Purchased buy to let needs rewiring 31 October 2013 at 3:14PM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in House Buying, Renting & Selling 8 replies 1.6K views

Skag

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?

vuvuzela

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.

Prothet_of_Doom

Whilst rewiring is a real PITA, it is great to live in a house which doesn't have dodgy electrics. Happy days redecorating too !!!!

G_M

Skag wrote: »

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?

I can state categorically that a 2nd opinion is a waste of time.

The electrics are fine as is.

Relax.

dimbo61

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.

anselld

G_M wrote: »

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.

Thrugelmir

Skag wrote: »

I didn't have a surveyor to check the property though.

Saved yourself some money. That can be put towards the rewiring.

G_M

I can state categorically that a 2nd opinion is a waste of time.

The
electrics are fine as is.

Relax.

anselld wrote: »

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.....

anselld

G_M wrote: »

Oh G-M you are

In future :silenced:

My tongue in cheek just slips over heads.....

OK, I did wonder! Perhaps sarcasm and electrics don't mix too well.