rewire choosing between 2 unregistered firms to do the job

[Mike Johnson]

10% retention against any sub-contractor is normal on most construction projects by the main contractor.

 

[Pretty Mouth]

Not every electrician who isn't registered is a cowboy, and being registered doesn't automatically mean an electrician isn't a cowboy.

I'm not registered, and use a 3rd party certifier to notify work. Personally, I don't bill my customers until they have receipt of notification (though I don't tend to do larger jobs such as rewires). Ask your chosen company for their insurance certificates, qualifications, check their internet reviews (the bad reviews say more than the good ones) and ask for references. This should help weed out the wrong'uns

 

[streamer]

I would go with the second one where his friends company will sign it off. If he's going to use it as his assessment then he should make a good job of it.

 

[ipf]

Not every electrician who isn't registered is a cowboy, and being registered doesn't automatically mean an electrician isn't a cowboy.

True, but it would be interesting to see what percentage of the actual cowboys are registered. Might be a bit on the light side, I feel.

 

[IAmSparkytus!]

Interesting for me that the OP mentions the spark saying he can do the work but can't sign it off. I'm a qualified supervisor for the company I work for and my NICEIC inspector told me that this would allow me to sign off any work I carry out for myself as well (not that I do any).

 

[DPG]

Interesting for me that the OP mentions the spark saying he can do the work but can't sign it off. I'm a qualified supervisor for the company I work for and my NICEIC inspector told me that this would allow me to sign off any work I carry out for myself as well (not that I do any).

Interesting. I didn't think that was allowed.

 

[loz2754]

My NICEIC area engineer used to moan about not being able to sign off work on his own house!

 

[ipf]

My NICEIC area engineer used to moan about not being able to sign off work on his own house!

If you mean you’re NICEIC inspector.......now there is a real case for HIM sorting YOU out with the tea and biscuits. ?

 

[7029 dave]

My NICEIC area engineer used to moan about not being able to sign off work on his own house!

Demonstrates the madness of it all.!