Electrical Certification

Electricity kills - every week in the UK someone dies in an electrical accident. Most of these accidents could be prevented by regular safety checks. All electrical installations are required to be tested on a regular basis to ensure that they are in safe working condition Here, at ProTech Property Solutions, we are authorised to carry out electrical checks as well as issue certifications, since all of our engineers are trained to the latest IEE regulations and also we are proud to be NICEIC accredited. So do not hesitate to contact us on 0845 604 7078, because we all know: Prevention is better than cure.

Recommended maximum intervals between testing of electrical installations:

• Domestic installations: 10 years
• Fixed installations: 5 years
• Commercial installations: 5 years
• Industrial, external installations and caravans: 3 years
• Communal areas in blocks: 1 year
• Places of public entertainment: 1 year
• Petrol stations and swimming pools: 1 year

It is also advisable when:

• A property is being prepared to be let
• Prior selling and after buying property
• At change of tenancy

Any faults will be indicated in the report and listed with a priority rating between 1 and 4. These figures refer to the following status:

1. Requires urgent attention
2. Require improvement
3. Requires further investigation
4. Does not comply with BS7671: 2008 (as amended)

If- after the inspection and full report- there are remedial works to be carried out, we can arrange this at a time suited to yourself with as minimal disruption as possible, to make your home safe again.

Some tips on electrics:

• Make sure smoke alarms are installed on every floor in your home and are in good working order.
• Look for telltale signs of electrical problems such as dimming of lights, frequent circuit breaker trips or blown fuses, and contact an electrician.
• Use light bulbs that are the proper wattage for the fitting-higher wattage bulbs can degrade the wires in and around the fixture.
• Extension cords used outside should be specifically designed for such a use.
• Insert plugs fully so no prong is showing and never pull plugs out by the lead.
• Never cover extension leads.
• Don't overload cords with too many appliances.
• Make sure cords do not dangle from the counter where they can be pulled.

Regular safety checks prevent accidents. We are NICEIC accredited. We have more than 25 years of experience in the servicing industry.