Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate London - Call: 0203 488 1899

Landlord electrical safety certificate is an electrical safety report that involves an inspection of every single electrical circuits, lights, fuse board and grounding of water and gas services. A specialized test meter is used and the inspection typically takes around 1 to ½ a day, depending on the number of electrical circuits and the type of property. Efficient Home Energy is professionally do electrical certificates in London and surrounding areas.

Every single electrical accessories, circuits and cabling deteriorate with time and use. This is why it is so important to check everything to ensure that you or your tenants are not in danger.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE INSPECTION

From time to time, things can go wrong in your own home or are not as good as in one of your rental properties. This can be a stressful time try to find someone reliable for the job, ensuring that they will do a good job at a reasonable cost.

The test will find out if any circuits or parts of the installation are over-loaded, will identify if any parts of the installation is at risk of electrical shock and/or fire hazard. The report will also address whether there are any faulty DIY jobs that will need attention or if there is any lack of grounding.

Further testing will be performed on wiring and fixed point appliances, for example, appliances that are built in into your kitchen. The sockets are also tested so that you have a very carefully completed test report.

All of our engineers are NICEIC approved with the relevant electrical qualifications and competence. The engineer will verify the electrical installation against the current requirements of British Standard 7671: 2008 (2011) Requirements for Electrical Installations (lET Wiring Regulations), which is the national safety standard for electrical installations.

EICR meets the needs of homeowners, real estate agents, solicitors, banks, mortgage lenders, insurers, surveyors acting for landlords, house buyers and sellers, and all other interested parties often use the different terms listed below:

• Electrical Certificate
• Energy Performance Certificate
• Gas Safety Certificates
• PAT Testing
• Commercial Electrical Certificates
• Landlord Safety Certificate

What Is An Energy Performance Certificate And Who Can Provide?

An Energy Performance Certificate, EPC or EPC certificate is effectively a power efficiency and environmental impact assessment for a property. The property is rated by a Domestic Energy Assessor and is given a present-day rating from 'A' (very good) to 'G' (very poor). It is additionally given a potential rating, which is an indication of the impact that cautioned upgrades could make.

EPCs are valid for 10 years; therefore, once you have an EPC, you do not have to worry about renewing it annually. However, there are some circumstances in which it may be beneficial to do so - for example, if you were to noticeably improve the energy efficiency of your property.
EPCs are required when a property is placed on the market and must be made available (free of charge) to any applicant interested in viewing the property - or to anyone requesting an EPC view. The legislation has need of an EPC to be available 07 days after the property is advertised, with a maximum of 28 days given to get one. If an EPC isn't available after 07 days, you should be able to produce proof that one has been ordered.

Who Can Provide An Energy Performance Certificate?

Only a licensed assessor who is registered and authorized by the Building Regulation Office (BRO) can provide a certificate.

If you are a social landlord and need an Energy Performance Certificate London issued for your property, 'EFFICIENT HOME ENERGY' is a registered and professional electrical contracting company in London offering energy performance certificates for commercial & domestic properties. If you have any queries, please contact at 0203-488-1899 or visit the website.

Looking Electrical Safety Certificate for Landlord in London?

An electrical certificate for landlords is one of the most essential documents that you, as an HMO or commercial property owner, need to acquire. This electrical certificate from the landlord is given after a certified professional completes a thorough inspection of a new electrical installation or work on an existing electrical installation. After this initial inspection, the regulation still requires you to get electrical reports after 5 or 10 years, depending on the type of your property. Electrical certificates for landlords and reports show if the electrical installation, as well as the appliances, are safe and secure to use. Both papers must be provided by a registered electrician.

Checking electrical work is a risky job, and most of the time, issues and problems aren't easy to detect. That is why hiring someone who knows how to do it correctly is critical. If you skimp on picking your electrician, the results may be catastrophic. The important question now is, where and how do you find an experienced electrician in the UK?

1. Search on-line

The fastest way to find out electricians is by using the internet. Some organizations have web portals or equipment to help you search for registered electricians near you. Beside this, there are also review portals where you can find recommendations for electricians or companies that provide electrical certificate for homeowners. 

2. Check their registration

Experienced electricians are registered with government-approved associations such as NICEA, NAPIT, and ECA. Many other governing groups are there, but these 3 are the most trustworthy in the industry. Before hiring a tradesman, take a look at with the scheme if he or she is indeed registered.

3. Ask for references

Beside their registration, you should also ask for a list of references whom you can contact. Ask their previous customers if they were satisfied with the electrician's work as well as with the price.

If you have need a commercial electrical certificate issued for your property, then visit Efficient Home Energy, is a highly professional electrical contracting company in London that provides safe and practical NICEIC registered electrical installations.