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[PCDJ1546081230 36]

Ok so this is a cheeky one but wondered if anyone can help me.

Are there any experienced trades people here that wouldnt mind giving a bit of free advice to a fellow special?

I have just had a survey back and it has flagged up some items that I have a terrible idea may cost a small fortune to repair.

I have emailed a few local people found via google but am trying to get a bit more of an idea of cost with out spending a small fortune in specialist surveys etc.

Would any builders/roofers be willing to take a look at this survey and offer some advice? I even have pictures of the problem areas as a full building survey was undertaken.

Also I have an electrics question if we happen to have any sparky types here.

Thanks in advance to anyone kind enough to respond

Cheers

PCDJ

[Wrighty112 0]

I am an electrician, fire away...

[PCDJ1546081230 36]

Thanks a million

I have been told the following about the electrical system in a house built 1930/1940.

The mains electricity supply rises in the cupboard under the staircase and

is connected to a 100AMP fuse (Photograph 24). The meter and distribution board is

located alongside the supply and consists of a 7 Way MCB board fitted with 80amp RCD

protection (Photograph 25). The board is fully labelled but there are no spare ways for

future expansion."

We would recommend in his instance that the system be inspected

and tested by a NICEIC qualified electrician and a periodic inspection report obtained""

Photos given also show black cables which some have said may indicate system is out of date??

How much do you reckon I am looking at for an inspection of the system

Edited September 11, 2012 by PCDJ

[Wrighty112 0]

For a PIR (Periodic Inspection Report) you normally only pay for the time the electricians there. For a 7 way board and 2/3 bed house you can normally test is fulling in 3 to 4 hours (depending if nothing is found and needs further investigated). My company charge £20/hr so around £60-£80 for time is normally however some companies also charge for generating the certificate, which can be around £30-£50 (we dont).

So you could be expected to pay anything from £60-£130. You will get a certificate, which has all the tests recored and then all visual checks noted (if anything looks ''odd'')

[Soapyw 38]

Not to be mr negative, but we recently took on a 50s house and the initial electrical work highlighted the need for a full rewire! 2k later and it's now all good! Many of our light fittings had no earth, there were overloaded junctions everywhere and some wiring was bubbling due to age / excess current. We initially just had a panel installed and the rcd was constantly tripping due to the dodgy wiring,

Our survey picked up the roofs which weren't leaking but in need of repair. Two flat roofs, approx 20mx10m. We paid 3k for an epdm rubber roof to be applied, longer lasting than tar and felt.

We have a couple of damp issues, told the pro's charge a fortune. My builder (also a special) said the damp course was fine, so just using paints and ventilation to manage it. I did move two big piles of rubble in the cellar that were touching the floor joists.

I've been doing loads of other work so am happy to share my un qualified, bodge and hope for the best experience if it helps!

[McFlurry 88]

I'm a chartered building surveyor, if you want a breakdown of the report give me a shout. Some things such as damp proof courses in older houses are often pointless suggestions, the electrics are usually put in as a "they look a bit old so I'll let someone else's insurance deal with it..."