SKILTON ELECTRICAL Ltd
Often Challenged, Never Beaten.
About
A Closer Look
At Skilton Electrical our friendly electricians can help, from adding an additional socket to a complete re-wire of a property.
We can carry out a thorough inspection & testing process on existing circuits and provide you with a detailed electrical report on the status of your property.
Additionally we can help with a home buyer's survey and undertake insurance work.
Our qualified electricians can help with the latest options for making the most of any installation, to any area of the property from lighting and power to supplying mains to an out building.
We can help with the design and installation of a burglar & fire alarms & security lighting.
We are proud to be members of the NICEIC, CHAS & ECA.
The NICEIC is the electrical contracting industry's independent voluntary body for electrical installation.
We have been awarded both NICEIC domestic installer and NICEIC approved contractor.
Contact us for a no obligation quote by one of our local professional electricians.
Our Services
What We Can Provide
Testing & Inspection
Electrical Installation Conditioning Reports (EICR), Emergency light testing, Fire Alarm testing, PAT Testing.
All electrical installations deteriorate with age and use.
They should therefore be inspected and tested at regular intervals to check whether they are in a satisfactory condition for continued use.
Such safety checks are commonly referred to as ‘periodic inspection and testing’.
Once completed you will be issued with an Electrical Condition Report (EICR).
A periodic inspection will:
Reveal if any of your electrical circuits or equipment are overloaded. Find any potential electric shock risks and fire hazards.
Identify any defective electrical work.
We would Highlight any lack of earthing or bonding.
Tests are also carried out on wiring and fixed electrical equipment to check that they are safe.
A schedule of circuits is also provided, which is invaluable for a property.
How often is a periodic inspection required?
Your electrics should be inspected and tested every:
Private Rental Sector (PRS): by law must now have a Satisfactory certificate and be tested every 5yrs / inspected every change of tenancy.
Private household: 10yrs
Commercial Premises: 5yrs (or at change of occupancy or selling of the business/property)
Offices: 5 Years
Shops: 5 Years
Cinemas: 1-3 Years (Licensing rules may determine the frequency)
Schools/Colleges: 5 Years
Churches: 5 Years
Marinas: 1 Year
Leisure Centre (excluding Pools): 3 Years
Restaurants/Pubs: 5 Years
Hotels: 5 Years
Theatres: 3 Years
Community Centres: 5 Years
Swimming Pools: 1 Year
Caravans/ Caravan Parks: 1 Year
Who should carry out the periodic inspection and what happens?
Periodic inspection and testing should be carried out only by electrically competent persons, such as registered electricians.
They will check the condition of the electrics against the UK standard for the safety of electrical installations, BS 7671 – Requirements for Electrical Installations (IET Wiring Regulations).
The inspection considers all the relevant circumstances and checks on:
The adequacy of earthing and bonding.
The suitability of the switchgear and control gear. For example, an old fuse box with a wooden back, cast-iron switches, or a mixture of both will need replacing.
The serviceability of switches, sockets and lighting fittings. Items that may need replacing include: older round-pin sockets, round light switches, cables with fabric coating hanging from ceiling roses to light fittings, black switches and sockets mounted in skirting boards.
The type of wiring system and its condition. For example, cables coated in black rubber were phased out in the 1960s. Likewise cables coated in lead or fabric are even older and may well need replacing (modern cables use longer-lasting pvc insulation).
Sockets that may be used to supply portable electrical equipment for use outdoors, making sure they are protected by a suitable residual current device (RCD).
The presence of adequate identification and notices.
The extent of any wear and tear, damage or other deterioration.
Any changes in the use of the premises that have led to, or may lead to, unsafe conditions.
Skilton Electrical LTD will then issue an Electrical Installation Condition Report detailing any observed damage, deterioration, defects, dangerous conditions and any non-compliances with the present-day safety standard that might give rise to danger.
If anything, dangerous or potentially dangerous is found, the overall condition of the electrical installation will be declared to be ‘unsatisfactory’, meaning that remedial action is required without delay to remove the risks to those in the premises.
Portable appliance testing (PAT)
Skilton Electrical recommend PAT testing to all of its clients. The test is used to examine all electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination, but some types of defect can only be found by testing.
The PAT test will make sure all components our checked and certified for the year.
All Prices Vary and we can work with you to accommodate your needs and budget.
Electrical Installation Work
We can carry out all types of Electrical Installations To Domestic, Commercial & Industrial properties.
We are Electrical Contractors offering almost all Electrical Services to the Domestic, Commercial and Industrial sectors.
Based in Surrey we can provide a service to a vast area throughout the south east of England.
As a tightly run business, we understand traditional values and service. We pride ourselves in offering ‘the personal touch’, discussing your needs and offering advice. All works are carried out to the highest, most professional standard by our qualified electricians and are fully guaranteed.
We offer a complete range of services to Commercial and Industrial clients: School refurbs and new builds installations of industrial units, retail outlets refurbishment of office suites, office lighting These are examples of the services offered:
Design & Build Electrical Installation Services
Design & Build Fire Alarm System Installation
Design & Build Emergency Lighting Systems
Electrical Inspections, Testing & Reports
Data Wiring Systems
Portable Appliance Testing
Service & Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems
Service & Maintenance of Emergency Lighting Systems / Self Contained Stand Alone & Central Battery Systems
Fault Finding
Electrical faults pose a danger and can even cause fatalities if left unattended or dealt with by untrained hands.
Skilton Electrical realise your safety is at hand and because of this only supply fully qualified electricians for your peace of mind.
With the latest in electrical testing equipment any repairs will be done quickly and efficiently.
We have the capacity to take on account customers who would like support and assistance all year round. For retail, office buildings, hotels, schools... we can tailor a unique service package to suit you, ready to handle any type of electrical work at a time that suits you best.
As professional electrical contractors we realise that your time and more importantly, your safety is important and as such we take great effort to ensure that our vans are always equipped with the most up to date electrical equipment, so that we can make sure that all work wherever possible is completed quickly and on our first visit.
Consumer unit repair or replace (fuse board)
We specialise in installing new consumer units meeting the Current Regs BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations.
Properties need to be tested prior to changing the consumer unit. Any serious defects must be rectified prior to the new consumer unit being fitted. Once this has been done the consumer unit and the installation can be certified with NICEIC installation certificate and building control notified.
Contact
We are committed to all of our clients, and look forward to working with you. Questions, comments or special requests? We would love to hear from you.
The Mews
R/O 1-11 Harrisons Rise
Croydon
Surrey
CR0 2LL
020 8688 8497 / 01883 624 734