Our Approach to Independent Electrical Inspections

Inspections should be impartial

We believe an electrical inspection should be based only on the condition of the installation. Our approach protects landlords, tenants and letting agents by keeping the inspection and any repair work completely separate, so the report is never influenced by the prospect of follow-on work.

Inspection and repair are separate stages

Electrical inspection and testing can only be carried out by qualified electricians, which means the person inspecting is also competent to carry out repairs. That is exactly why we keep the two apart. No repair work is quoted or discussed during an inspection. The report is issued first, and you can review it without any pressure.

Clear reporting

Reports use the standard classification codes and plain English:

• C1: danger present, immediate action needed
• C2: potentially dangerous, remedial work required
• FI: further investigation needed without delay
• C3: improvement recommended, not required for a satisfactory report

Where action is needed, the report sets out the timescale, usually 28 days, so you know where you stand on compliance.

Your choice of contractor

After the inspection, you decide what happens next. You can ask us for a separate fixed quote, or appoint any other contractor you prefer. If you use us, the work is re-tested and you receive written confirmation for your tenants and, if asked, the council.

Why it matters

A report issued in good faith, rather than to generate work, gives landlords and agents confidence in the result, and gives tenants confidence in their home. It also means a pass is a genuine pass.

See how our electrical inspections work, or book a landlord EICR.