Price to de energise supply and re energise

[coopersim]

can anyone advise how much this will cost? to de energise supply and re energise

I have a broken electricity supply box and the cable in to the box passes through the box, so looking at it, it will need the supplier to de energise, my sparky to replace the box, then the suppliers to re energise.

Just some advice really please, who to ask, approx costs (if there's a table of fixed costs) obviously not looking to break forum rules by asking for prices outright!

Is it possible to change the box without de energising?

Thanks.

 

[Adam_151]

Is this the box on your outside wall that the metering equipment sits in?

 

[coopersim]

Hello,

Yes the box is one of the white boxes recessed in to the wall (on the outside) with a greypipe entering in the bottom left side of the box

 

[JohnD]

that will be tricky, as pulling the fuse will leave the incomer live.

I'd be thinking of cutting a slot in the box that the cable will pass though. Presumably it wil be in the bottom so not a rain hazard. I imagine you could glue the piece back afterwards, and apply some silicone sealant on the inside.

You will still need the fuse out so you can feed everything else back in, and the metering company would have to refit and reconnect the meter.

You really need to contact your electrcity supplier, who will pass the query onto the company that does the work. Don't rely on guesses from us. If it is in a dangerous condition they should be out quite quickly, and will be familiar with the quickest way to do it. You never know, they might even still have a contracting arm that will do the whole job.

 

[coopersim]

Thanks for the advice. I know, you're spot on, and I have every intention of contacting them - which is a whole other story!

I really want it doing properly, and am prepeared to pay for it to be done correctly.

As it presently stands, I complained to the builder that built the house about the state the box was left in, they came and fitted a door from an oppositly hinged box, found that the latch would not operate the correct way to lock the door, cut a notch out of the box so that the door would close - but not lock!!! and left it like that.

Now the stupid door opens in the wind and bangs about and looks a right state!

I will get in touch with EON - my supplier....

Thanks again all !

 

[coopersim]

Just been on the phone to EON, they're sending me a self quoting form! But say it will be at least £500 !!

 

[wiggles]

I don't get the impression from the description that there is anything dangerous here but I could be wrong? Obviously the box does need to be weatherproof and it sounds like it’s not at the moment. I guess you could remedy that by fitting a small catch to keep the door closed.

If that’s not good enough or the instillation is dangerous, the builder made the mistake in the first place so I would write to them and tell them that you are not satisfied with their bodged repair and request that they make good. Highlight that they left the cutout exposed to weather and the curious prying hands of children etc.

 

[Softus]

It's so obvious to anyone that this is the builder's responsibility that I wonder why you haven't forced them to either do it or pay for having it done.

What's missing from this story?

 

[Deleted member 54734]

I get a lot of broken doors on outside box's in my job.

If it's a new home the builder should remedy it and pay all cost's incurred in my opinion.

Failing that a small catch can be fitted as suggested above but this can look untidy.

I've not known doors to be lefthanded and right handed tho, are you sure they've hinged it correctly?

Please be aware that the box is the builders / home owners responsibility not the suppliers or DNO's as I get asked to fit new box's a lot.

Post a pic then we can maybe give you more idea's on what to do.

 

[coopersim]

I complained to the builder that built the house about the state the box was left in, they came and fitted a door from an oppositly hinged box, found that the latch would not operate the correct way to lock the door

Softus, nothing to hide in this problem, I did mention it was the builder that screwed it up, and I have given them ample time and opportunity to fix it, I am now in the position to claim compensation from them and deal with the matter as I see fit!

The door is definatley hinged differently as the picture of the lightning flash is in the top right corner, and appears upside down !!

 

[Softus]

Softus, nothing to hide in this problem, I did mention it was the builder that screwed it up, and I have given them ample time and opportunity to fix it, I am now in the position to claim compensation from them and deal with the matter as I see fit!

That's a slightly distorted view of how the law can support you in getting remedy.

The thing you need to do is engage a suitable qualified person to replace the damaged parts. Before they start work, tell the builder what's happening and give them a final opportunity, pointing out (politely, and with no emotion) that you are holding them liable for the cost of the repairs, and that you will apply to the County Court if they do not pay for those costs within 14 days of completion of the work.

In doing the repairs you must be seen to mitigate your losses, so this is one of those situations where you should obtain two quotes for the work. If necessary, pay to the repairer that don't end up using a nominal sum for preparing the quote.

You'll have to pay the repairer, but don't pay them until you get a fully itemised invoice - tell the repairer when you engage them that you will be needing this paperwork. Send a copy of the invoice to the builder, and give them 14 days to pay up.

If they don't pay, then send a "Notice of Proceedings" to the builder, giving 7 days before you apply to the court. You can apply to the court online.

Keep a diary of every call, conversation, letter, and decision.

If you do all of the above then the court will hold you in high regard and your claim should be straightforward. Include a modest sum for telephone calls and letters, say £25.

 

[coopersim]

No fear! I'm a master complainer, I could have saved you the bother of that informative answer!

But thanks anyway

 

[Softus]

No worries. Hopefully any trainee complainer reading this will benefit.