EICR / Electrical Inspections / Electrical Repairs / Electrical Installations

A recent Landlords EICR indicated the presence of 100+ Volts on the metal light switch !

We often compare ourselves to Electricians who have been working for years to get to where they are today.

Stop it!

If you are struggling to get your head around an electrical fault, or new installation just give us a call.

We are local and more than willing to help, we carry out all types...

Fun fact: I've spent 31 years learning to be an electrician
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5-year apprenticeship, annual assessment, 18th edition qualification, 2391 Test and Inspection, etc
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But here’s something I discovered on my Electrical journey.
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50% of Electricians do NOT deliver what you truly need.
Dave down the p...

The TRUTH about EICR Electrical Inspections

I have been seeing this everywhere and I can't stay silent about it any longer!

Please do not go out and purchase the cheapest EICR on the market.

Yes, you may get your EICR certificate, but for the majority of the time, it is just a "quick fix" and ...

Just delivered the Megger DCM305E,
Highly useful during EICR testing and electrical inspections, the DCM305E allows us to pinpoint those nuisance tripping issues.
Earth leakage is always an issue when replacing a consumer unit and with this in hand, we can identify circuits with a high earth leak...

EICR Questions?

Here at Northwest Electrical Contractors, we get asked a lot about EICR's
Here are some of the most common:

How much should an EICR cost?
A very broad question, it all depends on a number of factors, are you employing the company direct? how large is the property?
We operate ...

Don't waste money on an EICR that is going to be unsatisfactory.
As an introduction to new customers we are offering a FREE service to call and take a look at the property.
90%of houses fail the electrical report due to the lack of RCD protection at the consumer unit.
Lack of Main equipotential b...

EICR or Electrical Certificate.
Do you need an EICR and have concerns about what condition your wiring is in?
Simply give us a call or email and we'll gladly call and take a look free of charge.
An Electrical installation condition report is a detailed document, let us guide you through the jargo...

EICR day today, during testing we identified 130V present on the metal light switch.
The customer advised she "does sometimes get a tingle off it "
We;ll be going back Monday to fit a new 18th Edition consumer unit, main equipotential bonding and find the fault.
Do you sometimes get a tingle when...