Your property is an investment, and the registered electricians at Mister Sparky can help you take care of it.
As a landlord it is your responsibility to make sure a rental property's electrical system, from outlets and light fittings to the wiring behind them, is working properly and safe before tenants move in. When old tenants move out and before new ones arrive, give us a call and we can check the property over. We will make sure the circuits are working as they should, and let you know of any electrical damage that may come off the bond.
Between tenancies
The gap between tenancies is the easiest time to get work done. Typical jobs:
- Full electrical safety check of the property
- Repairs to faulty outlets, switches and light fittings
- Smoke alarm checks and replacement
- Test and tag of any appliances you supply
- Heating and ventilation work for Healthy Homes compliance
For landlords or property managers renting fully furnished flats, between tenancies is also the right time to test and tag the electrical equipment you provide. The same rules apply to hotel and motel owners supplying guests with appliances. Because you are providing those goods it is your job to have them checked every two years. Untested appliances can leave you liable if they damage your property or injure a tenant or guest.
Common faults in rentals
Electrical problems turn up in homes of all types, ages and sizes, and rentals are no exception. They range from faulty outlets, light fittings and switches through to more serious signs such as heat or sparking, flickering lights, breakers tripping, and bulbs burning out repeatedly.
With any of these it is the landlord's responsibility to arrange repairs with a registered electrician. Because problems with outlets, fittings and switches are often tied to a bigger issue in the circuit, it is in your interest to get them looked at early rather than after they have caused damage.
Getting it sorted quickly
We understand your property is important to you and that an empty week costs money. We aim to get to you quickly and take the hassle out of the repair, working in around tenants where the property is occupied.
Contact us or call 0800 842 248 to organise maintenance and repairs across your rentals.