Electrical testing and certification you can rely on

Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years and give a copy of the report to tenants. For owner-occupied homes, every ten years is recommended, or when you buy a property. Commercial premises are usually every five years, and some uses, such as swimming pools or caravan parks, more often.

The report will list observations coded C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous) or FI (further investigation needed). Any of these makes the report unsatisfactory. We’ll explain each item and quote for the remedial work; once it’s complete, we confirm it in writing so you have evidence the installation is now safe.

There’s no fixed legal interval, but owners of holiday lets and rental properties have a duty to make sure the appliances they provide are safe, and many insurers and letting agents expect regular PAT testing as evidence of that. We test, label and record every item.

For a typical house, between three and five hours. Larger homes and commercial premises take longer. The power will need to be switched off for some of that time, and we’ll agree this with you beforehand.