Understanding Electrical Installation Visual Reports When it comes to maintaining the safety and functionality of an electrical system, regular inspections are crucial. One essential component of these inspections is the...
Examples of the use of Classification Codes These observations are taken from Electrical Safety First – ‘Best Practice Guide 4’ It is entirely a matter for the competent...
When carrying out Electrical Installation Condition Reports for your property, Electrical installation Condition Report (EICR / Periodic Inspection), your Electrical Engineer can often flag up an issue with Type AC RCD’s The issue is...
We are regularly called to investigate why our customers have high electricity bills. Initially it is recommended by the Electricity suppliers to Carry out a Creep...
How to count the breakers/fuses in your consumer unit (so we can quote your EICR accurately) For EICR...
Concerned about a high electricity bill? A Creep Test can help determine whether your electricity meter is faulty. The test works by checking if your meter continues to record consumption...
EICR Pricing There is no standard cost for an Electrical Installation Condition Report. Everything is calculated based on the number of circuits to be tested — these are the fuses or switches on your consumer unit. To give you...
How long does an Electrical Safety Check Take? Are you a Homeowner? Did you know that it is recommended that your electrics are tested once every 10 years?...
Electrical Safety Test for Landlords Private landlords of private dwellings, from 2020 had the onerous task of ensuring that all their properties are tested and inspected.
Explanation of an Electrical Inspection, Otherwise known as an “Electrical Inspection Condition Report”
An inspection will: Reveal if any of your electrical circuits or equipment are overloaded. Find any potential electric shock risks and fire hazards. Identify any defective electrical work. Highlight any...
Electrical safety is a must in today's world. There are many reasons why electrical safety is important, but the most significant reason for electrical safety inspections is to ensure that your family and employees are safe....
There are a number of other times when Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) should be carried out. When a property is being prepared for letting or a change of tenancy Before selling...
Electrical inspection and testing should be carried out only by electrically competent persons Electrical...
After the inspection After the inspection has been completed you will be issued with a report (EICR) on the condition of the electrical installation, although this will be described as Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory, it contains detailed...
How often is an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) required?
How often is an Electrical inspection required? Your electrics should be inspected and tested every: 10 years for an owner-occupied home. 5 years for a rented home. 3 years for a caravan 1 year for...
What is Earth Fault Loop Impedance? When an electrician visits your home, for any electrical work which includes extending circuits, Fuse board upgrades, and the Periodic Inspection / Electrical Installation...
How much does an EICR cost? When moving to a new property, the majority of people have a building survey, or the simpler version eight mortgage survey. However, from these inspections by the surveyors they do not cover a more...
As a landlord, should I have an Electrical Installation Condition Report carried out if I have had electrical work carried out recently? Over the last year, the regulations have changed with regards...
PAT TESTING FOR LANDLORDS PAT testing is mandatory for all portable electrical appliances in rental properties.
A RCD, or residual current device, is a life-saving device which is designed to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock if you touch something live, such as a bare wire. It can also provide some protection against electrical fires. RCDs offer...
Lets ask again..... Is my property electrically safe? It is important for a Private Landlord to get your electrical safety installation checked and inspected...
Understanding Insulation Resistance: A Beginner's Guide Electrical insulation is a vital aspect of any electrical system. It refers to materials that prevent the flow of electric current, primarily ensuring safety and efficiency in electrical...
Karen and her team of electricians did a very good job in assessing our electrical circuits, modernising and upgrading our fuse boxes and ensuring compliance with the latest regulations. They were efficient and polite and, when they had finished the work, left the house tidy and in good condition
I was very pleased with the prompt and efficient service. The electrician phoned in advance to confirm his time of arrival and was friendly and polite.
I’d like to say a huge thank you Karen, to you & your team for providing the excellent service you do. Always there when we have an issue or just routine work needs to be carried out. It’s so reassuring that we can rely on you at any time, even for advice. Always professional, knowledgeable & particularly personable Superb…
I had no electricity and phoned up in very late evening. Karen phoned me back despite it being late evening and sorted out my problem on the phone . Great service, extremely helpful and quick response and I didn’t even have to pay for a visit. Thoroughly recommend this company and will definitely use them again.
Thank you for attending my “Emergency Call out” there was smoke coming out of my socket. I telephoned at least 15 electricians after 7:15pm (in the evening) when we discovered the smoke coming out of the Socket. Their phones not even being answered. The next on my list was Bright Sparks, who were the only ones to answer the call - literally within a couple of rings, and was answered by a lovely lady who reassured me that help would be on the way. The Call was sent to your emergency electrician who called back within 15 minutes, and was able to attend within the hour, and fix the problem. Thank you. Excellent Service
