Inspection, testing and certification!

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 Electrical Testing is there to ensure that that the electrical installation sufficiently meets regulatory standards, This would be to ensure people or companies avoid regulatory penalties. This will be given out for various different reasons like  To ensure several different aspects of the the electrical system is safe you will sometimes have to undertake electrical testing on a installation. noncompliance, negligence and unsafe work environments. Some of the reasons why you would need an electrical inspection or testing done on your property would be Insurance,  Landlords inspection, Change of ownership or just your own peace of mind that your living in safe environment.

• Peace of mind

Electrical faults can cause serious harm and with approximately over 20,000 fires each year across the UK it is important to realise that all electrical systems deteriorate with age and use so it is important that they are maintained regularly to ensure the safety of people around the system is not at risk. Most of these Risks can be avoidable with RCD protection and I am staggered to see so many properties around that have none.

• Insurance/mortgages

Graeme Ashley Ltd can supply you with the relevant testing and certification that insurers will want or need for your property also if you are putting your property up for sale it may also be worth having an electrical condition report done so you can show your prospective buyers that the house is electrically safe. In the same way when buying a house you should always have the electrics checked by a competent person to make sure there are not any nasty surprises waiting for you which could cost you money to put right after buying.  We are happy to speak direct with agents and sellers to arrange access to the property to carry out an inspection on your request so this can be one part of a house buy that is hassle free.

• Landlords/Change of ownership

Landlord’s hold the responsibility to ensure that the property that is being rented is fit for purpose, this includes the electrical wiring. A domestic electrical installation condition report is recommended either every time the property changes tenancy, or every 10 years whichever is sooner. This ensures that the tenant has not changed or damaged the electrical system in any way. It also ensures that the system is safe and usable by a new occupier. 

• Business Owners

 Electrical condition reports are a must if you are renting a property for business use. By law you are not required to have this report but they are usually required for insurance purposes. If any harm was to come of a person in your commercial property from the electrical system, and a valid condition report had not been obtained then the victim could take legal action against you.