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Well, just got off the phone to my local buildings control.....£230 for 1st fix inspection and final certificate. What i am also in the process of doing is looking into a home renovation grant as the rest of the wiring is out of date (old wylex board - no apparent bonding etc etc) Looks...

Thats the whole thing.......... LET ME REITIRATE ONE MOR FINAL TIME - I DO NOT EXPECT TO GET A SPARK TO COME AND GIVE ME A SIGNATURE ETC BASED SOLELY ON SOMETHING I THREW TOGETHER MYSELF THINKING THAT IT WAS CORRECT - I FULLY EXPECT TO HAVE TO PAY TO AT SOME POINT FOR AN EXPERT TO INSPECT...

Am i right in assuming then Kevin, that you indeed like to pay more for something even if you can get it cheaper? Dont tell me, if you go to the supermarket and see the same thing on the shelf, you choose the more expensive one just for the hell of it?

Just what do you mean Kevin?

I cant see the problem with me wanting to do the work myself.......if its done correctly. As an example, Joe may be a fairly proficient mechanic who knows his way around the inside of an engine....he knows that he can change a fan belt. replace a distributor etc.....HOWEVER if he does the...

Did i say "ALL"??? NO i didnt.......i just said its some experience ive had. Excuse me on having seen some rough work and commenting about it....it wasnt a pop at electricians - i was merely stating a fact. Dont jump down my throat for god's sake man! Ease up a wee bit! Yes, agree theres...

I too appreciate exactly what Bernard has said. Because i am a DIYer in terms of wanting to tackle some of my own electrical installtion, im automatically deemed to fall into the category of "oh no, not another incompetent bodger" I fully appreciate the need for things to be safe and for...

ColJack, Yeah you could say im a bit irritable. Apologies for that. And apologies to you Noz. I know you guys are only out to protect the incompetent DIYer and give advice but i have had weeks of trying to get this sorted.....can you understand my level of frustration? I have...

Its been nice chatting to some of you guys.....im now completely fed up of everyone saying the same thing over and over. Im gonna call it a day on this site as practical advice seems very sparse.

Thanks to all for the good advice i have received. No thanks to those who just critisize me wanting to do take an interest in doing the work myself. To those people, remember when you were starting out....you needed someone to help you didnt you? Now your qualified (by means of an...

Thanks ColJack. Oh and Noz.....any chance as your in flintshire you could give me your trading name so i can wipe you off my list of sparks i WOULD call to come do the work for me[removed] Abuse removed Moderator 9

Noz.....oh forget it........i really cant be [removed] tryin to explain myself again when you havent read the full thread. [removed] Swearing removed. Moderator 9

OK....forget this. All i was tryin to do was get some advice.....maybe i should come back as attractive blonde i might get some without lots of winging about you cant do this and cant do that.... Seems apparent that the lot of you were prepared to help her out as much as possible?

Lets get this straight once and for all. I dont want a freebie signature or MWC etc.....what i wouldnt mind (if i could get it which is doubtful) is a spark who would come out at various stages to check my work. Im here to get as much advice so that IF i chose to use this route, then i...

Have already stated that i dont mind paying a fee.....problem is as again i stated is getting someone to do it.

ColJack, The job itself consists of the following: Extending into the ring on one side of the kitchen where a double socket is. This is to include two 13a FCU's to feed my undercounter w/machine and d/washer. Similar the other side. at one point, where single socket is, extend into...

You hit the nail on the head there....thats what i was meaning by signing off my work....finding someone who would say 1st fix is ok, etc etc.... Maybe you thought i was just gonna go ahead and fire the whole lot up and then ask for a freebie certificate. This isnt what i meant. Im happy...

Steve. I didnt mean to sound like i was disregarding your advice. as you know i am grateful for it. I only asked as i looked at my CU and realised the hob and shower were on the same MCB. didnt know how this would affect what you had suggested hence me asking.

I ment the not a paying job from the aspect that the spark in question wouldnt be able to charge for the physical side of the work....obviously i dont expect to get something like an inspection for free and as my understandin of things is, and from what ive been told....no one will sign off on...