are you notallowed to sign installation certs off? you do not need any qualifications tocertify work ,you just need to be a competant person and this can be done byproving (if need be) relevent nvq level 3 ect ect 2391 ect

 

[Guitarist]

i tell you what, standards must be going downhill fast. i cant beleive it took you ALL day! I bet you had to do a written test and everything!

You will know when the profession is in trouble, as the tests will be multiple-choice....

 

[getgraham]

I work in the south-west. Self employed sole trader. I change a ten way CCU for approx £300, tested and certified. I allow a day but it usually takes 4 - 6 hours. I buy the CCU's from B&Q or Screwfix (same retailer) for £50-60 as wholesalers such as CEF charge me £70+ trade price (eh?). Even with extras such as earth bonding I make £200 per change which is a fair days pay for a fair days technical work.

Compared to a plumber who charges £1,000 in labour for a boiler change it's cheap.

 

[electric will]

Shame we can't set a job up in a house and get one of these £150 cu changes in, all on camera and see what we get

 

[Mark_Burgess]

Shame we can't set a job up in a house and get one of these £150 cu changes in, all on camera and see what we get

If you want a real laugh, go back and read post 21 in this thread, get his 'mate' to install one, then I bet you would like to see that in action!!

 

[electric will]

21 mins I'd still be identifying the circuits

 

[Strima]

21 mins I'd still be identifying the circuits

I'd only be halfway through my cup of tea and morning smoke...

 

[ipf]

I'd only be halfway through my cup of tea and morning smoke...

....and that's not allowing for setting your stopwatch

 

[electric will]

I don't see why there's such a big race when dong cu's I allow all day, if I get done by 3 then that's great, bet most of these that rush/short cut them only go home or pub after anyway

 

[mec]

£150 is just not realistic for the complete job and should not be taken seriously. £150 is probably for labour only, and may be excluding Vat, and is probably only the starting price. Ask the same company for a definite detailed quote for a replacement including all labour, materials, paperwork and vat then see what the real charge is. An estimated £150 for replacing a CU does not tell anyone whats included in the price and whats not!

Most people don't have a clue about electrics so will believe anything that they are told £150 just gets their attention and draws them in like throwing bait to catch fish.

You normally find the end price doubles (at least).

If anyone want's to fit a CU for £150, Crabtree 10 way CU with RCD's etc including labour materials testing vat and all paperwork including in the £150 anything else that may crop up with changing the unit then get in touch. I'll sign you up to a contract and be laughing all the way to the bank.