Who Are You Registered With?

[D80]

Currently in the process of registering with NAPIT, we have passed the onsite assesment and we jsut need to return a form and its sorted.

 

[dufjax]

We're with NIC transferred over from ELECSA due to a large contract where the landlord didn’t recognise ELECSA, to be honest I don’t think he would have taken much persuading, say a letter or leaflet from Elecsa. Did try conting ELECSA they didn’t seem bothered and wouldn’t support / supply us with a letter or leaflet or even the time of day to be honest. So we switched back to NIC.
Also had an argument with British gas over a sighting of a consumer unit contacted both NICC and ELECSA. NIC backed be up ELECSA “wouldn’t make a comment”.
I’ve always found NIC friendly and reasonable (the same price as Elecsa, Nic show their price inc VAT so it looks more) despite what Elecsa say.
BUT… I would say Brian Robinson Elecsa East Anglia Assessor is the nicest assessor I have yet met, he really puts you at ease and is very knowledgeable.
So for 1st timers I would still say Elecsa

 

[RexT]

Hi all,

I have registered with Napit on a just 8 scheme to start with. They seem very helpful and good for advice.

I guess the others have strong points but I went with Napit following advice from an electrician.

Whoever you choose I guess it only shows how good the choice is afterwards.

Best wishes to all,

Rex

 

[kozla]

Al of them the same but clients prefer NICEIC for some reason, nice logo:

 

[mikex79]

please see my new thread

Hi everybody
please see my new thread which could be an extension to this thread
which is here:

http://www.electriciansforums.net/inspection-testing-certification-electrical-installations/12317-niceic-elecsa-napit-how-did-you-get-assessment.html

hopely it's alright to "advertise" it here

 

[tickover]

Had my assesment with Elecsa today, Passed with A grade! run a submain to an outbuilding, was bricking it but the Assessor was very friendly and helpful and loved his tea and coffee.. never tried to catch me out or anything like you expect to happen (natural reaction...), So far i am very pleased with my choice and can see ill be staying with them.

Would also like to thank everyone on this forum for their posts, with useful infomation, pointers and advise, they helped me realise there really isnt anything to worry about as long as you know your Regs, can do the job and confident with the meter...

Cheers Guys!
Tickover

 

[Danny Pross]

I am with Elecsa.
As a start up, it was helpful that they din't need to see as many sites for the inspection as NICEIC.
In a previous role as PDH for a different company, I went through the NICEIC mid term assessment also.
I found the NICEIC and Elecsa inspections to be similar in terms of rigour.

I am likely to register with NICEIC later in the year also because they have a much higher public profile.

I am very impressed with the NICEIC "Learning Lounge" as well.

D

 

[JPS]

Registered with Napit 2&1/2yrs, no problems with them. Major problem with all the shoddy work and incompetence in the trade(s).

 

[bugsy]

NIC-EIC
Ive been with them since 1989, at the time the ECA was an old boy's club for larger contractors
I have always found the NIC fair ( not as good since they have changed their status.)
I find the fees generally ( all bodies) a bit over the top especially as most reporting ect id reported on line and the yearly assessments are chared as a additional cost

 

[rocker]

I'm elecsa. I know people always look for NIC because of homes under the bloody hammer and that lot, but elecsa seem to be more neutral whilst NIC will always drag the spark over the coals over the slightest unfounded complaint. Elecsa also have great technical help and just seem to 'be there' for the contractor. I think over time Elecsa will emerge as the 'specialist' scheme, and NIC will prove to be the two-question-and-in cowboy magnet that it really is. I REALLY WANT TO CLARIFY I don't think everyone on NIC is like this and I'm sure most of the people on this site aren't, but I also reckon that in a few years you will all be with elecsa because you will be fed up with being associated with the dross that NIC allow in on a daily basis.....

NAPIT can balls.....