What's covered?
Any parts and installation methods provided by LJD Electrical as part of an agreed body of work.

What's not covered?
Consumable items such as incandescent light bulbs and cord flexes or any parts not sourced by LJD Electrical.

Example:
If you want me to install a new lighting circuit in an extension, and to fit a ceiling luminaire you have sourced yourself from B&Q etc, my guarantee would cover the physical wiring, switch, circuit breaker, installation method and installation materials where applicable (such as a plaster finish on a channelled section of wall, cable supports, junction boxes, etc). My guarantee would not extend to the luminary you have supplied or to consumable parts such as halogen light bulbs.

Consumable parts
Although not covered by my guarantee, such parts when supplied by LJD Electrical are covered by their usual manufacturer warranty and should be expected to have a reasonable lifespan according to their purchase price point, manufacturer claims and how and where they are being used. For example, if I provide long life energy efficient light bulbs for your living room and they fail after six months, you can request replacements from me at no charge and I will send the failed units back to the manufacturer along with a strongly worded letter voicing my opinion of their long life claims.


Wear and tear, accidental or malicious damage
My guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear or damage inflicted accidentally or maliciously. Knocking a nail through a cable that is buried in the wall directly above a socket outlet, little Johnny playing Tarzan on the ceiling light or vandals throwing stones at your outdoor security light would require repair work at a chargeable rate.

 

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Intruder alarms
My guarantee covers any supplied equipment and the installation work surrounding a burglar alarm installation, however LJD Electrical accepts no liability for loss, injury or damage resulting from the malfunction, failure or deliberate disarming of such equipment. Burglar alarms assist in crime prevention and are installed only as a deterrent, not a fail safe.


Alterations after completion
The final location of any accessories or wiring will be agreed upon before work commences, however if no clear direction has been given then a ‘best fit’ method will be adopted using my own judgement to ensure the final location of installed accessories measures up reasonably within the confines and dimensions of the surrounding room or location and in compliance, where applicable, with Part M or any other relevant parts of the building regulations. Labour to subsequently alter the placing of accessories or wiring is not covered under my guarantee and would be performed at a chargeable rate, although the work would itself be treated as a separate task and would be guaranteed and certified in its own right. As an example, if I fit a light switch and you later want it to be moved so you can place a new cupboard against the wall, then the work to move it would not be undertaken under my guarantee on the original installation, but it would be dealt with as a separate new chargeable job requiring its own certification. Once completed, the moved switch would itself be covered by my guarantee, valid for 24 months from the date on the invoice.


Making a Claim

Claiming on my guarantee is as simple as contacting me. I would aim to make an investigative visit within

7 days (24 hours if heating/hot water is affected), and would treat it with the same high priority as visiting a new customer. Any work which is required under my guarantee would similarly be treated as high priority and scheduled in as soon as possible.


Not sure if you're covered?
If you have a question about my guarantee and what it will cover in relation to any quoted or installed work, feel free to ask. It’s a common sense customer service promise so there are no hidden gotchas and I’m happy to put the details in writing. As a rule of thumb, if I supplied it, fitted it and certified it as part of a pre-agreed fixed installation then it will be covered with no surprises.


Not happy?
If you're not happy then neither am I. Contact me and let's work it out. As a reputable tradesman I do have a complaints procedure although that should be a last resort I would never expect you to need.