Unlike Gas Safety Regulations which are black and white, the obligations on Landlords to maintain the electrical installations in their rental properties often misunderstood (and forgotten) !
The Electrical Safety Council to produce a downloadable guide providing information as to the duties and responsibilities of the Landlord in rented domestic property which we would recommend you read if you are unsure.
Electrical services available for Landlords from Hometech Electrics Ltd include visual checks, Periodic testing, PAT testing and Fire alarm testing as well as re-wires, faults and repairs.
The ESCs guide can be downloaded here free. Please Contact Us for further information.
When the problem could be electrical or plumbing related, you need to make just one call, to Hometech. Within group companies we have Plumbers, Electricians and Bathroom Craftsmen. We can repair or install Electric shower, immersion heaters, water heaters etc … all of which might need a plumber AND an electrician.
Hometech are highly experienced in attending to the specific needs of Landlords and tenants.
From response maintenance and repairs, annual Gas and electrical safety checks to all water, gas and electrical installations.
We have friendly office staff who will take care of all the arrangements for you. Why not call (or email) us today and see how we can help.
TrustMark is a government incentive to help consumers find reputable firms to carry out repair, maintenance and improvement work in homes or gardens. The government consumer line receives more calls for regarding trades people than second-hand cars and they now advise the general public to use a TrustMark registered company.
TrustMark members are deemed to be not only technically competent but also carry out business ethically and deliver a fair job at a fair price with no hidden costs and can insure their work, in the case of NAPIT members it is 6 years. Tradespeople and firms can only get the TrustMark logo by signing up with one of TrustMark’s approved scheme operators such as NAPIT displays the TrustMark logo the firm has been checked and found that it meets certain standards the Government has set out.
For more information, or to arrange your FREE estimate for Plumbing, Heating or Electrical work either call us on 01423 54 6641 or email us from the contact us page
As there are times in life when paying the Gas Engineer, Plumber or Electrician by card is more convenient than cheque or cash, Hometech of Harrogate now accept Maestro, Visa, Visa Debit, Visa Electron, Mastercard & Solo.
Simply ask to pay by card when you book the appointment and we will make all the necessary arrangements for you.
Surcharges apply.
The shower manufacturer Triton has introduced a wireless electric shower – the Triton T300si.
With good looks on show and all the ugly parts hidden in the loft or cupboard, the new design is a neat solution to those wishing to add an electric shower without re-tiling or even decorating!
Wireless shower TRITON T300si from Hometech of Harrogate Ltd
Interested? Contact us to find out more about your Plumbing in your new shower.
Recently, an elderly Landlord was fined £5000 for supplying a faulty electric heater that led to the tragic death of a 33 Mother in a rented property in Cornwall.
It is estimated that there are around 30 deaths and 4000 injuries each year in the UK resulting from electricity in the home.
The case has prompted the Electrical Safety Council to produce a downloadable guide providing information as to the duties and responsibilities of the Landlord in rented domestic property.
Electrical services available for Landlords from Hometech of Harrogate Ltd include visual checks, Periodic testing, PAT testing and Fire alarm testing.
The ESCs guide can be downloaded here free. Please Contact Us for further information.
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The Periodic Electrical Inspection of all properties should be considered a immediate priority for all houseowners and Landlords.
This follows the tragic death of a mother of two, originally from Birmingham, who moved with her family to Cornwall into a rented property. Sadly an electric fault and the lack of earth bonding caused the lethal electrocution and Mrs. Whithall died instantly, simply from running a bath. Following the inquest which was closed late last year, her husband now rightly calls for a change in the law on electrical installations in rented properties. (Source NAPIT)
Homeowners, Landlords and tenants can get electrical advice from Hometech of Harrogate Ltd and receive information on earthing and bonding. A new leaflet produced by NAPIT is also available titled ‘Why on earth does my bonding needs checking?’ to explain in easily understood terms the importance of this work that may be required on your home. Contact us to receive your FREE copy.
Although not as clearly stated as for Gas, the law requires that a Landlord or Agent ensures that the Electrical system and any appliances are safe at the beginning of a tenancy and that they are maintained throughout the tenancy.
For houses in multiple occupation (blocks of flats etc …) there is also statutory duty for the Landlord or Agent to carry out annual Fire Safety Risk Assessments, which include electrical safety risks.
Annual PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing) is a good way for the Landlord to ensure the safety of any electrical appliances that are included with the tenancy.
The Landlords penalties for non-compliance could be a fine of up to £5000 or imprisonment. Additionally, Tenants might sue for civil damages and your property insurance could be invalidated if maintenance and checks cannot be proven.
To demonstrate compliance, we recommend that you consider the following:
- Annually / on tenant changeover - PAT testing (Portable Appliance Testing) (we can combine this with Gas Safety Inspections)
- Annually / on tenant changeover – visual inspections (we can combine this with Gas Safety Inspections)
- Periodic inspections of electrical equipment by a qualified electrician.
- 5 yearly inspections by a qualified electrician to ensure safety and that the electrical system complies with current electrical regulations.
- Maintain all records of these inspections
This post is intended as guidance only, please contact us for further information, or seek further specialist advice.
