Electrical works not signed off by an electrician - is this a problem?

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We had some new lights (halogens) put in by a friend who's a qualified electrician but I didn't get any paperwork.

Also a friend who's a plasterer / general builder a while back also replaced some wiring when putting in a shower, but he's not a qualified electrician. I can't remember now how much electrical work he did or exactly what it was now. (I can ask).

The solicitor is asking for details of all works. Are these going to be a problem? Should I try to get them signed off now?

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dont know about electrics ,but when we sold our last house, we needed a fensa certificate for french doors my dh put in, as we didnt have paperwork the solicitor had insurance drawn up for it, i think it cost about £12.

Francs is correct just get indemnity insurance-less hassle and cheaper I would imagine!

nobody else can certify an electrical installation after the fact (it has to be filled in and signed by the Designer, Installer and Tester, who may or may not be the same person) apart from the Building Control officer if it is included in the scope of building work. However you can have an Electrical Condition Report done (used to be a Periodic Inspection Report) which is usually considered acceptable when, as often happens, non-notifiable work has been done and not certified.

Electrical work in bathrooms is notifiable under building regulations and more likely to cause raised eyebrows (also kitchens, saunas and swimming pools).

It is important to have this done by an electrician who is a member of a Competent Persons Scheme

An Indemnity might do, but then the buyer might still want to commission a report and use it as a tool to bargain down the price.

Thanks all for your replies.

Do you think I can feasibly go back to my electrician friend who did the work and get some paperwork from him now?

Is that above board?

you can ask, yes.