Landlords Responsibility for Electrical Safety:

close up of an electrician working on the wires behind a plug socket Fit for human habitation at the commencement of the tenancy, and kept fit for human habitation by the Landlord.

Each year, many people in rented accommodation die and many more are injured by electric shock and fires which have been cased by poorly maintained electrical installations and appliances.

These include:

Poorly installed and maintained electrical installations
Inadequate provision for the use of items of electrical equipment
Inadequate checks on portable equipment
Inadequate fire alarm systems

Landlords have obligations under UK Health & Safety legislation to carry out the regular testing of fixed installations e.g. wiring, lighting and sockets as well as appliance testing for such items as kettles, cookers, TV's, Microwave Ovens, Washing Machines and any items you supply that are plugged into a socket. It is recommended that the fixed installation in rented accommodation is tested every 5 years and some appliances are tested annually, or after each let. For this reason, it is essential that rented properties have both fixed installation and portable appliances tested and the appropriate certificates supplied.

The cost of having your rented property electrically tested and appropriate certification is from as little as

Fixed Installation Testing (per room)
Up to 3 Bedrooms	£105
4 Bedroom	£120
5 Bedrooms	£135
6 Bedrooms	£150
Over 6 Bedrooms	to be agreed after survey

Please note that where the fixed installation and portable appliances are tested, each appliances will be tested at the reduced rate of £2.00, no minimum charge will apply. Additionally, to ensure minimun disruption to your tennants, arrangements can be made to complete these tests out of hours or at weekends