I have a small 2 bedroom flat that a local electrical firm came to 'look at' today, giving me a quote of £1800.00 for a re-wire.
I use the term 'look at' quite lightly as that was all he did, his hands never left his pockets.
I had initialy only asked him for a price for a new Consumer unit and new lighting/switches to bathroom and kitchen. (and test it all afterwards)
I have recessed all of the old surface mounted switches etc, and all of the wiring is in twin and earth, which I would guess is not that old, I havent changed any ceiling roses yet as I was leaving that until last.
The drops from the old roses are in the old twisted cable (cant remember what its called).
The electrician after having a quick look around said, thats going to be £1800.00 for a re-wire as they wouldnt touch it otherwise, he even pointed out the old ceiling roses as one of his reasons (this was slightly annoying as this was the first thing that I told him - I also told him that all the circuits etc in the loft are in twin and earth)
Can anyone give any advice on this, as whatever happens, I dont intend spending £1800.00!
Regards
Rhys
I use the term 'look at' quite lightly as that was all he did, his hands never left his pockets.
I had initialy only asked him for a price for a new Consumer unit and new lighting/switches to bathroom and kitchen. (and test it all afterwards)
I have recessed all of the old surface mounted switches etc, and all of the wiring is in twin and earth, which I would guess is not that old, I havent changed any ceiling roses yet as I was leaving that until last.
The drops from the old roses are in the old twisted cable (cant remember what its called).
The electrician after having a quick look around said, thats going to be £1800.00 for a re-wire as they wouldnt touch it otherwise, he even pointed out the old ceiling roses as one of his reasons (this was slightly annoying as this was the first thing that I told him - I also told him that all the circuits etc in the loft are in twin and earth)
Can anyone give any advice on this, as whatever happens, I dont intend spending £1800.00!
Regards
Rhys