The seaside town of Clevedon is in North Somerset, known to residents and tourists for its beautiful coastal views. The town lies amongst a number of hills which include Strawberry Hill, Castle Hill and Church Hill.
Clevedon is famously known for Clevedon Pier which still stands, representing Victorian architecture and construction. Other famous landmarks include The Royal Pier Hotel, a grade II listed building, Walton Castle and Clevedon Court.
Amongst medical historians, Clevedon is well known as the site of mass production for penicillin in the 1930s and 40s.
EMC Electrical Group are experienced electricians with a number of years in the trade. As domestic and commercial electricians, we do our very best to provide excellent customer service.
An EICR or electrical installation condition report is an inspection of the fixed electrical systems in a property. During an EICR, the team will conduct a visual inspection of the lighting, consumer unit, outlets and switches. Additional power demands such as solar panels and underfloor heating will be checked too.
Whilst conducting EICR inspections on domestic or commercial properties in Clevedon, we look for signs of deterioration, loose connections, exposed wiring, damage to outlets. We also flag up any areas of poor energy consumption, suggesting strategies to help you save some money on future energy bills.
As a homeowner in Clevedon, you do have a duty of care to ensure the electrical installations at your home are safe, modern and compliant with regulations. Through demonstrating good practice by conducting regular inspections, you can put your mind at ease that electrical faults are kept to a minimum and that appliances such as the consumer unit are in good working order.
With modern homes now including innovative and advanced technology such as EV chargers, solar panels and air conditioning, there’s a greater need to assess the safety features of these systems to make sure they are in good working order and efficient.
An EICR is a great way of future proofing your home, just in case you one day decide to put it on the market. Potential buyers do want the confidence that electrical installations at a property are safe, current and in line with building standards.
If You're a landlord or property agent in Clevedon, an EICR is required every 5 years to ensure the property is safe for tenants. There are consequences for failing to use an approved electrician to conduct an EICR on your rental property.
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 provides guidance on regular inspections and maintenance of electrical systems at commercial business sites. If your business is in Clevedon, let our dedicated team of experienced commercial electricians help you carry out an EICR.
As most businesses are home to a number of electrical appliances and even large scale machinery or electrical equipment, the need to keep all occupants safe is quite the responsibility. Our expert team will conduct visual inspections followed by various electrical tests during an EICR.
EMC Electrical Group are able to flag any minor electrical faults such as loose connections, areas of poor energy consumption or even flickering lights. The dedicated commercial EICR electrician will be able to suggest remedial action for any faults found but we can also offer advice on how to gain better electrical efficiency. This might include making the change to LED lighting solutions or considering solar panel installations if it suits the property in Clevedon and your business.
For more information about an EICR in Clevedon, give EMC Electrical Group a call today.