01/07/2026
As a qualified Electrician with over 22 years of experience, I have seen high quantities of poor workmanship and DIY electrics, possibly an increase in recent years.
Coming across installations with loose connections, damaged and burnt components that were just caught at the right time, before a fire broke out.
Please ensure you use a reputable, and qualified electrician, registered to an accredited governing body such as the NICEIC or NAPIT, and don't just go off cost.
If the work is notifiable, a certificate from building control will also be required, so the installer will need to be Part P registered.
They need to be fully insured, especially for you as a property owner, as will often void your insurance if they don't meet the above criteria, as most insurers will specify the work needs to be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Handymen/handywomen, youtubers and trainees not under supervision/guidance of company do generally do not meet this criteria, due to not holding the correct required qualifications, and not being able to certify the work.
