Replacing electric shower

supersub_3 · 9 July 2008 at 8:02AM

I've been quoted £80 for replacing an old Triton shower with another similar (same model but slightly updated, so different shape). Obviously, I've bought the shower! Does this sound OK? I've used him before but got a feeling his rates have gone up - but then, I don't know how long a job like this should take.

phill99 · 9 July 2008 at 10:47AM

Remember you are not paying for time you are paying for expertise. £80 seems realistic, even on the cheap side to me. Just make sure he is registered with one of the trade bodies like the NIC and has liability insurance.

CherylOB · 9 July 2008 at 1:20PM

I was quoted £120 to reconnect mine, so £80 sounds good to me!

supersub_3 · 9 July 2008 at 2:01PM

Thanks - maybe I'd better book him quick!

sh51sgh · 9 July 2008 at 4:52PM

I'm an electrical contractor in the north east, as long as your electrician is part P registered and gives you a minor works certificate, and in my opinion issues a building control notification (we would) to confirm that everything is to regs you've had a steal.

baldelectrician · 9 July 2008 at 5:06PM

sh51sgh wrote: »

I'm an electrical contractor in the north east, as long as your electrician is part P registered and gives you a minor works certificate, and in my opinion issues a building control notification (we would) to confirm that everything is to regs you've had a steal.

I don't do Part P (Scotland), but I was under the impression that Part P notification was not required for a direct like for like repalcement.

A BS7671 minor works is still required.

EliteHeat · 10 July 2008 at 4:46AM

baldelectrician wrote: »

I was under the impression that Part P notification was not required for a direct like for like repalcement

So was I. I would also get a plumber to do the work, not an electrician.

sparky883 · 10 July 2008 at 12:00PM

Part p is not required for "like for like" replacement so a minor work cert does not need to be issued,But it does not hurt to have one anyway,£80-00 is about right.
Plumber or Electrician now thats a diffucult one,I would say Electrician as he should not moan about connecting the water,Where as the plumber might not be sure on the electrics.
In fact i think £80 for connection is really good-Its not the time it takes us to do a job its all the other stuff that goes with it.
Public Liability Insurance
Waste Transfer Notices
Electrical Qualications
Plumbing Qualifications
Commersial Vehicle Insurance
18% Tax (self-employed)
Fuel
Advertising costs
College refesher fees
Materials
Thats the £80 used up then

Oh The Joys Of Being Self-Employed!!

baldelectrician · 10 July 2008 at 12:43PM

sparky883 wrote: »

Part p is not required for "like for like" replacement - Yes
so a minor work cert does not need to be issued - I disagree

A few lines from the IEE (the people who issue BS7671 - the wiring regs)
This is the guidance notes on the Minor Works cert

Scope

[FONT=Arial,Arial]The Minor Works Certificate is intended to be used for additions and alterations to an installation that do not extend to the provision of a new circuit. Examples include the addition of socket-outlets or lighting points to an existing circuit, the relocation of a light switch etc. This Certificate may also be used for the replacement of equipment such as accessories or luminaires, but not for the replacement of distribution boards or similar items. Appropriate inspection and testing, however, should always be carried out irrespective of the extent of the work undertaken.
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A minor works cert should be issued for any electrical works - even changing a light fitting- how do you know the earth is ok?
I run my own business, but I find that the small jobs lead to better things and word of mouth.

sparky883 · 10 July 2008 at 3:59PM

I just wish that people would stop messing with electrics when they have not got a clue,Am thinking about putting a premiun rate number on our websites for all the people who expect electricians to diagnose and fix faults over the telephone perhaps its the area we trade from (Birmingham) which has alot of inner city low income areas.
I had to pay a Corgi registered Gas fitter £80 the other week to disconnect my fire 10 minute job,I did not mind he was the right mean for the job.
We get at least 5-10 calls a week asking for electrical installion certificates to be issued by us for work we have not done-No chance!
Looked at a kitchen the other week-The cooker feed not used anymore,Had a connector block on the end and attached were 10 pieces of 1.0mm twin and earth each going to twin sockets this was the homeowners handywork and he would not even admit it to make our job easier.

gollum007 · 11 July 2008 at 12:08AM

I paid £65 about a month ago (Norwich).
You want a plumber with electrical qualifications, not an electrician really

Standard Corgi job really.

Cheers

-Gollum

Replacing electric shower

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