Inspection & testing of electrical installations is an essential part of an electricians job description. Whether its providing a tests certificate for a new installation or carrying out an inspection on an existing installation to prove its safe to rent or occupy as a homeowner.
- Landlord EICR Certificates (Electrical Installation Condition reports)
- Homebuyer report EICR’s
- Periodic Inspections for insurance purposes
- Fault Finding
- Tripping RCD’s
Landlord
As a landlord it is a legal requirement to provide the tenants with an EICR to prove the installation is in good condition & safe
Home Buyer
As a homebuyer we cant stress enough how important this is, you get a building survey & it always recommends a periodic inspection or EICR to be carried out. The amount of properties where the wiring is in disrepair is staggeringly high. A simple test will show any issues found and with our expert advice we can advise how best to remedy the problems. On so many occasions we have been to houses to find it beautifully decorated but it then requires a rewire due to numerous faults being found on the system. As a home buyer you will know exactly where you stand and it could save you thousands.
Periodic Inspections
On average wiring systems & cable installations are good for 20-50 years depending on the way that they have been installed. Its always good to get it checked every 5 – 10 years for peace of mind
