Landlords Electrical Inspections & Certificates, Wickford

TM Hughes & Son undertake Landlord’s Electrical Inspections and issue EICR Certificates in Wickford and the surrounding areas.

Ensuring Electrical Safety In Your Rented Property

Electrical inspections are a legal necessity for safeguarding tenants from potential electrical accidents such as shocks or fires. 

As a landlord, you must have the electrical installations in your properties inspected and tested by a qualified professional every five years or at the start of each new tenancy. 

This process ensures that all electrical components meet safety standards so an electrician can issue an EICR.

The Electrical Inspection: What to Expect

Our NICEIC registered Electricians at TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd conduct meticulous electrical inspections, guaranteeing the safety of your property’s electrical installations and subsequently allowing us to issue an EICR. 

Here’s a brief overview of what to expect during an inspection:

• Visual Inspection: Our Electricians start with a thorough visual inspection, looking for any visible signs of electrical damage, wear and tear, damaged sockets or switches, signs of burning or overheating, and loose or exposed wires.
• Testing Electrical Installations: The fixed electrical systems in your property, including the wiring, switches, sockets, light fixtures, and consumer unit, are tested next.
• Checking Safety Devices: The safety devices like residual-current devices (RCDs) and circuit breakers are inspected and tested. These devices are crucial in protecting against electric shock and electrical fires.
• Verifying Earthing and Bonding: The inspection process includes the verification that the property has adequate earthing and bonding.
• Identifying Overloaded Circuits: The electricians will check for any overloaded circuits or appliances. Overloaded circuits can cause overheating, a common cause of electrical fires.
• Highlighting Electric Shock Risks and Fire Hazards: The Electrician will look for any electrical hazards that could cause an electric shock or fire.
• Assessing Identifications and Notices: Necessary markings or signs, such as labels on fuse boxes, are checked.
• Checking for Defective Electrical Work: The Electrician will look for any electrical work carried out incorrectly or not meeting safety standards.

At the end of the inspection, our Electrician will write and issue a detailed EICR.

Understanding the EICR

An EICR is a document outlining the condition of a property’s electrical system. It details any damages, deterioration, defects, or non-compliance with safety standards. 

Potential dangers are highlighted, with necessary remedial actions suggested. 

The report also includes information about the inspection, such as the date, the person who carried out the inspection, and the next inspection date. 

This document serves as proof that the property’s electrical system is safe.

If any faults or risks are identified during the inspection, our Electrician will recommend action to remedy it and provide a quote for the work involved.

Book An Electrical Inspection

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