Both sound similar and help understand the conditions of a property before you buy.
A homebuyers survey if an overall summary of the conditions such as the issues with damp or roof structure. A homebuyers EICR in Bristol is a very detailed inspection of the electrical installations conducted by a surveyor. The cost of a homebuyer's EICR in Bristol ranges from £200 - £350 but this depends on the number of circuits and size of property. Allied Electrical Services recommend working with an experienced EICR electrician before buying a property, if you decide to put your home on the market or if electrical testing hasn't taken place at your home for over 10 years. As an in-house team, not only do we have the skills to conduct an EICR, we also carry out a range of remedial work such as rewiring should you need it.
What are the benefits of a homebuyer's EICR in Bristol?
An EICR will confirm whether electrical installations do meet requirements of BS 7671 Wiring Regulations. Typically, an EICR can identify faults with the wiring, consumer unit or whether earthing is outdated or damaged. Having electrical issues identified before your purchase your property in Bristol will save you thousands on surprising repair work. We worked with very excited first time buyers who got their hands on an end of terrace 1930’s property on Guernsey Avenue. A look at their homebuyers report set off a few alarm bells as the report noted the fuseboard looked older. However, the report did not spot that there were lots of dodgy DIY alterations and that a full rewire was required. This is exactly why you should consider a homebuyer's EICR in Bristol.
What is included in a homebuyer's EICR in Bristol?
First, we conduct a visual inspection to identify signs of general wear and tear, loose wiring or scorch marks around outlets and switches. Next, a number of electrical tests are conducted to make sure measurements for voltage and resistance meet the normal range. Any faults found are assigned a code which is included in the final report. As NICEIC approved, we have the advantage of using NICEIC software to record and issue the EICR.
The current owners at the property on Guernsey Avenue, Bristol had replaced sockets and lighting so all looked good up front. Once we got our electrical testing meters out, we quickly found there were significant hazards behind the scenes, like under the floor board and behind the walls.
Why can Allied Electrical Services help with a homebuyer's EICR in Bristol?
As proud Bristolians ourselves, we take great pride in giving our clients 100 % satisfaction on all projects. We do it all, from EICR inspections to carrying out remedial work such as replacing broken outlets or upgrading the consumer unit. The team have established positive and long lasting working relationships with property owners and landlords over the years. In fact, many of our clients reach out to us for repeat business and are always happy to refer us to friends and family.
If you’ve just found the house of your dreams but want to get the electrics checked first, contact Allied Electrical Services to arrange a homebuyer's EICR in Bristol. Call us on 0117 303 9000
