Taylor Wimpey New Build Floor? HELP

JONER1212

Taylor Wimpey want £65 per down light! It's quite a hefty price per light fitting so I'm looking to do the work myself (Electrically qualified) I just wondered if anyone had any experience of lifting the boards.

I don't think it will be too strenuous.

EachPenny

JONER1212 wrote: »

I don't think it will be too strenuous.

Near impossible, and the floor will never be the same again.

As Doozergirl suggests, the usual technique is to cut circular holes incorporating a rebate which plastic plugs fit into. Screwfix/Toolstation sell them, like this one:-
https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-solid-board-cutter-111mm/80049
Shop around to find the right size/quality combination for your needs as the plugs vary considerably in price and quality.

Or as Cornucopia suggests, do the wiring working from below.

tonyh66

JONER1212 wrote: »

Taylor Wimpey want £65 per down light! It's quite a hefty price per light fitting so I'm looking to do the work myself (Electrically qualified) I just wondered if anyone had any experience of lifting the boards.

I don't think it will be too strenuous.

Use the plug cutter recommended, or a plunge saw and cut squares.

C_Mababejive

Lifting chipboard in strategic places requires a great deal of thought, planning and technique otherwise it will be a mess. Thats how it is with modern house builds. The only thing that isnt cheap about them is the inflated selling price.