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Fill out a PIR (or an EIC if you did the work) and bob's your auntie :D

Some points I notice you live in Ayrshire so I would reccomend me :D :) Also Part P does not appkly to Scotland- there is no notification required. List of competent companies in Scotland. http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/SearchCoResults.asp Competent persons in Scotland...

Used to work in a fairly large place 12 years ago. They did call out. We got £28 for weeks standby (extra on top of pay) And also 4 hour at time and a half if called out. (if we were back out within 4 hours there was no extra). If we were called back out 4 hours and 5 mins after first...

where are you? different regs apply all over the uk. link allpies to the area of scotland I am in, and also should apply to most other parts of scotland...

My company (small but perfectly formed :D) is not - and has no intention of going down the vat route. I don't do the big jobs, and it's only me in the firm. by going vat registered I can stand to lose a fair slice of the domestic market.

Got a rewire next week, why don't you just pop up to Scotland :D

as you have no lights and it's dark I suggest you get a torch and have a look for your marbles :lol:

You should use a competent person for the work, links below In Scotland: Individuals regitered; http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp Companies http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/SearchCo.asp?T=Construction&ID=2 In England and Wales: http://www.competentperson.co.uk

no earth usually indicates a rewire. I must agree Make sure paperwork is included in the price.

certificates are good You need them more than ever, the Single Survey Scheme is on the horizon. If you have had any work done you will be asked for paperwork. No paperwork = further investigation may be required (you may be asked to pay for a report) I am in SELECT and enrolled with the...

You should use a competent person for the work, links below In Scotland: Individuals regitered; http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp Companies http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/SearchCo.asp?T=Construction&ID=2 In England and Wales: http://www.competentperson.co.uk Just an...

had a similar problem with JCC trannies last year. Wouldn't dim (tried 3 dimmers and 2 sets of trannies). Ended up ripping them all out and putting in GU10's. All fine. JCC tech couldn't tell me what brand of dimmers worked with their trannies. 'THEY MUST HAVE CHANGED COMPONENTS IN THE FAR...

Where in the UK are you? Prices vary across the UK Building regs differ also. a rewire can cost from £1700 - £3500 or more (if lots of spots)

http://www.electricalsafetycouncil.org.uk/pdf/BestPracGuideJan07secure.pdf

make sure you steer clear from gainsborough. craaaaap (in my opinion)

you can usually tell if a supply is tns or tncs (if it's not visually obvious) do a Ze (L-E) do a PSC (short circuit current L-N) if readings are very similar TNC-S If there is a decent difference TN-S

use GET exclusive range. Try their catalouge I use their stuff all the time. No problems.

be glad you live down south. In Scotland, it is the house holder who has topay for inspection and testing and any remedial works required to bring the installation up to an acceptable standard.

An electrician with decent test equipment and the ability to use it well should be able to isolate the fault. If the firm have a PAT tester they would be able to eliminate all your appliances. Another point. If you have one of those kettles that sit on a base then it may be the culprate...

mine had abattery low thing- plays up for a bit before it lets you know the batteries have had it.