If you’re based in Herefordshire and need a qualified electrician with experience when it comes to holiday let electrics, get in touch with Electrics Fixed.
We understand the unique requirements of electrical installations, inspections and certification when it comes to holiday lets.
The importance of holiday let electrics
If you own a holiday let in Herefordshire, you probably understand the duty of care you hold to ensure all electrical installations, wiring and appliances at the property are safe and functioning in compliance with regulations. By reducing the risk of a potential injury to the guest at your holiday let, you can protect yourself, property and guests from disastrous consequences.
Electrics Fixed provides a number of services to ensure your holiday let is fully functioning, we provide lighting solutions, rewiring and upgrades as well as heating solutions too.
What are the legal requirements for holiday let electrics?
The electricity at work regulations 1989 is a set of standards, you as the holiday let owner must comply with, demonstrate electrical safety at the holiday let. In doing so, you can express that all electrical systems are well maintained to reduce the risk of injury and damage to the property.
As of the 1st of June 2020, private rental properties must have an EICR or electrical installation condition report. As a holiday let owner, it is a requirement by law that all electrical circuits, kitchen appliances and electrical equipment is safe for occupants.
Benefits of an EICR for holiday let electrics
An EICR can only be conducted by competent and qualified electricians such as the team at Electrics Fixes. All fixed electrical installations are inspected, this slides wiring, lighting, sockets and switches. We also inspect the fuse box and any additional electrical features you might have such as an EV charger.
As we use BS7671 IET wiring regulations, you can rest assured that the inspection is well regulated and that our electricians follow guidance from authority bodies. Any faults we do find will be reported to you along with suggestions for remedial work, faults are categorised with more hazardous faults taking precedence, so you know which faults to remedy first. It might be worth reminding you that an EICR is required every 5 years, sooner if you suspect electrical faults within the holiday let.
PAT testing for holiday let electrics
As your holiday in Herefordshire will include a number of portable electrical items, you will also require PAT testing or portable appliance testing. This will include an inspection of appliances such as the kettle, toaster, iron and television to make sure they are safe for your guests.
Electrics Fixed in Herefordshire
As NAPIT registered electricians, we abide by industry guidance and safety regulations, ensuring your holiday let in Herefordshire is fully functioning and safe.
As domestic and commercial electricians, our customers do get the very best customer service, reliability and top quality craftsmanship.
For a certified electrician to carry out holiday let electrics in Herefordshire, call Electrics Fixed today.
