I'm selling my home, it's a new build from 2004 with the original wiring and no modifications.
My buyer asked a local firm to do an inspection of the gas boiler and a visual inspection of the electrics (checked the breaker, took a few covers off switches and light fittings etc).
Mostly they found a few things not up to code, where things have changed regs-wise since 2004, plus a few things they claim are more important. One of these is the earthing to the gas meter outside, the wire isn't properly attached. And also the RCD was apparently tripping at 15mA (I think it's mA?) rather than 30mA which they claim is a safety issue requiring immediate rectification.
Their survey was reasonably priced (£90 I think) but the quote they've produced is as follows:
I'm nervous I'm being taken for a ride... cheap inspection then find expensive faults... and my buyer is asking this work be done as part of the purchase which is a bit of an unwelcome shock.
Can anyone advise me here?
update: photos added a few posts down
My buyer asked a local firm to do an inspection of the gas boiler and a visual inspection of the electrics (checked the breaker, took a few covers off switches and light fittings etc).
Mostly they found a few things not up to code, where things have changed regs-wise since 2004, plus a few things they claim are more important. One of these is the earthing to the gas meter outside, the wire isn't properly attached. And also the RCD was apparently tripping at 15mA (I think it's mA?) rather than 30mA which they claim is a safety issue requiring immediate rectification.
Their survey was reasonably priced (£90 I think) but the quote they've produced is as follows:
- Consumer unit After the inspection of the above property several issues where raised with the consumer unit and RCD protection. The most economical way of rectifying all issues with the consumer unit is to supply and install a new 17th edition double RCD protected unit complete with MCB's for all circuits.£495.00
- Earth bonding To relocated and protect against the elements the external earth bonding cable to the gas meter. £95.00
- Electrical certificate Should the above issues be rectified an electrical installation certificate will be issued and be valid for 10years from the date of the works being completed. This will also include a 6 year insurance backed guarantee from our governing body the national association of professional inspectors and tester's. £89.00
I'm nervous I'm being taken for a ride... cheap inspection then find expensive faults... and my buyer is asking this work be done as part of the purchase which is a bit of an unwelcome shock.
Can anyone advise me here?
update: photos added a few posts down
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