Electrical testing for rental properties Bridport

Electrical testing for rental properties Bridport

If you own a holiday let or rental property, you’re probably aware of the strict electrical guidance you must adhere to, ensuring the safety of your tenants. Electrical testing for rental properties in Bridport falls under our expertise. As experienced electricians, we conduct EICRs and PAT testing for landlords. Working around your schedule and accommodating to your timeframe.

EICR: An EICR is an electrical inspection of all fixed installations. Generally, we inspect the outlets, switches, lighting, wiring and the consumer unit. Where modern holiday lets and rental properties now include smart features and home EV charging systems, our electricians will need to check these systems too.

As regular EICR’s are an essential part of electrical testing for rental properties Bridport. We recommend an EICR every 5 years to maintain the safety of electrical installations in holiday lets and private rentals in and around Bridport.

Pat Testing: Although portable appliance testing is not a legal requirement for holiday lets and private rentals, it is advisable to demonstrate good practice and your responsibility as a landlord.

Any appliances with a plug will be tested, so that's a fair few household  appliances to get through.

Benefits of electrical testing for rental properties

Through regular electrical testing for rental properties Bridport, you can achieve enhanced tenant safety. Reducing the risk of electrocution or the onset of electrical fires, ensuring much safer living conditions.

Rental homes and holiday lets in Bridport where electrical safety has been clearly demonstrated are much more appealing. Through thorough and precise electrical testing by qualified electricians, you’ll find greater tenant satisfaction.

Electrical testing for rental properties in Bridport by Tyne Electrical Services can provide legal protection for landlords. Once electrical testing such as an EICR is completed, you’ll be provided with certification as evidence of electrical compliance. By demonstrating your legal duty in providing electrically safe properties in Bridport, you can evade hefty fines and legal proceedings.

What the law says about electrical testing for rental properties

Having worked alongside landlords and property agents for many years, we’re very familiar with legislation surrounding electrical testing for rental properties Bridport. We work inline with The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020, ensuring the highest level of safety is applied to your holiday home or rental property in Bridport.

Tyne Electrical services in Bridport

As locals to the area, we’re very familiar with the electrical installation of most homes in Bridport. This makes our job as electricians easier as we’re also well acquainted with local building codes too.

With a wide range of electrical services to offer homeowners and landlords, the team are ready and fully equipped to help with lighting upgrades, rewiring and even electrical testing for rental properties in Bridport.

If you require electrical testing for rental properties Bridport, contact Tyne Electrical Services today.