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I had electrical work done by an electrician who couldn't sign off work and left it unfinished, adding thousands onto the initial quotation. What do I do ?
Asked by Samantha j carr-pellWhenever you have electrical work carried out in your home, make sure that the electrician that you ...
View full answerIs an electrician responsible for supplying a Part P Certificate on completion of installation work?
Asked by Clive coleAll electrical installation work must meet Part P of the Building Regulations. Apart from some type...
View full answerHow can I find out if an electrician is qualified to rewire my house?
Asked by Linda gloverIf you are planning to have your home rewired, you should always use a registered electrician. You c...
View full answerPart M of the Building Regulations states that in new buildings, switches and sockets should be loca...
View full answerIf an electrician is not registered, can they certify their own work?
Asked by Paul SheppersonNo – an unregistered electrician cannot self-certify work that is notifiable under Part P of the Bui...
View full answerI'm having a kitchen fitted, what should I be paying for the Part P Certification for electrical work?
Asked by RobYou should not be charged extra for certification, if work is notifiable under Part P of the buildin...
View full answerIf you are planning electrical work in the home, you should always get the electrician to inspect th...
View full answerWhat certification should I receive after having electrical work completed in the home?
Asked by SP electricalMost fixed electrical installation work in homes in England and Wales must, by law, meet Part P of t...
View full answerThe Part P certificate itself doesn’t need to be renewed, but you should keep it in case you sell th...
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