When should your property be tested

We are experts in all commercial, industrial and domestic electrical work, whether it is testing and inspection, new installation or replacement work. Below is a list of property type against the recommended maximum period of inspection and testing.

Domestic

Change of occupancy
or
10 Years

Commercial

Change of occupancy
or
5 Years

Residential Accommodation

Change of occupancy
or
5 Years

Education Establishment

5 Years

Industrial

3 Years

Offices

5 Years

Shops

5 Years

Laboratories

5 Years

Swimming Pools

1 Year

Leisure Complexes

3 Years

Reasons why you may require
South Coast Electrical Testing

  • Absence of an installation certificate
  • Alterations and additions have been made to the installation
  • Certification body request
  • Change of occupancy
  • Change of use of premises
  • Contractor no longer in business/available
  • Inspection after Fire / Heat damage
  • Inspection after water damage
  • Insurance company request
  • Landlords safety report
  • Local Authority request
  • Mortgage lender request
  • Other licence
  • Part of a complaint investigation
  • Public entertainment licence
  • Reason to believe other damage has occurred to the installation
  • Safety assessment requested by client
  • Significant change in loading of the installation

Solar installations

We are also proud to be part of the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) which includes Solar Panel Installation with Battery Storage.
Find out more

EV Charge Points

With over 200 completed installations here on the south coast, we are certified to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charge points.
Find out more

EICRs

Whether it's a entertainment license, mortgage requirement or just your concern regarding the general condition of the electrical installation, we would be obliged to help.
Find out more
our certifications