Recent content by StephenCatt

Evening all - thanks again for all the responses on this. Sorry I've not got back for a while - I've been working away (which makes this even more difficult to deal with!). The link to the certificate from Taylortwocities was along the same lines as the one we've had, the NICEIC link was very...

Thanks guys - the help is very much appreciated. Something else to add to the list then :? This could turn into a long conversation... ree - I don't think a pic of the ceiling would help unless I'm missing the point! It's all painted and finished now so just looks like any old ceiling. Is...

Thanks both - again, I really appreciate the help. Simon - yes, they are downlights, and they do have insulation around them. Something else to think about then.... thank you for the tip. John - the certificate doesn't mention BS7671, just that the work is compliant with Building Regs 4 &...

Wow - thanks guys - I wasn't expecting such a fast response! Good to see a bit of healthy debate too :lol: Coming back on a couple of points then - to be fair to the builder (I'm doing my best to be balanced here, I'm not being intentionally naive...!) it is in an older part of the house...

Evening folks - I'm a long time lurker here but never posted before. If anyone's got a moment I was after some opinions on what the builders have left up in our loft after completing an extension. Whilst my head was stuck up there looking at the wiring (I have a question on that too...) I...

Hi Folks - I'm after some advice if anyone is willing... We're at the end of our extension which has been managed by our builder using his own contractors for electrics etc.. The building inspector has signed off on the completion certificate and electric certificate has also been issued...