Do electricians not want work?

[vwkittie 10]

Moved house recently and there's some rewiring work that needs doing, new consumer unit etc, but we cannot get an electrician for love nor money.

 

Tried several and they either don't answer the phone or promise to call back and never do or promise to come and look and never turn up.

 

The last one we tried (personally recommended by our new neighbours, so we know he's been good in the past) went so far as to turn up and see what needed doing, promised to get back to us with a quote...... and was never heard from again. Doesn't return our calls/voicemails.

 

What's going on? Is there a glut of electrical work and they don't need any more? Do electricians not want tricky work in older properties?

Edited April 15, 2018 by nikki-red

[silverglade5 22]

Paul of Hadfields is a genuine guy who I have used many times and I am sure would quote for what you want carried out. I have no connection with Hadfields apart from being a well satisfied customer of many years.

 

 

Hadfield Electrical & Security Supplies

632 Abbeydale Road

Sheffield

S7 2BA

Telephone: 0114-255 3854

[bottletree 10]

You answered your own question, Do electricians not want tricky work in old houses?

[Thorpist 72]

I had a similar experience with a Joiner, we agreed a price and I told him there was no hurry and he could fit it in when he had a slot. Six months later I got a call and he apologised because he had forgotten about the job, I accepted this and told him to order the parts and do the job, another 6 months and I have not heard a peep from him.

[Bob Arctor 11]

You answered your own question, Do electricians not want tricky work in old houses?

 

Welcome to the British work ethic.

[jaffa1 10]

Just the same with plumbers.

[mossdog 10]

.......it's worth remembering that these days it's never been easier to pass yourself off as a tradesperson!

[Baron99 778]

Try Loxley Electrical. (0114) 233 5274.

 

Run by Warren Trippett. Used him a few times. Decent bloke, reasonable prices.

[psyko 10]

Same as brickie's been let down twice cash waiting

[sammo sparks 15]

If they wanted to do the work, they would do it. It doesn't matter what trade it is, if it doesn't suit them and have alot of work on, they won't do it.

[alarmingmark 32]

Think if may swing both ways ...I've spent time doing quotes for jobs ....never to hear from again ....then a few years down the line , they phone you to sort out someone's mess !

[Cyclone 10]

Think if may swing both ways ...I've spent time doing quotes for jobs ....never to hear from again ....then a few years down the line , they phone you to sort out someone's mess !

 

To be fair, you should absolutely expect to not win every job you quote.

On the other hand, if you want business you should provide a quote when you say you will, turn up when you say you will and if you accept a job then you should do the job.