How to find a reputable electrician?

Hello123_2

Hi,

Sorry if this is in the wrong place but I am trying to find a website which can recommend reputable electrians. Is there such a thing? I can only seem to find contractors, not individuals.

Also, who would I need to go to make a complaint about an electrician? To cut a long story short, I am £500 out of pocket and have only had sockets done in one room since August. He won't answer the phone.

Hope someone can help. Am losing faith in this trade altogther. Several havn't even turned up to give quotes, and some have been horrendous.

iamcornholio

Contact trading standards about the complaint, or make a county court claim or if you have his details of any claimed professional membership contact them

Check your local council for any approved trader scheme

Hello123_2

Didnt think to contact the council thanks!

Also, should a plumber provide a certificate after fitting a new central heating system? He said we dont need one he just sends something for the boiler guarantee??

ic

Assuming its a gas boiler, you should get a gas safe certificate, and the work registered with the building control department at the council.

dawn_rose

i aways go off recommendation, mty dads in the trades so he knows whos good and who to avoid like the plague.

KateLiana27

1. Personal recommendations if at all possible - but even then, make sure they are registered with a competent persons scheme (NICEIC, ECA, can't remember the rest). Don't take their word for it - verify their details with the relevant registration body before hiring them. You can look them up on their websites, or call them if unsure.

2. Find a local installer directly from the registration bodies' websites. You can search for your local area.

There are sadly a lot of cowboys out there.

Leif

Personal recommendation from someone you trust. Also if you have had very good work from someone, they might be able to give you a name, although that is more risky. I asked the company who installed my kitchen to recommend a tiler that they use, and he did a good job. I knew they only used good trades people.

baldelectrician

You should use a competent person for the work, links below
In Scotland:
Individuals registered;
http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/ListAC.asp
Companies
http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/register/Sear...struction&ID=2
In England and Wales:
http://www.competentperson.co.uk


Have a look on the web, look at reviews and ask around.
Some revews are put on these 'myhammer/mybuilder' sites by people associated with the trader, so remember to look for lots of glowing reviews with a pinch of salt