I have just sent them an email threatening legal action, I will be on the phone in the morning to find out which numpty works on the Elesca technical line who thinks an electrician can cut all the supply from a property.
Hi Kathleen,
I am so sorry to hear that the advise and guidance I have given has not been acted upon. There are now a number of avenues that you can take.
Firstly let us take stock of the facts.
There is no evidence of connections within the kitchen to suggest that he carried out proper diligence in making the circuits safe at the time of works. He has cut and left unsafe connections to the junction box for the kitchen lighting, again making them unsuitable for re-use.
All of this was done without your knowledge or consent.
I understand that you were made aware that the electrician had refused to work upon the existing circuits, and would not connect them. This is fine and well within his rights, however he has not disconnected them, he has cut them out of service in such a way that they can now not be used.
In English law you can now question the advise he has given, this is a TORT referring to professional negligence, clearly any court would find in your favour as he admits he has done no wrong and is entitled to do so. In my opinion he has acted outside his knowledge and expertise.
We can provide expert witness to establish this claim.
I also understand that he is now compiling a report as to the DANGER of the circuit, my advise and any law courts admittance is that this report would be void as it was not issued to you for reference before the works were carried out. As I have previously stated there is no evidence of any actions taken to complete the existing ring circuit when the kitchen was refit.
This means that bare connections are now embedded within the walls of the kitchen making it impossible to energise the circuit.
Actions I now urge you to undertake.
Make a formal complaint, the electricians scheme provider has 48 hours upon receipt of such complaint to act.
Make a formal complaint to the main contractor.
Consider police involvement as criminal damage has taken place.
Jointly sue for professional negligence as the advise you have been given is clearly wrong.
Any or all of these actions are within your rights and we can provide expert witnesses to establish each claim.
Should evidence be required we will have to rip out the new kitchen to take photo evidence of the existing circuits in the walls, if you are aware of where the old sockets were located this could be kept at a minimum, but would help to prove that due diligence was not taken.
We can carry out tests on the effected circuits that will show any comparison to those submitted and identify any danger.
I would hope that this would not be necessary and you get the matter resolved amicably, however our services are at your disposal for any court action that you wish to undertake.
Yours sincerely
That is a copy of the latest email I sent, she has forwarded it to all parties so it should be interesting to see what develops.
