Electrical Inspection Balham | Electrical Certificates Balham

Do you need the electrical installations within a rented property checked? Or are you buying a home and want to ensure the safety of the electrical circuits? Lola Electrical can provide you with a thorough electrical inspection Balham has available to give you the peace of mind you need in addition to providing you with certification that says your electrical installations are safe. Give us a call on 0203 146 1859 to book an electrical inspection in Balham.

Electrical Inspection in Balham

Whether you are buying a property, selling a property, having a change of tenants, own a commercial building and need to ensure the electrics are safe or simply want peace of mind, you’re going to need an electrical inspection of the premises.

Even with properly maintained electrical installations, all electrical systems will deteriorate with age and use. It’s critical these installations are regularly checked, maintained and updated to ensure the users are not put at risk to electrical shocks or fires. These tests and inspections should be carried out:

Every ten years for owners who occupy their own properties.
Every five years for a property in which tenants live in.
Every year if a swimming pool is present at the property.
Every five years for commercial buildings.
When buying, selling or letting a new property.
When there is a change of tenants within a rented property.
When the electrical certificate of the premises has expired.

Lola Electrical can provide you with an experience NICEIC registered contractor that is able to undertake an electrical inspection of any kind of premises for you. We will execute a thorough check and inspection of all the electrical installations against current legal requirements and standards. Upon completion, you will receive a full detailed report of any fault-finding.

What will the Electrical Report in Balham Entail?

The electrical report that you receive after an electrical inspection in Balham has taken place is also called an electrical installation condition report. This report is important as it will detail any faults that were found within the property or commercial building.

The report will contain the following information:

All water and gas supplies need to be earth bonded. If there is any earth bonding that is missing or inadequate, then this will be detailed in the report.
If there are any loose or damaged cables and wiring in place.
The extent of deterioration to sockets, plugs, switches and the consumer unit.
Electrical circuits and equipment need to have appropriate protective devices in place. If there are any missing or insufficient protective measures in place, then this will be detailed within the report.
Whether there are any defectives or deviations from the current electrical standards that are in place.
If there are any health and safety concerns such as a potential fire or shock risk, then this will be detailed in the report.
The report will also provide when the next recommended inspection date will be as you may get a sooner date than you expected dependent on the current state of your electrical installations.

If the electrical inspection passed in Balham and no issues arise within the electrical installation condition report, then you will be handed an electrical certificate that will certify the electrical installations within the property or building as safe to use.

What Happens if I Don’t Pass the Inspection?

Many people can be put off from arranging a thorough electrical inspection Balham has to offer because they fear that their electrical installations might not conform to the current electrical standards. If there are any major defaults within an installation that can cause a health and safety risk, then the electrician will perform a temporary fix during the inspection to ensure your safety. If the property doesn’t meet the electrical requirements, then you won’t be issued with an electrical certificate until it does.

You will be informed of any remedial works that need to be completed to receive your electrical certificate. Lola Electrical can provide you with a free no obligation quote for any and all remedial works that need to take place. If you fail to get these changes made within the appropriate time limit, then you will not receive an electrical certificate which means that by law, you cannot rent out your property or have public use the electrics within a commercial building.

Enquiries Regarding your Electrical Inspection in Balham

If you have any queries or need assistance regarding an electrical inspection in Balham, then email Lola Electrical on liam@lolaelectrical.co.uk. To book your electrical inspection in Balham, call us on 0203 146 1859 and we’ll arrange an appointment for you.