Hi,
I started extending my house back in Feb 2005, initially with a single storey rear extension, then a two storey side extension a couple of years later (same planning app etc.)
When I started, the attitude seemed to be that DIY electrics was still okay (despite Part P). The work to be done was covered under a single LABC notification.. I spoke to the building inspector and he was happy for me to do the electrics if a qualified electrician did the appropriate tests, and the electrician who installed/connected my boiler indicated he would be happy to run those tests (he viewed the kitchen wiring runs when installed and was happy with them)
Over the past 8 years we have slowly plugged away at finishing the build - with a great deal of help from on here I might add. As I have family in various trades I have done most things (except brickwork and plastering neither of which I can get the knack for).. which is probably why it has taken so long, having kids severely reduces the time and energy available for this kind of work!
As we are now nearing the end of the build I need to work out what I am going to do around the electrics and obtaining my completion certificates.. My original building inspector has emigrated and I believe my electrician left the business.. I have photographic evidence of the majority of the wiring installation. I would like to engage an electrician to fit a new CU and complete an EICR/Part P testing.
When I phone up a new electrician and/or my new building inspector what are likely to be the reactions? Will an electrician be able to give me sufficient documentation for the Building inspector to issue a final cert?
I've read a number of posts around this area on here, but none seem to be quite the same as my situation..
cheers
Trev
I started extending my house back in Feb 2005, initially with a single storey rear extension, then a two storey side extension a couple of years later (same planning app etc.)
When I started, the attitude seemed to be that DIY electrics was still okay (despite Part P). The work to be done was covered under a single LABC notification.. I spoke to the building inspector and he was happy for me to do the electrics if a qualified electrician did the appropriate tests, and the electrician who installed/connected my boiler indicated he would be happy to run those tests (he viewed the kitchen wiring runs when installed and was happy with them)
Over the past 8 years we have slowly plugged away at finishing the build - with a great deal of help from on here I might add. As I have family in various trades I have done most things (except brickwork and plastering neither of which I can get the knack for).. which is probably why it has taken so long, having kids severely reduces the time and energy available for this kind of work!
As we are now nearing the end of the build I need to work out what I am going to do around the electrics and obtaining my completion certificates.. My original building inspector has emigrated and I believe my electrician left the business.. I have photographic evidence of the majority of the wiring installation. I would like to engage an electrician to fit a new CU and complete an EICR/Part P testing.
When I phone up a new electrician and/or my new building inspector what are likely to be the reactions? Will an electrician be able to give me sufficient documentation for the Building inspector to issue a final cert?
I've read a number of posts around this area on here, but none seem to be quite the same as my situation..
cheers
Trev