Browns Electrical provides fixed wire testing, also known as an Electrical Installation Condition Report EICR, for commercial buildings and rental properties across Cheshire. Landlords are required to have the electrics in their rented homes inspected at least every five years by a qualified person, and businesses are expected to keep their installations safe through regular inspection and testing. We help you meet those responsibilities with clear reporting and practical remedial work.
Fixed wire testing is a detailed check of the fixed electrical installation in your premises. It covers the wiring, distribution boards, protective devices, sockets, lighting and any hard-wired equipment. During the inspection and testing, we identify defects, deterioration and non-compliant items, then record them in an Electrical Installation Condition Report EICR with clear codes that show how urgent each issue is.
For landlords, this report is a legal requirement at least every five years, or sooner if specified on the previous certificate. For commercial premises, regular EICR testing is essential for managing health and safety and meeting insurance conditions.
We focus on delivering fixed wire testing for live, occupied buildings such as offices, warehouses, shops, HMOs and rental homes. Before we start, we agree the scope, timing and access arrangements so tenants and staff know what to expect. Wherever possible we phase the work to reduce downtime, keep key areas running and complete testing safely around your normal operations.
We begin with a thorough visual inspection of the installation. This includes consumer units or distribution boards, wiring routes, sockets, switches, light fittings and any visible connections. We look for signs of damage, overheating, overloading, poor workmanship and anything that could present a risk to occupants or disrupt your business.
Once the visual checks are complete, we carry out electrical tests on the circuits. These include continuity and polarity checks, insulation resistance tests and earth fault loop impedance measurements. Where necessary, circuits are isolated briefly so we can test them safely and accurately. We plan this in advance so that critical equipment and trading areas are not affected more than necessary.
After the inspection and testing, we produce a clear Electrical Installation Condition Report EICR. Each observation is recorded with a classification code that shows whether it is dangerous, potentially dangerous or a recommended improvement. Alongside the technical detail you receive a plain English summary that highlights urgent items, medium term work and longer term improvements.
Where the installation is satisfactory, the EICR confirms compliance and states the recommended date for the next inspection. If the report is unsatisfactory, we explain what needs to be corrected and can quote for remedial work. Once remedial work is complete, we update the documentation so that you have evidence for your records, insurers and any regulatory checks
We specialise in electrical work for landlords and commercial clients, from routine testing and inspections to fault finding and remedial repairs. Our team is used to working in live environments such as offices, warehouses, shops and HMOs, where planning and clear communication are essential.
We help you stay on top of your legal and safety duties with clear reports, certificates and records. Whether it is an inspection, a test programme or follow up work, you receive documentation that is easy to file, share and present to insurers, auditors and regulators.
Time matters when you manage properties or run a business. We plan work around your operation, group tasks sensibly and keep disruption to tenants, staff and customers to a minimum. You get realistic timescales, straightforward pricing and a service that respects your schedule.
Electrical safety is always the priority. We follow recognised standards, use calibrated equipment, and take the time to isolate, test, and verify properly. If we find anything that presents a risk, we explain it clearly and agree on practical next steps before we leave the site.
