EICR Joyden's Wood

It has recently come to the attention of S J Supplies that our valued customers in Joyden’s Wood often have wiring in their homes that is some sixty odd years old. You may be a believer that if something is seemingly working ok then why have it replaced or upgraded. We're here to explain why you should have an EICR carried out on your Joyden’s Wood home and the benefits you can reap from the same. 

What is an EICR?

An EICR is an Electrical Inspection Condition Report. Essentially being a thorough inspection of your Joyden’s Wood homes electrical system that is carried out by one of S J Supplies qualified electricians. We check wiring, sockets, switches and your fuse board to ensure they are safe and that they comply with current standards. We will be checking for any signs of damage, wear and tear or potential hazards. 

Why should the residents of Joyden’s Wood consider an EICR?

Whilst not strictly mandatory for homeowners of Joyden’s Wood, it is highly recommended to periodically have an EICR carried out. From just a couple of jobs we have carried out in the area of late one was a rewire, the other an EICR and in both properties we found the wiring to have significant age and no circuit protective conductor. If a property is more than 30 years old which we believe could be the case for many homes in this area, they are likely to require some electrical upgrades should they not have already been done. If your home still has the original wiring it is likely that as a minimum it will in part, need to be modernised in order to meet current standards. This can include upgrading to a consumer unit too. 

Home electrical safety is paramount and is why you should have an EICR carried out. 

What are the benefits to an EICR in Joyden’s Wood?

An EICR can provide several benefits to homeowners in the Joyden’s Wood area, and this is why S J Supplies would advise as to why you should have an EICR carried out. 

• Safety – ensuring your electrical system meets safety standards thus in turn reducing the risks of electrical shocks and fires.
• Compliance – an EICR will aid in your compliance with regulations regarding electrical safety.
• Savings – through identifying potential hazards at an early stage they can prevent a more expensive repair once escalated down the line.
• Reassurance – knowing your electrical system has been thoroughly checked and deemed safe can offer peace of mind.
• Value – a recent EICR can make your Joyden’s Wood home more appealing to potential buyers through demonstrating a well-maintained electrical system.
• Insurance – it has been known for some insurance companies to lower premiums or offer a better cover should a property hold a valid EICR.
• Efficiency – an EICR has the ability to identify areas for improvement when it comes to energy efficiency such as addressing inefficient wiring or overloaded circuits. 

Why choose S J Supplies for your EICR Joyden's Wood?

S J Supplies are your local, reliable and trustworthy electricians in Joyden’s Wood. Having given a brief overview as to why you should have an EICR carried out we hope that you will opt for our professional, fully insured and experienced team to be the ones to assist you with the same. We will happily provide you with a free, no obligation, written quotation prior to commencing any works and you can request one by giving us a call on 01322 842992.