Thanks to all for your helpful replies.
I don't recall what scheme he was under although I think his van did have that information on.
I'm certain he was not bogus or a builder's mate and has genuinely ceased trading through illness though.
I didn't get an invoice or any paperwork which i expected in the post
I'm a bit worried that contacting the BCO will open a can of worms, although I suppose that will have to be done sooner or later.
Is this sort mess up a common occurrence and do they normally allow another electrician to come in to test the installation
to have it signed off and how much will that cost me approximately?
The complication is that just testing an installation is NOT the same as completing and signing an Electrical Installation certificate...
(what the council want to see)
An installation certificate (or minor works certificate for small jobs) includes a signed declaration confirming that design, Installation and testing has been done in accordance with current wiring regs & building regs...
This of course carries some liabilities, as if at a later date someone finds that work does NOT comply..
there are grounds for pursuing the installer (he who signed the certificate) to put the work right at no additional cost...
The LABC normally want an Installation certificate for any new building work, or someone who can self certify the electrical work to take this legal responsibly for ensuring compliance with BS7671 and Part-P..
If you are an electrician who is register with an approved contractor scheme it is not complicated or time consuming to completer all of the correct paperwork when you have done each job..
And you have an obligation to notify all your work within a deadline to ensure the customer gets their building regs compliance certificate in a reasonable time..
(think its 30days?? but can't remember as always do mine within a week of finishing a job!!)
So....
Your LABC may accept just an inspection and testing report called an EICR (electrical installation condition report)...
OR they may not...
I believe they do actually have the right to ask you to cut back plaster and building structure to expose cable routes etc to verify correct installation practices..
If they so wished!
Personally I still get the opinion that what you are describing sounds more and more like rouge / dodgy builder/electrician scenario...
No certifiucates..
No invoice...
No paper trail to identify a person with the work????
it could be an indication that the work is below standard....
Or maybe someone doing a foreigner whilst working for another firm...
Or doing a Tax avoidance job...
etc..
etc..
I presume you also had no written quote or estimate for the work either???
P.S. re the van thing...
there have been numerous cases of traders pretending to be a member of a scheme that they have never been a member of..
or who that are no longer a member of, either kicked out or just chose not to renew subscription.
even though their van has a few official looking stickers on it.
How long ago was this work done???
Who did you pay.. the builder or the electrician?
Where about in the midlands are you
If you have no idea who he claimed to be with..
you are just going to have to call your council building control