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Had a call from a couple tonight saying they were concerned with the electrical work in their 6 bedroom home which had been retried around 6 months ago. I got there and had a quick look about to give them a quote to finish up odds and ends after the electrician had 'disappeared'. without even starting testing i checked a few things and was shocked with what i saw. PME head on incoming cable, yet no earth out of esco to board. i was surprised so i opened the board cover to test it. yep, no earth to board, or anything for that matter. Once the board was open it was a host of problems. 2x 1mm flexes connected to 32a breakers, 10.5kw shower wired on 6mm and 50a mcb, huge hole for cable entry in back of board, essentially ruining fire rating. They had also complained about 2 'crackling' light switches. opened them up (they were chrome) to find loose connections. plate was earthed to backbone, but obviously no earth was present. I asked was there a certificate supplied, and i know in northern ireland its not statutory, but surely any self respecting spark would have tested it before it was energised to at the very least see if it was safe to turn on. i literally can't believe someone would leave a job like this. they've already been paid and are now uncontactable as would be expected. How can people actually get work doing this and get away with it? its just beyond my belief. sorry for the long story, i feel like a weight has been lifted after that rant lol