Martin Hopkins
Do you need an Electrical Inspection (EiCR) ? Choose wisely, choose Advance Electrical Services. We will complete you an honest and accurate report on your properties electrical installation and will do our upmost to pass off the installation on the first visit. We are not like some electrical contractors who will do large volumes of very cheap EiCR's, fail the installation and then try to recoup their money by charging high prices for the remedial works. We work with you at every step of the way to get your property passed on the first visit. We are a family run electrical business serving the Walsall, Cannock, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Tamworth and Birmingham areas. We cover all aspects of domestic and commercial electrical work, both indoors and out – so whether you need an electrician to install a new light, undertake a complete rewire, or solve an electrical problem, we can help. Advance Electrical Services is dedicated to providing a friendly, reliable and quality electrical service to customers in and around Staffordshire and the West Midlands. Proprietor Martin Hopkins is a NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) Domestic Installer and is Part P registered. Qualified to the current 18th Edition BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations you can be assured that all work is certificated and registered where necessary, thus complying with Part P of the Building Regulations. Martin is also the highest electrical grade possible of “Site Technician” under the J.I.B. Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (C.S.C.S). Advance Electrical Services are experts in under-taking electrical inspections (EiCR's) on any sort of property as well as Portable Appliance Testing (PAT testing). The proprietor of the business is an apprentice trained tradesman with over 20 years’ experience in most areas of the electrical industry. We offer a wide range of services for the industrial, commercial and domestic sectors Use our services and we will provide you with… A high standard of workmanship The NICEIC regularly assess us to ensure that our work continues to meet the relevant technical and safety standards. Compliance with Wiring and Building Regulations All our work will meet the latest electrical installation standards and be accompanied by the appropriate certification. Certification On completion of the work you will receive: An Electrical Installation Certificate or Minor Works Certificate that confirms that the work meets BS 7671; Where required, a Building Regulations Part P Compliance Certificate that confirms the work meets the Building Regulations. Access to NICEIC Guarantee of Standards Scheme. All our electrical installation work will be covered by a six-year insurance backed NICEIC platinum promise warranty. Competitive Prices – We carry out all our work in the most cost-effective way, with transparent pricing and a competitive hourly rate.
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Appointment details
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.
As a landlord you are required by law to have an Electrical Installation Condition Report, this helps 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
Appointment details
A Non-Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Report is, as it states, a report rather than a certificate. It provides an assessment of the in-service condition of a commercial electrical installation against current requirements. During 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 a legal requirement commercial properties are tested every 5 years and installations at industrial premises are tested at least every 3 years
As a landlord you are required by law to have an Electrical Installation Condition Report, this helps protect you from prosecution in the event that a tenant is harmed by faulty electrics in your property.
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
Appointment details
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
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Martin is excellent at his job and has done electrical work for us several times, he is always prompt and efficient and has excellent aftercare too. I highly recommend Martin
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Martin has done work for myself and a neighbour. He is always punctual, very professional and his work is to perfection. Thank you
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