flat renovation advice

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dzulia New member

Member since 24 March 2012

dzuliaNew member24 March 2012 11:08:41

Hi there,

I am planning some flat renovation, namely electric re-wiring. A non-Hungarian friend who is an electrician in Poland is available to come to Budapest to help with this. Is it possible to work on electrical installation in the flat without being certified electrician in Hungary or do we need to hire someone locally? Are there any rules what kind of work can be done by ourselves and what requires a certified electrician?

thanks a lot in advance!

fidobsa Serial expat

Member since 11 November 2011

fidobsaSerial expat24 March 2012 16:31:34

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I think it would depend on what you are having done. If you were just wanting extra sockets, lights, switches etc. your Polish electrician could do it but if it involved breaking any seals in the meter / tripswitch area you would be best to check first with Eon or whoever supplies your electricity.

dzulia New member

Member since 24 March 2012

dzuliaNew member24 March 2012 20:28:54

This sounds promising. I will check with the electr. provider but most of the stuff is as you mentioned- extra sockets, new switches, etc...

thanks a lot!

szocske Serial expat

Member since 24 December 2009

szocskeSerial expat26 March 2012 14:15:26

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It's only the gas that needs a certified repairman for the smallest changes even.

guy25 (: New member

Member since 27 March 2012

guy25 (:New member28 March 2012 11:10:13

hey Dzulia,

The flat is your? or do you a lodger?

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