Electrical checks

[caroline7758]

Roughly how much would you expect to pay for an electrical safety check on a 2-bedroom house? And what trade associations for electricians should I look for to find a reputable one? Any help appreciated.

[Ericthelobster]

80-100 quid?
There are several appropriate organisations NICEIC is one.

[Poj McDodge]

I agree with the above.

I have paid £90 each for 2 three bedroomed houses & 1 with two bedrooms, all terraced houses.

[Energise]

It probably depends on which part of the country you are in. I paid £60 for a 7 Bedroom house.

[Elektratek]

An electrical safety check can come in a number of forms. A periodic inspection report is the officially recognised one, which can be carried out by an NICEIC or ECA approved contractor, not a Part P domestic installer scheme member. A safety check is a visual check which backs up a periodic inspection. Inspections every five years, and safety checks annually. Neither of these are mandatory, but the inspection and test is prudent for landlords to meet your legal obligations. The prices mentioned here are very cheap, and i would guess for a visual check, or by a non approved contractor, but it would also depend on the area the property is in too.

Elektratek

[Ericthelobster]

An electrical safety check can come in a number of forms. A periodic inspection report is the officially recognised one, which can be carried out by an NICEIC or ECA approved contractor, not a Part P domestic installer scheme member. A safety check is a visual check which backs up a periodic inspection. Inspections every five years, and safety checks annually. Neither of these are mandatory, but the inspection and test is prudent for landlords to meet your legal obligations. The prices mentioned here are very cheap, and i would guess for a visual check, or by a non approved contractor, but it would also depend on the area the property is in too.I was talking about periodic inspection reports (I've just the details of the guy who did mine; he's a member of the National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers and a Part P registered installer.)

[Owen Money]

If it's any help I pay about £120 for a full NICEIC check on anything up to a 3 bed property.

I'm told that a full check every 10 years for a private residence and 5 years for a let is about right, but at the start of every tenancy a documented visual check, and an earth and continuity check will cover you. This can be carried out by you if you wish.

Apparently no one really has a definitive answer, but the idea is cover yourself in the event of litigation.

[Poj McDodge]

The £90 I pay is for a periodic test by a NICEIC electrician, this is in South Wales.

[Ericthelobster]

The prices mentioned here are very cheapOr perhaps in view of the replies above we may surmise that your prices are very EXPENSIVE?!! :)

[caroline7758]

thanks, everyone- it's a periodic check I need, as I'm thinking about applying to become an accredited landlord. Will let you know what it costs when i get round to it in the new year!

[Stuart Urban]

A Periodic Inspection Report can legally be carried out by anyone that is competent to do so. It does not come under Part P of the Building Regulations but this does not mean that a "Part P registered" electrician is not qualified to carry one out.

There are a number of companies that an electrical contractor could join in order to have their competence assessed. NAPIT, ECA and NICEIC are private companies that assess a company’s competence. There are others that are more specifically for "part p" work.

I prefer NAPIT because they assess individuals within a company rather than just assessing one person within a company. But I'm biased as I'm in NAPIT.

When comparing prices keep in mind that a company could offer an electrical safety check which is just Portable Appliance Testing whilst another would be offering a Periodic Inspection Report.

Electricians rates vary greatly depending on location, how much they want the job and what hourly rate they are hoping to achieve. However £60 for a 7 bedroom house does seems cheap.


See the link for example prices (from a company that I have no connection with).
http://www.1stcall.info/price_list.htm

[daveknowles]

We charge £125 per property regardess of size in North/east London, and provide the official NIC/EIC 16th Edition peridoic certificate. These are normally for 5 years, however any electrical work carried out in the property after the inspection must be supported by a modification certificate from an NICEIC contractor, otherwise technically the certificate becomes void.

Although in experience these MOD certs are rarely provided.

Dave

[Energise]

However £60 for a 7 bedroom house does seems cheap.

Yes 10 rooms and 2 bathrooms altogether, I was pleasantly shocked, for the rest of the work he charged at £15 per hour, his wife worked with him as well so jobs got done much quicker !!!!!! :)

[Stuart Urban]

£15 per hour

Does that include his wife? :)

[Energise]

Does that include his wife? :)


It sure does, :D

[delb0y]

sorry to jump on ur post ... but how do u become a accredited landlord?
im in scotland and i was also thinking about letting rooms out in my house .. to maxiumise my rental income from this property but it scotland we have to get a licence in order to do this and from what i have heard its a long process and alot of conditions to adere to .. firedoors etc etc list goes on .. i cant understand why in england there is no require for this licence but in scotland there is .. is there anyone on this forum from scotland who lets out rooms in their property?

thanks in advance

delboy :(

[Patois]

Check out the HMO questions Forum

Draft Regs propose electrical check at intervals of no more than 5 years

[dazalock]

sorry to jump on ur post ... but how do u become a accredited landlord?
im in scotland and i was also thinking about letting rooms out in my house .. to maxiumise my rental income from this property but it scotland we have to get a licence in order to do this and from what i have heard its a long process and alot of conditions to adere to .. firedoors etc etc list goes on .. i cant understand why in england there is no require for this licence but in scotland there is .. is there anyone on this forum from scotland who lets out rooms in their property?

thanks in advance

delboy :(


Contract your local RLA residential Lanlords association

[Elektratek]

Yes eric the lobster, we are not in the price ranges mentioned, as our PIR's start from £160.00 +VAT, that being in South London. Having seen the previous reports from other contractors - with errors, we take our time to do it right, mainly to cover ourselves and our reputation. PIR's on a 1 bed flat would take around 2 hours with 2 people, one of which is BS2391 qualified as a minimum. If we are EXPENSIVE, then people have a free choice to use others. Have a good christamas, and we'll continue the ongoing banter in the new year! :D

Elektratek
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