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Purchased buy to let needs rewiring
Skag
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I purchased a property a month ago which is now let, and I decided to run an electricity report as per HMO regulations. I didn't have a surveyor to check the property though.
The electrician just reported that he checked 3 circuits so far and they appear to be problematic some causing the safety trip switch to drop (this might as well have been caused by a problematic appliance), and he concluded that the whole house will need to be rewired, sockets removed/replaced etc.
I think that's a bit of a stretch, though I will be getting a second opinion.
Any takes?
The electrician just reported that he checked 3 circuits so far and they appear to be problematic some causing the safety trip switch to drop (this might as well have been caused by a problematic appliance), and he concluded that the whole house will need to be rewired, sockets removed/replaced etc.
I think that's a bit of a stretch, though I will be getting a second opinion.
Any takes?
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What would you like people to say ? I think getting a second opinion and quote is a good idea, however doing it quickly would be best as I'm sure you don't want your tenants living in a house with potentially unsafe electrics as if anything happened, they would certainly be quick to sue you.0
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Whilst rewiring is a real PITA, it is great to live in a house which doesn't have dodgy electrics. Happy days redecorating too !!!!0
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I purchased a property a month ago which is now let, and I decided to run an electricity report as per HMO regulations. I didn't have a surveyor to check the property though.
The electrician just reported that he checked 3 circuits so far and they appear to be problematic some causing the safety trip switch to drop (this might as well have been caused by a problematic appliance), and he concluded that the whole house will need to be rewired, sockets removed/replaced etc.
I think that's a bit of a stretch, though I will be getting a second opinion.
Any takes?
The electrics are fine as is.
Relax.0 -
Welcome to the world of being a Landlord it is easy to get rich quick !
Go for a total rewire and then you know all the electrics are safe, 4 double sockets in each bedroom, electric cooker and hob, extra cable for electric shower just in case the gas central heating breaks down.0 -
I can state categorically that a 2nd opinion is a waste of time.
The electrics are fine as is.
Relax.
The OP needs to get an acceptable EICR to meet HMO management regs.
Complete rewire may be OTT, but it *can* be necessary if testing indicates that insulation is breaking down for example.0 -
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I can state categorically that a 2nd opinion is a waste of time.
The
electrics are fine as is.
Relax.The OP needs to get an acceptable EICR to meet HMO management regs.
Complete rewire may be OTT, but it *can* be necessary if testing indicates that insulation is breaking down for example.
Oh G-M you are
In future :silenced:
My tongue in cheek just slips over heads.....0
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