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An EICR is a detailed electrical inspection of a property’s electrical installation where an in-depth report detailing any necessary remedial work is produced. During the appointment, your electrical engineer will complete an Electrical Safety Inspection to ensure that all electrical circuits on the property are in working order and are safe to use. Please note that the electrical engineer will need to disconnect the installation from the main electrical power supply for the inspection. Please note, it is your responsibility to plug appliances back in after your electrics have been tested (this includes your fridge/freezer). The entire onsite process will typically take up to two hours depending on the number of circuits on the property. Following the assessment, the Electrical Safety Certificate is emailed within 2-5 business days.

Although it is not a legal requirement to get an EICR report (unless you are letting a through any Housing Association or a Council or the property is an HMO), it is highly advisable to do so. If you are a landlord, an Electrical Installation Condition Report will help protect you from prosecution in the event that a tenant is harmed by faulty electrics in your property.

The frequency with which EICRs should be obtained varies depending on the kind of property. For rental properties, an EICR Testing is typically done every five years or at the start of a new tenancy. An EICR should only be done by a qualified electrician.

What does the inspection include?

The inspection includes the below checks:if earthing and bonding is adequate
Whether light switches, fittings, sockets, and controls are suitable, serviceable, and protected - replacement will be recommended if necessary
If earthing and bonding is adequate
If the wiring system is adequate and its current condition
If adequate identification and safety notices are available
The extent of any wear and tear, damage or deterioration
Whether there are any changes in the use of the premises which have led to, or may lead to, unsafe conditions

Non-Domestic EICR

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A Commercial Electrical Installation Condition Report is, as it states, a report rather than a certificate. It provides an assessment of the in-service condition of an commercial electrical installation against current requirements. During the the appointment, the electrical engineer will complete an Electrical Safety Inspection to ensure that all electrical circuits on the property are in working order and safe to use. All lighting and lighting circuits will be assessed and a report on the findings will be logged. Typically a commercial EICR is a lot more in depth than a standard domestic report. For commercial properties, there may be operational limitations that the engineer will discuss with you first, such as shutting down any servers or phone lines that would impact a business. The engineer may ask for a sample rate which would detail what percent of sockets would be tested to begin with, and then should any faults occur with the sample size, the engineer may choose to increase the sample size (i.e, from 25% to 50%) to check for further faults.

The entire onsite process can take from a few hours to a couple of days depending on the size of the property, especially for some larger commercial or industrial installations. Following the completion of the assessment, the Electrical Installation Condition Report is emailed within 2-5 business days. It is recommended that a commercial property should be tested every 5 years and installations at industrial premises should be tested at least every 3 years.

What you will need to do prior/during the appointment?

If you are not sure about the type and the quantity of the circuits please contact the engineer
Give permission to engineer to disconnect installation from the main electrical power supply for the inspection

PAT Certificate

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Portable appliance testing, or PAT, involved the inspection of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. During the appointment, your selected professional electrical engineer will visit the property and complete an Electrical Safety Inspection to ensure that all electrical appliances on the property are in working order and are safe to use. All electrical appliances supplied by a flexible cable with either a plug and socket or a spur box to connect it to the fixed electrical installation are considered portable appliances or portable electrical equipment (PEE) and need to be tested, regardless of their size. Typical examples of PEE include kitchen equipment, including toasters, food mixers, kettles, refrigerators, microwave ovens and office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, and any Extension leads are also regarded as portable appliances. The entire onsite process will typically take up to one hour depending on the number of appliances on the property.

Although the law does not specifically state how often PAT testing should be performed, it is reasonable to at least have an inspection yearly. PAT testing is one of the most effective ways to minimize electric risks from faulty appliances.

What does the inspection include?

PAT testing includes visual checks for:

Damages to the flexible cable such as cuts, abrasions, trapped cables etc.
Damages to the plug, such as cracked case or bent pins
Illegal joints in the cable, such as taped joint
Any equipment being used in unsuitable conditions, such as wet or dusty environment
Any signs of overheating, such as stains or burns

End of Tenancy

You can easily select the date and time you want for the cleaning and at the best price with the most reliable partners. On the day of the appointment as we want you to have the best experience with the least amount of inconvenience, we need a little help in a mini preparation for the cleaning visit. If the property is not already empty, please make sure you have removed breakables or precious items especially from the floor.

Upholstery Cleaning

You can easily select the date and time you want for the cleaning and at the best price with the most reliable partners. Please inform our partner about particular spots or stains and what caused them so we can better treat them accordingly.

Carpet Cleaning

You can easily select the date and time you want for the cleaning and at the best price with the most reliable partners. On the day of the appointment as we want you to have the best experience with the least amount of inconvenience, we need a little help in a mini preparation for the cleaning visit. Please make sure you have removed breakables or precious items especially from the floor. Also, please inform our partner about particular spots or stains and what caused them

After Builders Cleaning

You can easily select the date and time you want for the cleaning and at the best price with the most reliable and professional partners. All our professionals are trained, vetted and experienced to help you after renovation, decoration and/or repair work. Our team uses professional-grade cleaning tools and supplies to leave your property spotless!

Domestic Gas Safety Certificate

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A gas safety check (also known as gas safety inspection or a CP12) involves a Gas Safe registered engineer inspecting your gas fuelled appliances and central heating systems. The engineer will check the appliances are working properly, with the correct operating pressure. They also perform full system tests and ventilation checks to ensure regulations are met and that appliances are safe to use. The entire on-site process typically takes 45-60 minutes. Following the assessment, the Gas Safety Certificate is emailed the same day or the following business day.

If you are a landlord, you are legally obliged to renew the Gas Safety certificate annually. Landlords must also keep a record of gas safety checks for at least two years and issue the latest certificate to existing tenants and any new tenants before they move in. If you are a homeowner, although you have not legally bound to renew the Gas Safety certificate, you are advised to do so once a year to maintain the safety of your home.

What does the inspection include?

Checking all gas appliances for gas tightness
Check burner pressure and gas rate against the manufacturers’ data plate
Checks on all necessary ventilation will be conducted
Check standing and working pressure if test points are available
Fuel flow will be tested to make sure combustion products are removed
All flame failure devices will be checked for satisfactory operation
Appropriate checks will be made for physical stability, presence and effectiveness of stability brackets
Investigations for any evidence of unsafe operation will be made and reported

Non-Domestic Gas Safety Certificate

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A gas safety check (also known as gas safety inspection or a CP17) involves a Gas Safe registered engineer inspecting your gas fuelled appliances and central heating systems. The engineer will check the appliances are working properly, with the correct operating pressure. They also perform full system tests and ventilation checks to ensure regulations are met and that appliances are safe to use. The entire on-site process typically takes around one hour but larger commercial premises can take longer. Following the assessment, the Gas Safety Certificate is emailed the same day or the following business day.

If you are a commercial landlord, you are legally obliged to renew the Gas Safety certificate annually. Landlords must also keep a record of gas safety checks for at least four years and issue the latest certificate to existing tenants and any new tenants before they move in.

What does the inspection include?

checking all gas appliances for gas tightness
check burner pressure and gas rate against the manufacturers’ data plate
checks on all necessary ventilation will be conducted
check standing and working pressure if test points are available
flue flow will be tested to make sure combustion products are removed
all flame failure devices will be checked for satisfactory operation
appropriate checks will be made for physical stability, presence and effectiveness of stability brackets
investigations for any evidence of unsafe operation will be made and reported

Domestic EPC

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Upon confirmation of the service, an accredited Energy Assessor visits the property to collect the required data for assessing energy features based on the construction, type of dwelling, and relevant fittings (i.e, heating systems, insulation, windows, fixed outlets, lighting, etc). Please allow easy and full access for the assessor to inspect all heating and lighting fixtures/fittings including the boilers, hot water cylinders and the electric meter. The entire onsite process generally takes 30 minutes to 1 hour. Following the assessment, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is generated using government-approved software, which typically takes 1-3 business days, and will be emailed to you once ready. Once the EPC is lodged it will appear on the national Domestic EPC register.

The EPC should not be read as a comment on the overall condition of the property, nor will it cover any items that would be included in a building survey.

An EPC is a legal requirement for the property to be marketed for sale or let. The certificate is valid for 10 years although it is recommended to renew the certificate every time works are carried out to the property that could improve its energy performance ie. replacement boiler/windows, loft or wall insulation.

Our EPC prices are calculated on the number of bedrooms, location and availability and carried out by professional, verified assessors who are certified with the official EPC Register.

What does an EPC contain?

A record of how energy efficient a building is and its environmental impact
Information on the property’s typical energy costs
Suggested recommendations on reducing energy use and saving money
An energy efficiency rating of the property from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient)

Non-Domestic EPCs

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Upon confirmation of the service, an accredited Energy Assessor visits the property to collect the required data for assessing energy features based on the construction, data, and relevant fittings (i.e, heating systems, insulation, windows, fixed outlets, lighting, etc). Please allow easy and full access for the assessor to inspect all heating and lighting fixtures/fittings including the boilers, hot water cylinders and the electric meter. Given the size and complexity of some commercial buildings, this inspection can take a number of hours or even days. Following the assessment, a Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificate (which includes two documents: an EPC certificate and a separate Recommendations Report) is generated using government-approved software, which typically takes 1-3 business days, and will be emailed to you once ready. Once the EPC is lodged it will appear on the national Non-Domestic EPC register.

A Non-Domestic EPC is a legal requirement for all non-domestic buildings exceeding 50 sq meters. The law states that a commercial EPC is required when you market the premises for let or sale, a building under construction is finished or where there are changes to the number of parts used for separate occupation and these changes involve providing or extending fixed heating, air conditioning or mechanical ventilation systems.

The EPC must also be displayed in your commercial building if the total useful floor area is over 500 sq meters, the building is frequently visited by the public or an EPC has already been produced for the building’s sale, rental or construction

The certificate is valid for 10 years although a new certificate may be required if the building is subject to renovations, alterations, extensions etc.

Non-Domestic buildings are divided into three categories for EPC purposes, depending on size, heating and cooling systems, etc. For further information please get in touch with us.

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