A few questions

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Retired aged 68 from Newcastle Upon Tyne.
I joined to get some knowledge of how the industry works and what is needed to carry out domestic non-notifiable work.

just enough work to have a few extra beers or maybe a better season ticket.

The problem "to get a few extra beers".. is ALWAYS a good objective in my opinion....

Legal requirements about what is needed to do "Non-notifiable" work....
Simple answer "NOTHING"..
As... DIY electrical work is legally permitted in England..

As long as your potential customers are happy...
Then just crack on and get as much work as you can!!

But please make sure you are doing relevant tests and issuing appropriate, (Minor Works), certificates for the work you are doing!!

Do you have access to calibrated test instruments?

Split from "introduce yourself"

 

[Markythesparky]

The problem "to get a few extra beers".. is ALWAYS a good objective in my opinion....

Legal requirements about what is needed to do "Non-notifiable" work....
Simple answer "NOTHING"..
As... DIY electrical work is legally permitted in England..

As long as your potential customers are happy...
Then just crack on and get as much work as you can!!

But please make sure you are doing relevant tests and issuing appropriate, (Minor Works), certificates for the work you are doing!!

Do you have access to calibrated test instruments?

Hi, Thanks for such a swift response. Yeah I’ve got all the tools and test instruments - MFT, Voltage indicator etc. The MFT needs calibration though.
Sole trader or Limited Company - what’s your thoughts?

 

[ProDave]

I would say you still want PL insurance, unless you want to foot the bill if you damage something in a customers house while working,

And register with hmrc as self employed.

 

[Murdoch]

And make sure your vehicle insurance allows for business use too.

Don't bother with Ltd - the accountants costs will make you weep.

 

[Markythesparky]

And make sure your vehicle insurance allows for business use too.

Don't bother with Ltd - the accountants costs will make you weep.

Good shout Murdoch, thanks.

 

[Markythesparky]

I would say you still want PL insurance, unless you want to foot the bill if you damage something in a customers house while working,

And register with hmrc as self employed.

Cheers ProDave - Got a quote for £156 from Hiscox

 

[ProDave]

Mine is sub £100 with Direct Line business.

 

[Markythesparky]

Do a bit more research I think