Electrical Installation and Repair
Why do I need to carry it out?
Carrying out electrical installation work is generally a practice that is planned due to the construction of a new building, alteration to an existing building or emergency repair to bring an existing installation up to date. The repair of defects recommended during periodic test and inspection is an essential part of planned maintenance required to ensure the process is completed and safety and compliance is achieved.
Who is responsible?
Having received a report stating that parts of the installation are not safe, or require immediate improvement, the duty holder (often the senior manager within a business) has a duty to ensure the recommendations are acted upon and repairs are made. By completing this part of the process you are ensuring that your obligations under the Electricity at Work Act 1989 are met.
What does it involve?
The repair of defects found during test and inspection is a relatively simple process. Using the report as a reference, PHS Compliance electricians will decide the best course of action to repair each item. Having established this for each item on the report we will produce a quotation including labour and materials and provide this as a no obligation offer to you. Having agreed to proceed, we will attend site at a time that suits you and your business and make the necessary repairs.
Who should do the work?
It is vital that this type of work is carried by a qualified and experienced electrician. Such electricians should have experience of test and inspection, and be trained and qualified in electrical inspection work, specifically enabling them to interpret the report correctly before making repairs. When selecting your contractor you should ask to see evidence of their qualifications and experience in this type of work.
Will it impact on my workplace?
There will be some impact such as short periods of downtime on circuits, installation of new equipment, and use of power tools. However, with careful planning and strong liaison between you and your contractor, this can be conducted at a time that best suits your business.
What will I receive?
Upon completion of any electrical installation or repair work you should receive a minor works or completion certificate, detailing:
- The extent of the work carried out
- Details of the circuits affected
- Test results for the impacted circuits
How much will it cost?
Cost will be calculated based on the number of defects to be repaired, and their nature. All materials, labour and travelling costs etc will be taken into account, and a quotation for the total value will be produced before any work is carried out.
What could happen if I don’t do it?
Failure to carry out repairs recommended during test and inspection work will ultimately render the process as a waste of time and money. The purpose of the initial inspection is to highlight areas of the installation that require improvement and repair, to enable you to achieve safety and compliance. Recorded defects are categorised as 1-4 depending on their nature (not their severity). It is vitally important to repair ALL defects as failure to repair minor defects (3 & 4) may lead to problems in the future.
What are your installation capabilities?
Aside from the repair of defects found during electrical test and inspection, our network of over 80 fully qualified electricians and engineers can offer the following services:
- Electrical design
- Drawings
- Electrical Installation £500 – £2.5 million
- Planned maintenance
- Reactive call out repairs
What makes PHS Compliance the best?
PHS Compliance is the UK’s leading electrical test and inspection company. We are endorsed by all of the industry watchdogs and associations such as the ECA and the NICEIC; however our accreditations go much further. This combined with our huge national resource, in-house training centre and 2 decades of experience ,places us head and shoulders above the competition in customer service, technical competence, and innovation.
Are you accredited?
Our accreditations include:
NICEIC, Rospa Gold, CHAS, CIEH
UKAS, Safecontractor, BIFM, ISO18001
ECA, City and Guilds, GASSAFE, ISO17001
For a full list of accreditations and their relevance, please see our accreditations page.
Do you have any testimonials?
We can provide testimonials and references from over 200 satisfied customers across all sectors and regions, please request these from our sales department.
Will I qualify for any discount?
PHS Compliance is a nominated supplier under many Public and Private sector framework agreements. These frameworks open up potential discounts for customers who are eligible to buy through them. To see if your organisation is eligible for any of the available discount packages, or to discuss your own potential volume discount, please contact one of our Sales Team on 01942290888.
