Electrical testing and Electrical Installation Condition Reports in Croydon

What does an Electrical Installation Condition Report in Purley do?

All electrical installations deteriorate over time and with use and there are more than 50 deaths and 12,5000 fires in British homes every year due to unsafe electrics. An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal document reporting on the condition of the electrical installation and highlighting any defects or safety issues, so a property meets current safety regulations. They are always required when buying or selling a property to show that an electrical installation is safe. Within commercial properties, it is paramount to obtain a new report every few years to make sure you are compliant with current health and safety rules. It is recommended that homeowners get an electrical survey and electrical safety test every ten years to check the condition of the electrical installation. If you are a landlord, you are responsible for your tenants’ electrical safety. This means carrying out an EICR every five years or when you get new tenants.

Our electrical inspections include testing of the fixed wiring of the property and checks:

• The adequacy of bonding and earthing
• The consumer unit to ensure it is up to date and has all the modern safety devices
• Damage to cables, sockets and switches, highlighting  items that may need replacing such as black switches, round-pin sockets and round light switches
• The type of wiring, which is used in the property and its condition
• Any outdoor electrics
• Any other potential safety risks, such as electrical shocks and fire hazards