Electrical Inspection and Testing for Landlords
Landlords of privately rented properties in England are required to have the electrical installation periodically inspected and tested at least every five years.
This inspection and testing must be carried out by a qualified and competent professional. I hold the necessary qualifications and registrations for conducting periodic inspections, testing, and certification of electrical installations in accordance with the latest Wiring Regulations.
I am fully insured to perform this work, with both public liability and professional indemnity insurance for your peace of mind.
Transparent Pricing:
I believe in offering clear, upfront pricing. Instead of charging by the hour, I charge based on the number of circuits tested, so you know exactly what to expect. Please refer to the FAQ section below for more details on pricing.
When I conduct an Electrical Safety Inspection, I will provide you with an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). This report details the results of the inspection and specifies the date for the next inspection. As a landlord, you are required to:
- Provide a copy of the report to the existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection.
- Provide a copy of the report to a new tenant before they occupy the premises.
- Supply a copy of the report to any prospective tenant within 28 days of receiving their request.
- Submit a copy of the report to the local authority within 7 days of receiving their request.
- Retain a copy of the report for future inspections and testing.
- Complete any remedial or investigative work necessary within 28 days (or sooner if specified in the report).
- Provide written confirmation of completed remedial works to both the tenant and local authority within 28 days of completion.
If the inspection identifies that remedial work is needed to bring your installation up to a safe standard, I can carry out these repairs for you. I typically provide fixed quotes for any necessary work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. I am the companies inspector and qualified supervisor. I hold a specific qualification for this work (City and Guilds 2391 Electrical Inspection and Testing)
I have many years experience in inspection and testing and I hold both Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurances.
I believe in transparent pricing and charge inspection and testing on a per circuit basis. You can calculate how much your test will cost by counting up you circuit breakers or fuses in your consumer unit(s), there will be one per circuit.
I charge a minimum fee of £150 + VAT which covers up to 6 circuits and then a further £10 + VAT per circuit thereafter.
There is always someone cheaper but are you getting an adequate test?
Will they be able to spend enough time to test the installation properly?
Are they doing so many in a day that they only give a superficial look?
Landlords will not want to scrimp on electrical safety as they remain liable, the test does not absolve a landlord of responsibility.
This is no time for a race to the bottom, pay quality trades enough to allow them to spend the time and do a quality job.
No.
I am a professional and i do not like my skill to be abused, in fact I don’t want to work for you now for even asking that.