YOUR FAQ ELECTRICAL

The easiest answer for this would be to contact the Electrician who completed the work or their regulatory body.

We provide free estimates to our clients, however, under certain circumstances we may charge for a quotation.  To ensure we can assist you efficiently from the start, we aim to gather all necessary information about your requirements upfront. Preparing detailed quotations takes time, so we kindly ask clients to provide as much information as possible initially. While we don't charge for quotations, repeated requests for multiple quotes on the same work may incur a fee.

We do not charge our clients for a Call out, we do however have a minimum charge.

Ask your Electrician which CPS (Competent Person Scheme) they are registered with and check this online with the relevant Scheme.  At LECTEC we are a member of Napit.  A company that is registered with a CPS will give the client peace of mind knowing that the company has the necessary qualifications and insurance required.

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a comprehensive evaluation of your Electrical System.  It identifies any potential hazards and any safety issues that need addressing.  

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is confirmation to your tenant that the Electrical Installation in the property is safe to use.  The Safety Test (EICR) should be completed at 5 year intervals or change of tenancy.

As it currently stands an EICR is recommended every 10 years for a Domestic Property.  However, if you are a Property owner who rents out the property, an EICR should be performed every 5 years or at each change of a tenant.   If you are unsure and would like us to perform an EICR for you please do not hesitate to contact us.

Common signs for faulty wiring could include flickering lights, tripped circuit breakers, unusual odours or sparking outlets.  If you are unsure about the safety of your installation contact us at Lectec and have an EICR so that the safety of your Electrics can be checked.

There are a number of different energy-efficient lighting options available.  

With new technologies coming onto the market why not contact us and let us perform a Property Assessment, this will advise you where you can change to energy-efficient options.

At Lectec Ltd we offer the service of a Property Assessment.  This is where a member of our Team will visit your property and advise as to where improvements may be made to make your property more energy-efficient.

With the rise of Smart Technology in Lighting, Thermostat and other connected devices.  At Lectec Ltd we can assist you with finding the right solution for your property.

At Lectec Ltd Fault Finding is a service that we specialise in, and can assist with diagnosing and fixing most Electrical issues.

For all new circuits an EIC should be supplied and a Building Control Notification made.