Inspection and Testing
Electrical Testing in your Watchfield home and why it is Needed
The Consumer group Which? says on average 4 people a day are killed or injured in fires related to electrical faults. The recommendation is that every home should have a regular electrical safety test – and being experienced Watchfield electricians at Prestige Heating and Electrical Services we know the dangers that can be associated with dangerous electrical wiring and we fully support this recommendation.
The organisation Electrical Safety First – the leading technical authority on electrical safety in the UK – suggests that like elsewhere in the country private homeowners in Watchfield should get an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) from a qualified, reputable Watchfield electrical firm at least every 10 years. This is vital for your own safety and also a requirement by some insurance companies who may refuse to pay out a damage claim if they were the result of neglected electrical faults. You should also arrange an EICR in Watchfield if you are moving home, whatever its age or condition of the property.
Watchfield Landlords with rental properties now have a legal obligation to have a satisfactory EICR electrical test carried out every 5 years or when there is a change of tenancy thus making sure their tenants stay safe.
Helping homeowners
Competent Electrical Testing Electricians
If you are looking to have a full EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) or a visual inspection of your domestic electrical installation in your Watchfield property our 18th Edition EIT qualified electricians can carry out the electrical inspection and testing. Our domestic electricians can sign off their own work as well as inspect and test the work of 3rd party electricians.
Prestige Services are with Elecsa which is one of the 5 Government backed bodies regulating and ensuring that we stay up to date with all regulations changes and are carrying out all electrical work competently and are Part P compliant.
Some of our clients are based in SN6 postcode area and the local areas such as Faringdon, Uffington and Coleshill and have electrical testing and regular electrical work carried out.
Qualified Electricians
Our electricians are highly qualified to undertake your wiring and electrical projects.
Advice & Safety
We advise you on the right installation for your home, keeping you safe.
EICR Checks
We can test your home in compliance with EICR checks for your peace of mind.
Keep your home safe
Electrical Testing in Watchfield
- What Happens?
As all properties are different sizes there is no standard set time to carry out electrical testing it may take a couple of hours or it may take a few, the one thing to note is that during test the power in your home will be off.
Part of the testing involves our Watchfield electricians checking the electrical installations, including the wiring, fuse board, earthing and bonding, circuitry, sockets and light switches. Our electrician will be looking for signs of damage and deterioration, defects and any other signs that your electrical system in Watchfield is not up to regulatory standards or could pose a danger to you, any other occupants and your property.
During the test our Watchfield electrician will fill in a detailed multi-paged report, and once it is typed up and signed a copy will be sent to you.
If there are any faults found that will be detailed; C1 indicate an immediately dangerous situation and would be dealt with straight away on site; any C2 faults mean potential danger with immediate work needed; any C3 faults mean improvement is recommended; and an FI means further investigation is needed without delay.
We do electrical testing in the Watchfield postcode areas, including SN6 as well as the outlying areas.
Surrounding Local Areas
Prestige Services is proud to provide expert electrical safety testing (EICR’s) in Watchfield and the surrounding area. Our qualified professionals work with homeowners, landlords, and businesses to deliver high-quality, reliable services tailored to your needs. In addition to Watchfield, we serve nearby locations including Shrivenham, Bourton, Longcot, Fernham, Faringdon, Uffington, Stanford in the Vale, Shellingford, Coleshill, Buscot, Lechlade, Highworth, South Marston, Stanton Fitzwarren, Blunsdon, Ashbury, Kingston Lisle, Goosey, Little Coxwell, and Great Coxwell. Whether you require a one-off electrical job, ongoing electrical maintenance, or urgent support, we ensure every job is completed with care and precision. Our local reputation is built on trust, efficiency, and outstanding customer service. For dependable electrical safety testing (eicr’s) in Watchfield and surrounding villages, call Prestige Services today on 01793 297017.
