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Hi I have an old fireplace in the kitchen with the chimney breast creating a recess 36cm deep and 1m across. I would like to block this recess off with plasterboard so I have a straight run for my wall cupboards. Is this difficult to do and whats the best way of doing it ? Thanks Nick

Hi. Thanks for your reply. I explained my requirements to the electrician and he carried out the work. Is it not his responsibility to make sure the work carried out meets the necessary regs and to know what is notifiable and if hes not legally qualified to do the work without prior...

Hi. The work is on a new ring that he installed. I don't think they're on an RCD. Looking at the fuse it states "5A M1 15A-45A M2".

Hi Thanks for your reply. Does the location of socket below the washing machine tap contravene any building regulations ? Its my oven in front of socket 3. It now protrudes about an inch at the front. I called today asking about the certificate. I was told someone would call me back...

Hi I have just had an electrician in to add 4 new sockets into my kitchen. After 8 hours work the results are as in the below album. No certificate was supplied for this work either. I would be interested to hear any comments on this work and any advise on any action to take. Thanks...

Socket at completely different height to the other one with damage to plasterboard.

Socket placed in such a way that oven and unit will not fit in gap.

New socket below counter placed directly below water supply for washing machine

Close up of large hole left in my wall.

New socket added with dodgy plaster work and large hole in wall.