Electrical Testing & Inspection

Full electrical safety inspections for landlords, businesses, and homeowners in North London and Hertfordshire

For over 15 years, our City & Guilds 2391 qualified NICEIC electricians have been helping our clients maintain the highest of property safety standards with comprehensive EICR testing and electrical inspection certificates.
Today, we offer a full range of commercial, industrial and domestic inspection and testing services, all carried out to the same impeccable standards that have made us North London’s most trusted electrical specialists.

Electrical Testing in London: Our Services

Electrical Testing in London: Our Services

What is Electrical Inspection and Testing?

Periodic inspection and testing is a process which involves a competent electrician using a strictly defined set of procedures to check on the safety and functionality of your electrical installation.

What We Check For:

Not only do we check for the more obvious faults, we also carry out investigation to identify any hidden damage or defects that could be putting you and others at risk.

  • The electrical system type and earthing arrangement
  • The Presence of earth Main Earth Bonding such as Gas Water and Structural steel
  • The Adequacy and size of the main fuse and all protective devices
  • A Visual inspection of all electrical accessories including light fittings, switches and sockets
  • A variety of tests on the fixed wiring of the property
  • Functional test of safety features such as MCBs and RCDs
  • The presence of warning notices, labels and circuit information to help navigate the electrical installation

This process includes:

Ensure
Ensuring all relevant and necessary warning notices, labels, and circuit information is in place to help navigate the electrical installation
Determine
Determining the electrical system type and earthing arrangement
Check
Checking for the presence of earth Main Earth Bonding such as gas, water, and structural steel
Testing
Testing the size and adequacy of all main fuses and protective devices
Thorough testing
Thorough testing on the fixed wiring of your property
Ensure safaty
Ensuring safety features such as MCBs and RCDs are functioning correctly
Visual inspection
A thorough visual inspection of all electrical accessories including light fittings, switches, and sockets.

For landlords and business owners, passing an electrical safety inspection not only ensures the safety of your tenants or employees, but it also guarantees that your property is fully compliant with current health and safety regulation.

As a homeowner, you may not have the same legal requirements, though an electrical test is essential when it comes to buying or a selling a property, not to mention proving invaluable in ensuring your loved ones are safe in their home.

How Often Should Electric Systems Be Inspected and Tested?

Per British Standard BS 76719 (IET Wiring Regulations) period electrical testing should be carried out as follows:
Homeowners
Your property should have a full electrical safety inspection every ten years. If your home has a pool, it should be tested every year.
Landlords
Your rental properties should be tested every five years. You will also need a full inspection before a new tenant moves in.
Business Owners
Commercial properties also require a full electrical inspection report every five years.
Other Requirements
Caravan owners should have a full inspection every five years. You should also ensure you have an electrical test certificate before buying or selling a property.

Why use Pulse Electrical for Your Electrical Safety Inspection?

Current safety regulations insist that electrical inspections are carried out by a “competent” electrician qualified to City & Guilds 2391 standards. That’s us.
Not only are our team fully qualified, we also undergo regular training to ensure we remain fully up-to-date with the latest health and safety standards and industry developments.
What’s more, we do all of this at the most competitive pricing for electrical testing in North London, with fixed-price quotes and a commitment to working diligently to ensure minimal disruptions.

Book your electrical inspection service online today, or talk to your local electricians today by calling us on 0203 504 0000.

Book your electrical inspection service online today, or talk to your local electricians today by calling us on 0203 504 0000.

Book your electrical inspection service online today

or talk to your local electricians today by calling us on 0203 504 0000.