Experts in Fixed Wiring Test in Hampshire, Southampton, Winchester, Waterlooville and Corhampton
At Chase Farm Electrical, we specialise in fixed wire testing, ensuring that your home or business in Hampshire, Southampton, Winchester, Waterlooville or Corhampton is in the safest hands. We offer a range of EICR services and promptly arrange any potential electrical remedial works at very competitive prices.
We are here to advise you on your electrical compliance obligations, helping to keep you, your tenants, employees, and property safe from electrical accidents through our comprehensive testing services.
What is Fixed Wire Testing?
Fixed wire testing is the examination of fixed electrical installations within a building. Also known as hard wire testing or historically periodic electrical inspections, these reports are now referred to as Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs). During a fixed wire test, we inspect and check the fixed electrical systems within your property.
Why is Fixed Wire Testing Important?
Faulty electrics are a leading cause of fires in both commercial and residential buildings. Regular fixed wire tests are essential to maintain your electrical systems and ensure safety for the occupants. Just as you may service your boiler to maintain its functionality, electrical systems also need to be maintained.
What is Involved in Fixed Wire Testing?
Fixed wire testing involves checking each of the electrical circuits within a building to ensure they comply with electrical regulations and are safe to use. This includes testing to the following:
- Power sockets
- Lights
- Distribution boards
- Main panels
- External supplies
(Fixed wire testing does not cover testing to portable electrical appliances.)
What Will Fixed Wire Testing Identify?
Our testing will uncover any issues and deviations from the current regulations and subsequently identify any potential remedial works needed.
Is Fixed Wire Testing a Legal Requirement?
Legal obligations for fixed wire testing in the UK depend on the type of property you own or lease. Landlords, for example, must follow strict guidelines to ensure tenant safety, while business owners have their own set of duties. Regardless of your situation, electrical services should never be overlooked. We provide fixed wire testing to domestic, commercial, industrial and agricultural installations across Hampshire, Southampton, Winchester, Waterlooville and Corhampton.
Properties We Service
We work with all types of properties, including households, offices, warehouses, agricultural premises, pharmacies, fitness centres, hotels, and rental accommodations.
How is Fixed Wire Testing Conducted?
When you hire Chase Farm Electrical, your hard wire testing will be carried out by fully trained and qualified local electricians. Our electricians will visit your property at a convenient time to perform an electrical wiring inspection, aiming to cause minimal disruption. The test includes:
Visual Inspections: These are conducted alongside past tests and any relevant reports. We check the labelling of circuits and trace circuits back to ascertain their exact location.
Fixed Wire Testing: Using specialist tools and electronic meters, we physically examine the circuits. During the test, all circuits will need to be briefly disconnected to allow us to carry out both live and dead testing procedures.
Test Results: The results of your fixed wire testing will depend on the age and condition of your property. We will alert you to any existing issues and potential future problems, and suggest a plan for any necessary remedial works if found to be the case.
Post-Test Procedures
After the hard wire test, we will draft an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), which you will need to keep for future inspections. The EICR details the status of your property's electrical installation and any required works to ensure continued compliance.
Fixed Wire Testing Frequency
Fixed wire testing should be carried out at regular intervals. There is guidance for intervals for testing, but each installation differs and a variety of factors determine the test interval. Including age, test history and state of repair of the installation. Five-year electrical testing is now mandatory for housing associations and landlords in the private rental sector. For older buildings, more frequent inspections are recommended.
Remedial Works
At Chase Farm Electrical, we offer remedial works for any issues identified during our fixed wire testing. We provide a defect repair plan to ensure your business or property complies with safety regulations soon after the inspection. Typical remedial works may include:
- Replacement of circuits or distribution boards
- Circuit repairs
- Light fitting replacements
- Socket and switch replacements
- Damaged cable repairs
- RCD installations
- Earthing and bonding upgrades or installations
- Circuit breakers and RCBOs
- Protection around enclosures
- Repairs to loose and damaged accessories
Documentation
After completing any potential remedial works, we will re-test your system to ensure the maintenance was successful and you will receive an Electrical Installation Certificate. All certification is issued promptly by PDF format upon completion.
If you have any questions at all about fixed wiring testing, please do not hesitate to get in touch
Our Guarantees
- All works will be tested and certified with certificates issued in PDF format efficiently upon completion.
- Appropriate notifications to building control will be carried out as necessary.
- We will arrive on time, when we say we will
- You will receive a clear concise quotation
- Work will be carried out to the highest standard
- All electrical works completed comes with a NIC EIC platinum promise warranty
- The area of works will be left tidy and clean.
