What Is Electrical Testing and Inspection?
Electrical testing and inspection is the systematic evaluation of wiring, circuits, and protective devices to confirm they perform safely under normal and fault conditions.
Using calibrated instruments and industry-approved procedures, our electricians verify insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity, and trip times.
Detailed visual checks identify wear, damage or poor workmanship that could cause shocks, fires or costly downtime.
The resulting report grades every observation, recommends remedial actions and provides the documented evidence insurers, landlords and regulators expect today.
Electrical Testing Services
Whether you manage a single flat or a multi-site manufacturing plant, our electrical testing services scale to fit. We combine state-of-the-art test equipment with convenient out-of-hours appointments, clear fixed pricing and rapid digital reporting. From incoming supply to the final outlet, every component is examined so you can make informed, budget-wise decisions.
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
An EICR is the electrical equivalent of an MOT.Our engineers inspect distribution boards, cabling, accessories and earthing to BS 7671 standards, then issue a coded report highlighting any immediate dangers or recommended upgrades.
Insurers and letting agents increasingly insist on a valid EICR before renewing cover.
Landlord Electrical Safety Checks
We help landlords meet their legal duty by performing thorough electrical safety checks before, between and during tenancies.
Our team schedules visits around tenant availability and supplies clear compliance certificates, reducing void periods and safeguarding against prosecution or denial-of-service claims by local authorities or insurers.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Portable appliances often travel, suffer knocks and escape routine maintenance.
Our PAT service tags every kettle, drill or IT device with a unique barcode, logs results to the cloud and issues instant certification, helping employers, schools and venues demonstrate diligence and protect users from hidden shock hazards.
Fuse Box and Circuit Testing
Modern life demands reliable protection from overloaded circuits. We test consumer units, RCDs and circuit breakers under simulated fault conditions to verify trip thresholds and disconnection times.
Identifying weak or obsolete devices early avoids nuisance outages, appliance damage and the potentially lethal escalation of minor faults.
Fault Finding and Diagnostics
Intermittent tripping and mysterious power loss waste time and money.
Our engineers pair thermal imaging and advanced loop impedance meters with years of practical experience to trace faults quickly, isolating the exact cable, connection or component so repairs are targeted, affordable and completed with minimal disruption.
Periodic Electrical Inspections
Scheduled periodic inspections offer peace of mind long after a project’s handover.
By checking sample circuits, safety devices and equipment condition at agreed intervals, we flag emerging risks before they interrupt trading or family life.
Our reminders and transparent reports make staying compliant effortless and predictable.
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Ready to schedule an inspection or request honest advice? Call our friendly team or submit the quick online form. We’re happy to answer questions, explain legal duties, and help you plan compliant, cost-effective testing for your home or business.
Improves Safety
Every test we perform is designed to eliminate risk. By confirming correct earthing, bonding and protective device operation, we reduce the chance of electric shock and fire.
Clear labelling and advice empower your staff or family to act confidently should a future emergency occur.
Meets Legal Requirements
Electrical legislation can feel daunting, but our service translates complex regulations into achievable actions. We test to BS 7671, The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and, where relevant, landlord-specific statutes.
Pass certificates and remedial evidence support insurance renewals, tenancy agreements and health-and-safety audits.
Identifies Issues Early
Small electrical defects rarely announce themselves; they lurk until equipment fails or a breaker trips at the worst moment.
Regular inspections reveal heat spots, insulation degradation and loose terminals long before downtime occurs, giving you time to budget repairs and avoid expensive, reputation-damaging interruptions.
Frequently asked questions about Electrical Testing and Inspection
Inspection and testing is the structured process of visually examining and electrically testing of electrical installations to ensure they’re safe for their intended use. It verifies that design, selection, and erection meet the wiring regulations, and that the results demonstrate the installation is working as it should. This protects people, property, and business continuity by catching issues before they become hazards.
A periodic inspection, often resulting in an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), assesses the condition of your electrical installation against BS 7671. Our experienced electricians carry out a range of checks and tests on distribution boards, circuits, protective devices, and accessories, then provide clear results with any required remedial work. It’s the recognised UK document for evidencing electrical safety over time.
It depends on the type of premises and usage. Typical UK guidance is every 5 years for commercial electrical installations and every 10 years for owner-occupied homes, or on change of occupancy; higher-risk sites may need shorter intervals. If you have questions about your site, contact us and we’ll help you select an interval that meets legal and insurance requirements in England and across the UK.
BS 7671 (the IET Wiring Regulations) sets the technical requirements for electrical work and the inspection testing process. We follow the latest amendment of BS 7671 to ensure designs, materials, and workmanship comply, and we document how the installation meets those requirements in the report.
Yes. Inspection and testing must be carried out by a competent person with the knowledge, experience, and equipment to complete the work safely. Our electricians are trained, certified, and equipped to provide this service and interpret the results correctly.
We begin with inspection to check the condition, identification, and accessibility of equipment, then carry out dead and live tests as appropriate. Tests may include continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance, and RCD performance to ensure the installation will operate safely under fault conditions. The work is carried out methodically and any temporary power interruptions are planned to minimise disruption to your site.
You’ll receive a complete report with measured values, observations, and coding where applicable, plus practical guidance on any remedial actions to ensure ongoing safety. We explain the results in plain language and can provide quotations to carry out the recommended electrical work if you would like us to proceed.
Yes. New electrical installation work is verified through inspection and testing before it is energised, and appropriate certificates are issued to confirm compliance with BS 7671. Additions and alterations are also checked to ensure they are compatible with the existing system.
We use calibrated, professional test instruments suitable for the full range of verification tasks, along with safe isolation kits and lock-off devices. Our procedures follow recognised UK methods so the results are reliable and repeatable, and our team can provide the necessary bs references on request.
Please ensure access to distribution boards, plant rooms, and a safe working area around equipment. Let staff or occupants know when we’ll need to carry out brief power isolations so critical loads can be managed, and make any site safety information available to our team on arrival.
Yes. We can carry out inspection testing across a wide range of environments, from offices and retail to industrial sites and facilities with special requirements. We’ll discuss the intended use of the installation and select the appropriate tests and procedures to suit the environment.
Your report will list observations with priority codes and clear guidance. We can provide a follow-up service to remedy issues, then re-test to verify that the installation now meets the requirements of BS 7671 and your organisation’s safety policies.
If you would like more information about inspection and testing or have specific questions about your electrical installations, our team is happy to help. Contact us with your company details and an email address for sending example reports, or follow us for updates and guidance on best practice across England and the wider UK.
Get in touch to discuss your site, the type and scope of electrical work involved, and suitable dates. We’ll confirm access needs, provide a fixed quotation for the service, and schedule experienced electricians to carry out the work and deliver your documentation in due course.
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