EICR and electrical surveys in Colliers Wood
EICR testing and electrical surveys from Bello Electrics Ltd provide landlords, buyers and homeowners with clear inspection certificates, with calls answered any time, day or night.
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EICR and electrical surveys starting prices
Starting prices reflect a standard domestic electrical inspection based on the number of circuits present in your consumer unit.
From £160
EICR: from £160
Within the agreed scope
- Visual inspection of the main intake equipment, meter tails, and consumer unit
- Testing earthing arrangements and protective bonding conductors
- Testing fixed circuit wiring including lighting, power sockets, and cooker points
- Checking the correct operation of residual current devices and circuit breakers
- Delivery of a complete electrical installation condition report detailing observed observations
Confirm separately
- Immediate repair of faults or code defects discovered during the survey
- Testing portable appliances, plugged-in white goods, or freestanding equipment
- Lifting fixed flooring or opening sealed wall cavities to trace buried runs
- Repairing damaged plaster or decorative surfaces following access checks
Ways to pay
- Pay by bank
- Bank transfer
- Inspection charges cover the visual check and electrical testing of installed wiring circuits.
- Remedial work, replacement parts, and investigative repairs for identified faults are quoted separately.
- Access to consumer units and all socket outlets must be clear before testing begins.
EICR and electrical surveys explained
An electrical installation condition report checks whether the fixed wiring in your property remains safe for continued use.
- Landlord safety dutiesPrivate landlords must have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, supplying a copy of the report to tenants.
- Homebuyers and property transactionsA pre-purchase electrical survey checks fixed wiring before you exchange contracts, identifying aged consumer units or outdated cabling in period properties across Wandsworth, Chelsea, and Clapham.
- Routine homeowner checksHomeowners commission testing to uncover hidden deterioration behind walls, check earth bonding, and confirm whether circuits can safely support modern domestic appliances.
What happens on the day
Testing involves turning off the electrical supply to individual circuits while instruments take measurements.
- Power interruptionsThe mains electricity will be isolated for periods during the visit. We recommend shutting down sensitive electronic devices, home servers, and desktop computers beforehand.
- Access to electrical fittingsPlease ensure clear access to the fuse board, electricity meter, and representative sockets and switches throughout the property, including areas behind furniture.
- Consumer unit locationIn purpose-built flats or period conversions across Battersea and Fulham, consumer units may be positioned in communal cupboards or high on hallway walls. Please confirm keys or access routes are ready.
What the law requires of landlords
- In England, private and social landlords covered by the regulations must have the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years.
- The report states when the next inspection is due, which can be sooner than five years.
- A new inspection is not required simply because the tenancy changes when the existing report is less than five years old and requires no further investigation or remedial work.
- The landlord must give a copy of the report to each existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection, and to any new tenant before they occupy the property.
- Where the report requires remedial or further investigative work, it must be carried out within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and written confirmation obtained.
Source: GOV.UK guidance on electrical safety in rented homes
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Why choose Bello Electrics Ltd
Every project is completed with clear communication, tidy finishes and thorough testing. Bello Electrics Ltd maintains both public liability and professional indemnity cover while delivering dependable electrical work from consumer unit upgrades to full rewires.
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WhatsAppWhat is the difference between an EICR and an electrical survey?
An electrical installation condition report, or EICR, is the formal technical document produced following full inspection and testing of the fixed wiring. Homebuyers often refer to this process as a pre-purchase electrical survey, but both terms describe the same in-depth assessment of the property's circuits and distribution equipment.
How long does an electrical inspection take?
A typical domestic inspection takes between two and four hours, depending on the size of the home, the number of circuits wired into the consumer unit, and how easily points can be accessed. Larger properties or installations with multiple sub-boards require additional time to complete all instrument tests.
What happens if an installation receives an unsatisfactory result?
An unsatisfactory report means the testing identified issues categorised as either dangerous or potentially dangerous. Landlords have a statutory duty to carry out the required investigative or remedial work within twenty-eight days, or sooner if specified in the report, to achieve compliance.
Do you need to lift floorboards during the survey?
Standard condition reporting is non-destructive. We inspect accessible fittings, open selected sockets, light switches, and the consumer unit, and test cabling using calibrated instruments. Floorboards are not lifted and walls are not opened unless specific arrangements are made in advance.
How often should a homeowner book an electrical survey?
For owner-occupied domestic homes, an inspection is generally recommended every ten years, or upon a change of occupancy. If an installation is older or has experienced noticeable additions over time, checking circuits every five years helps maintain safety.