The electrical testing Richmond services at Lola Electrical are a perfect way to ensure that your electrical installations are safe to use. Our electrical testing services cover industrial, commercial and domestic properties within Richmond and surrounding areas. To receive a competitive quote for testing of your electrical systems, call us on 0203 146 1859 and a friendly engineer will arrange an appointment for you.
To many, electrical testing services can seem like an unnecessary investment of money, and people put off their electrical testing Richmond services until it’s too late. Whether you are a landlord of a property, live in a self-owned property or manage a commercial or industrial property, you must get your electrical installations regularly checked within Richmond. Lola Electrical is here to assist you with queries that are commonly asked regarding electrical testing.
There are various electrical testing methods including RCD tests and thermal imaging to get a detailed condition of the electrical installations. Which methods are used is dependent on the electrical testing service that you are receiving. Here at Lola Electrical, we commonly provide electrical testing services in Richmond such as:
If there is another electrical testing service that you require, just ask and we know that our electricians will be fully qualified to carry out this service for you.
Depending on the property type you have, you will need a range of different electrical testing services to remain in line with government regulations. If you are a landlord of a rental property, you are required to receive an electrical installation condition report and you are highly recommended to receive portable appliance testing. If you are a landlord of a dwelling, then you are also required to have fire alarm testing services.
HMO properties require more electrical testing services than a standard domestic property. A HMO property is required to receive an electrical installation condition report, portable appliance testing and emergency lighting testing.
Commercial and industrial properties require all types of testing, as you have a legal obligation to protect your employees and the public from electrical dangers.
The Frequency that you require electrical testing Richmond services is also dependent on the property type that you have.
Domestic Properties (Rental) – As the owner of a domestic rental property, you legally need to receive an electrical installation condition report every 5 years; it’s also recommended to receive this testing service if there is a change of tenancy. With the recommended PAT testing, you should aim to get this certificate every year to protect you against claims.
HMO properties are required to get their emergency lighting system tested every 6 months and a PAT testing service tested annually.
Self-Owned Domestic Property – Legally, you are not required to receive any electrical testing services, however, it’s highly recommended to receive an electrical installation condition report at least every 10 years.
Commercial and Industrial Properties – You need to obtain your electrical installation condition report every 5 years, your PAT testing every year, and your fire alarms and emergency lights tested every 6 months.
With many electrical testing services, you have a legal requirement to receive them. However, if you are not legally obliged to, you should still receive your electrical testing Richmond services regularly. This is because our electrical testing services can help to prevent any electrical damage to your property and electrical injuries to its users by detecting faults early. Once these faults are detected, they can be rectified before they become dangerous. This can also help you avoid unnecessary electrical costs, as preventative measures are cheaper than needing reactive maintenance services.
If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to email liam@lolaelectrical.co.uk and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
If you require electrical testing services in Richmond, then there is no better electrical company than Lola Electrical. We can perform all electrical testing services, in addition to any remedial works that may be needed as a result of our findings. Get in touch with us on 0203 146 1859 and take that step to make your electrical systems safe.
