We provide a full inspection and testing service.
Visual Inspection Reports
House purchase Surveys for building society’s or insurance companies
Periodic inspection reports a legal requirement in some industries and businesses
PAT Testing
Fault finding
All work is thoroughly tested and certified to comply with BS 7671.
Every year some 12,500 fires are started through faulty electrical wiring and accessories, some causing death and injury. Cables, switches, sockets, fuse-boards and other equipment deteriorate with prolonged use. They all need to be checked and if necessary replacements or repairs made in good time.
To ensure your safety all Electrical Installations should be regularly tested and inspected to British Standards BS7671 - IEE Wiring Regulations. Business premises should be tested every 5yrs and homes every 10 years, or on change of occupancy. Some properties and locations requiring testing more frequently.
Contact us if you are unsure or unfamiliar with the correct use of your
electrical installation or if you would like advice on whether your
property requires testing.
| Type of Installation | Maxium Period Between Inspections |
| Buildings open to the public | |
| Cinemas | 1 year |
| Churches, under 5 years old | 2 years |
| Churches, over 5 years old | 1 year |
| Leisure Complexes | 1 year |
| Places of public entertainment | 1 year |
| Restaurants and hotels | 1 year |
| Theatres | 1 year |
| External Installations | |
| Agricultural and Horticultural | 3 years |
| Caravans | 3 years |
| Caravan Sites | 1 year |
| Highway Power Supplies | 6 years |
| Specialist Installations | |
| Emergency Lighting | 3 years |
| Fire Alarms | 1 year |
| Launderettes | 1 year |
| Petrol Filling Stations | 1 year |
| Temporary Installations | 3 months |
Look out for warning signs of
dangerous wiring; Hot plugs
and sockets
or scorch marks.
Fuses that blow for no obvious
reason and old style
fuse boards
with wire fuses, Lights flickering,
extension leads
and adapters
used because of lack
of socket outlets. Check your
fuse-board/consumer unit it
should have the date of last
inspection on it! -
If it hasn't
chances are it needs testing.
Check out some of the "horror"
images below, which have been
uncovered when testing electrical
installations.
Over half the homes in the UK date back to before 1945, making it crucial for homeowners to check the condition of their electrical installations. we recommend that home electrical systems are tested on a change of occupancy or at least every ten years.
Electrical problems will not necessarily be highlighted by a home buyers survey, even if you opt for the full report these are generally carried out by surveyors. It is better to know the condition of the electrical installation before you commit to the purchase. If all is well you have piece of mind knowing the property is electrically safe. If its not you should be able to negotiate the costs of any remedial works from the sale price! Sometimes Banks & Building Societies will insist an inspection is carried out before releasing funds.
We offer two types of inspection. A visual inspection which
provides a indicitive state of the electrical installation, suitable if you have an indication that the
property may need rewiring, and a periodic inspection report which involves carrying out physical tests on the
electrical installation, wiring, accessories, fuse-boards etc. This produces a comprehensive report detailing any short comings and safety issues with the installation, together with any remedial works that are required
to bring the installation to current standards.
Domestic test take between 2 & 4hrs Commercial dependent on size.
Does Your Property Need Rewiring?
As a silent contributor to our daily lives, electricity provides light and warmth, and powers our electrical appliances and equipment. However, most of us take electricity for granted. The cables run inside the walls, above ceiling and under floors, fuse boxes are often hidden away, making it easy to forget that electrical systems do need checking periodically.
Cables, switches, socket-outlets and other accessories deteriorate with use and misuse, and require regular checking. All properties should have their electrical systems checked at least every 5-10 years. There are several signs to look out for that indicate the age of your electrical system and whether your property needs rewiring:
• Cables coated in black rubber - black rubber was phased out in the 1960's. Cables coated in lead or fabric are even older. Modern cables use PVC insulation.
• A fusebox with a wooden back, cast iron switches, a haphazard mixture of circuit boxes.
• Older round pin sockets and round light switches, braided flex hanging from ceiling roses to light fittings, black switches, sockets mounted in skirting boards.
• Wall mounted light switches in bathrooms or wash areas.
If any of these features are present in your property, your wiring system is probably several decades old. Safety is vital, and we strongly recommend that you contact us to carry out a in depth survey to ascertain whether your property requires rewiring.
A full rewire will not only bring your property in line with current
regulations, it will provide the latest technology in fault protection
and allow for a better and safer environment.