Hello Geoff, Best to get an on site survey/quotation done, this is a free service to you and you will get 3 quotes. Simply post your job onto rated people's site. You are not obliged to go with any of the quotes- but ever job that's posted is paid for by the relevant tradesmen.if they contact you that means they are interested in your job. If one of them are awarded the job then great news for you both. ratedpeople.com Regards Michael
Dear Geoff I would suggest to post job description on main website . Once you've posted a job with us and had a local tradesman quote, you should have been sent an emailed link to his profile. From here, you can read previous customer recommendations and ratings. I hope this will help Best regards Rafal
Hi Geoff, I've converted many a man cave and dependant on distance, loading and usage would dictate what kind of setup you require. Because the distance is so close the option of using an elevated supply cable is an option, however you should actually be measuring either the distance from your meter supply or from the consumer unit. Most Electricians should not connect the shed via the consumer unit in the house as you should have independance from household electrics should anything occur in either not affecting both. As Russell said you should provide it with its own localised mini consumer unit and be aware your requirements and that the circuits you have installed are adequate. Please also be aware that unless you carry out some major work to the walls and structure of the shed, then the location is still classed as a temporary structure and therefore all sockets, switches and light fixtures should either be IP rated or suitable for the environment. Lastly any shed having powered supplied to it is notifiable under building regulations and therefore will require the statuatory paperwork involved and applicable fees, unless you use a Part P qualified Electrician who is part of a Competent Person Scheme (ie NAPIT, ECA, NICEIC). Kind regards, Matt ELCERT
Hi Geoff, Would need a little more information from you really. What do intend using the power in your shed for? Just a light or socket? It would need to be wired via a RCD/RCBO unit either at your main consumer unit or via a separate consumer unit within the shed.It wouldn't be that expensive to do. Where abouts are you? I would happily have a look and give you a price.Failing that ask on here and you should get an electrician to give you a decent price.Make sure they are affiliated to a body NICEIC / NAPIT etc Hope this helps a little Russ
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