An EICR, or Electrical Installation Condition Report, checks whether your property’s wiring and electrics are safe. It is also known as Landlord Safety Test, Electrical Safety Certificate or the Homebuyer’s Test.

Whether it’s a business or a domestic property you rent out; your electrical installation should always be covered by an in date EICR.

To make sure your home is safe, we recommend you have an EICR every 10 years. If you rent out a property, you should have one every five years, a sooner re-inspection may be required if specified in the most recent EICR or for certain commercial properties.

Most commercial properties, including shops, offices, warehouses, and public buildings, require a Commercial Energy Performance Certificate. It is the responsibility of the property owner or landlord to ensure a valid EPC is available whenever the property is sold, rented, or constructed.

The frequency of fire alarm system testing relies on miscellaneous factors. Local regulations, the sort of building, and the type of fire alarm system are a few to name. However, as a general guideline, fire alarm systems should be tested a minimum of once a year.

A Landlord Gas Safety Certificate (CP12), is a manuscript that justified the safety of gas equipment and flues on a property. It is issued to landlords after a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer conducts an inspection and confirms that the gas installations and appliances meet the required safety standards.

Electrical Portable Appliance Test, commonly known as PAT testing, is a safety inspection process conducted on electrical appliances. This test aims to ensure that the devices are safe to operate and do not induce any hazards of electrical shocks, fires, or other such risks. PAT testing involves a series of checks, including visual inspections and electrical tests.

Floor plans are generally crafted using CAD software or by professional designers and architects. Measurements and dimensions of the property are taken, and then the floor plan is drawn to scale, including walls, doors, windows, and other elements.

Legionella is a bacteria that can cause Legionnaires disease, a severe form of pneumonia. It thrives in water systems, it is usually present in hot tubs, cooling towers, showers, hot water tanks, and other sources of stagnant or warm water.