YOUR ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECK
Book your free appointment today and let us make sure your home is safe.
WHAT IS AN ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECK (EICR)?
In 2017 to 2018, 11,375 house fires in England were caused by electrical faults (out of 30,744 fires).
The purpose of an Electrical Safety Check is to find any potential electrical faults that my might be present in your home such as broken sockets, switches, loose wiring etc which could cause an electric shock or may become a fire hazard.
Our engineers will carry out a thorough visual inspection of your electrical system and complete a range of electrical tests to make sure the system is safe.
At the end of the check we will issue an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) which details what we have tested and any faults that we have found so that your Landlord can arrange for any further repairs required to be carried out.
Landlords are legally required to maintain your home to make sure that it is safe for you and your family. Electrical Safety Checks are usually carried out every 5 years.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS IF WE DON’T CARRY OUT THESE CHECKS AND TESTS?
It is dangerous to neglect these checks. Issues that aren’t dangerous now, could become dangerous over time.
We need to access the property for your electrical safety to ensure these checks are carried out, thus creating a continued safe environment for you and your family.
IMPORTANT – YOU WILL NOT NEED TO MOVE ANYTHING OR TURN ANYTHING OFF PRIOR TO THE ENGINEER ARRIVING. WE WILL DO THIS FOR YOU.
The engineer will need to carry out certain tests and follow an inspection procedure that aims to be as unobtrusive as possible.
Appointments are booked in AM or PM slots as promising certain times can be difficult as job times vary.
We can add specific requests such as ‘avoid school run’ or ‘after 2pm’ to ensure our engineer does not miss you. We understand that work commitments can make appointment times difficult. In this case we have engineers that can offer late afternoon or Saturday appointments; these can be requested when you book and are convenient to you.
Contact ECS
For more information about how ECS can help, please get in touch on 01536 650722 or complete the short contact form.
We look forward to hearing from you.
“Methodist Homes currently provide support and housing to 18,000 older people across the UK so achieving electrical compliance in all our care homes is imperative. I have worked with ECS for several years and would highly recommend their electrical services. They are leading the industry when it comes to electrical inspections, providing outstanding electrical expertise and outstanding customer service. Working with ECS Ltd makes my job easier. Their electrical compliance management software means that we have complete visibility of our contract. We can see what work has been completed, what work there is left to do and can easily access all the certifications.”
- John Jackson, Compliance Manager, Methodist Homes