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thanks all - that's good to know. I was pretty disappointed when I saw it but didn't know whether it was standard practice or not. There are already holes all over the place from where the new wires are put in so it didn't seem like it a few more would hurt. I might get the builders to rip some...

Hello, I'm having a full rewiring done by a professional. He's just removed all the old wires and lights (after installing the new ones) but I was surprised that there are still plenty of the old wires visible and the metal casings for the sockets are left there. One ceiling light has just...

I had the EIRC come back as Unsatisfactory with C2/C3 defects and FI and need for a new consumer unit. The wiring system is estimated 35 years old, so happy to replace it all. Does anyone know whether, if you use a registered Competent Person, you can do the work without getting Listed Building...

Okay, thanks. I'll do that.

I'm buying it as a refurb project so I'm willing to have rewiring if needed (it's only a one-bedroom flat). I've asked the buyer to provide a report but I don't want to wait for it to complete the consent form. Would it be possible to update the externals, i.e. switchboard and sockets without a...

Hello, I'm writing a consent form for the council to make changes to a flat I'm buying in a listed building. I've asked the owner for a report on the state of the wiring etc. but want to submit the form asap as it takes two months for them to respond. I think it pretty likely the wiring was last...