Electrical Safety

As your landlord, we have a duty of care to regularly inspect and test the electrical installation and subsequent wiring within all of our properties. This ensures that your home is compliant in relation to Electrical Safety. It is therefore vital that you allow us access to your home as we require to carry out these important checks.

Regular inspection and testing allows us to identify any possible deterioration with the installation which then enables the Trust to repair and/or upgrade the installation should the need arise.

We will complete a full electrical safety inspection at a maximum interval of every 5 years.

Please note that the contractor will make every effort to arrange a convenient date for the works, if however after three visits, access has not been made available we may need to start legal proceedings to gain access, this may lead to you having to pay any court costs incurred by us.

If the Trust finds any unauthorised or unsafe electrical works when completing electrical inspections or repairs then the unsafe work will be disconnected and removed to make it safe. This could include accessories such as additional sockets, light fittings or wiring to sheds or outhouses.

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Questions about your Electrical Safety Test

Questions about your Electrical Safety Test
Do I need to be at home when the test takes place? 

Yes. Please ensure that you are home to enable us to discuss the works due to be carried out in your home. It is also important that you have credit on your electric pre-paid meters in order for the works to be completed.

Do I need to be at home throughout the work taking place? 

Providing someone is at home to allow access to the contractors and lock up when they leave, they can continue to work as long as you are comfortable with them doing so. 

How long will the work take to complete? 

Testing of your electrical system takes approximately 1-2 hours. However, if there are urgent repairs that are required then The Trust will look to complete these works at the time of the test which may take slightly longer depending on works. For any non-urgent repairs that cannot be carried out on the day, our staff will agree a convenient time with you to return.

I am concerned about letting someone into my home? 

All of our staff and contractors carry photo ID. If you have any doubts or concerns, please call us on 0300 303 9848 and we will confirm an operatives identification.

I am not able to grant access to compete the test on the appointment date? 

These works are essential and we cannot stress how important it is for them to be carried out as soon as it is convenient. If you are unable to grant us access for whatever reason, please contact us to arrange a convenient appointment.