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Filling in this form  will instantly give you estimates for an Electrical Installation Condition Report on your property.  These estimates will come directly from Electricians who work in your local area.  You will also be provided with their full contact details, all within less than a second.  You can then contact them directly to discuss prices and service.  If you decide to place an order you can deal with them directly.  There is no middle man.

Please note an Electrical Installation Condition Report does not have any connection to the electricity tariff you are on.  In order to check or change this - you will need to contact your energy supplier.

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Short Summary of Terms & Conditions

This website will help you find suppliers who provide property services.  When you enter your details and press submit, the system will immediately give you the contact details of the suppliers covering your local area.  Where appropriate, initial estimates will also be instantly provided. You can then contact any of the suppliers directly. In addition, your details will be sent to each of the suppliers listed, so they will also be able to contact you. Your details will not be forwarded to any other third parties. Your email address is required but if you do not want to provide your telephone number, please enter 0000. Using this website will not commit you to placing any orders or paying any money. If you do place an order with one of the suppliers, you will be dealing directly with them.  In most cases there is no middle man. Suppliers on this website pay advertising fees to be listed, they do not pay any commission to Local Surveyors Direct. Before placing an order you should ensure that your chosen supplier has satisfactory qualifications, accreditation, experience and insurance. You will receive an email from us requesting feedback a few weeks later. After that we will not use your details again.

Detailed Summary of Terms and Conditions

This agreement describes the terms and conditions of your use, as a Client, of our services provided under the domain and sub-domains of our websites.

For the purposes of this agreement these websites are all refered to as 'The Website'

By using these websites you are agreeing to be bound by this agreement and by our Privacy Policy

The Website

The Website is a tool to facilitate surveyors, engineers and the like (Members) to promote their services to Clients. Members provide information about themselves, their services and their fees (Members Information) which is stored on the Website.  Selected parts of Members' Information may be displayed on the Website and emailed to you in response to your enquires so that you can contact them.  Members will be informed by email whenever any of their information is displayed and/or emailed to you, along with your details so that they can contact you.  We are not involved in any discussions, negotiations or agreements between Members and Clients.

Member's Information

We do not review or check the accuracy or legality of Member's Information.  You are responsible for checking that any Member's Information which you may rely upon is correct.  In particular before placing an order with a member it is your responsibility to ensure that the member has satisfactory qualifications, accreditations, experience and insurance suitable for your requirement.

In the event that any incorrect or misleading Member's Information comes to your attention you must inform us immediately, by email, so that we can request the Member to correct or remove it.

Member's Services and Estimates

Members must only offer to carry out work for which they are sufficiently knowledgeable, experienced, competent and able to carry out, taking into account all relevant factors, including the type of work, the age and type of the property concerned, and its geographical location.  The offer of a Service or the provision of an estimate for a Service through the Website is based on limited information and does not constitute a contract or binding offer.

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Any information which you provide about yourself to the Website is known as Client Information, and you warrant that this is genuine and correct.  You agree that any Client Information may be passed to Members to allow them to promote their Services to you.  Client Information will be treated with full confidentiality and will not be passed to any other third party.

Continuous Operation

We will use our reasonable endeavors to ensure that the Website and Members Information is always available to Clients.  However, we cannot and do not guarantee a continuous, uninterrupted operation as this could be affected by many factors beyond our control as well as our need to maintain and further develop the Website. 

Improper Use

You must use the Website only for the purpose of obtaining information about Members and their Services, and Estimates for their Services in respect of genuine enquiries.  You must not use the Website in any improper manner or for any fraudulent purpose, nor with the intention of doing so.

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You must ensure that you do not upload any computer viruses, macro viruses, trojan horses, worms or anything which could interfere with the normal operation of the Website or any other computer, or which could intercept, access, gather or export data from the Website.

Liability

In the event that you have any grievance, complaint or claim against a Member, you agree to pursue this directly with the Member, without involving us. We would request that you do inform us of any such event so that we can take any other actions that we feel appropriate.

Limitation of Liability

Nothing in this agreement shall limit or exclude our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation, or for death or personal injury resulting from our negligence. Subject to this, we will not be held liable for any loss or damages arising out of this agreement or the operation or non operation of the Website.

Revisions

This agreement may revised at any time, without notice, by displaying the revised agreement on the Website.

Notices

Notices to us must be delivered to our registered office, The Stables, Rear of 60 The Avenue, Southampton SO17 1XS.

Notices to you will be sent to the email address or postal address which you have provided.

Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law. If any provisions of this agreement are held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck out and the remaining provisions shall remain. 

The above are the terms and conditions for Clients using the website.  For the terms and conditions for members listed on the website please click here.

Filling in this form  will instantly give you estimates for an Electrical Installation Condition Report on your property.  These estimates will come directly from Electricians who work in your local area.  You will also be provided with their full contact details, all within less than a second.  You can then contact them directly to discuss prices and service.  If you decide to place an order you can deal with them directly.  There is no middle man.

Please note an Electrical Installation Condition Report does not have any connection to the electricity tariff you are on.  In order to check or change this - you will need to contact your energy supplier.

There are many different reasons for commissioning an Electrical Report and it is advisable to speak to a qualified electrician so you can decide which type of report you need. 

Why would I need a Home Buyer Electrical Report?

It is advisable to check the electrical installations are safe for you and your family before you move in.The electrical installation is the fixed electrics, such as wiring, consumer unit (fuse box), plug socket and light fittings. It includes permanently connected equipment like showers and extractors but not appliances, such as cookers.

If you plan to buy a house that is less than 10 years old and has no extensions or very little DIY  the electrics are likely to be OK and an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) may be sufficient. If the house has been lived in by someone who is keen on DIY, where there have been renovations, extensions, home improvements and the property is more than 10 years old it is advisable for the electrics to be fully inspected. A qualified electrician will identify any electrical deficiencies and tell you what repairs need to be done straight away and which are less urgent.  You can then discuss any cost implications with the electrician.

What about rented properties?

New legislation means landlords must have the electrical installation in their property inspected and tested by an electrician at least every five years to ensure tenant safety. Checks must be carried out at the start of a new tenancy from July 1, 2020 and any existing tenancies from April 1, 2021. The electrician will issue an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). Similar measures have been in place in Scotland for a few years now.

The inspection will identify potential electrical shock risks and fire hazards; check if electrical circuits are overloaded; find any defective electrical work or lack of bonding or earthing. The EICR includes the date of inspection, findings and any investigative or remedial work recommended. Under the new rules, landlords must ensure national standards are met. These are set out in the 18th edition of the “Wiring Regulations” set out in British Standard (BS) 7671.

Local authorities have the power to enforce the new Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations, 2020. Breaches can result in fines of up to £30,000. For more information see (link to ‘Electrical checks for privately rented homes now required by law’ article.

The new rules do not over electrical appliances, like fridges, cookers and televisions. Government guidelines recommend separate regular Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) to make sure landlords are meeting their legal obligation to maintain high standards of electrical safety in their rented properties.

What is a qualified electrician?

It is important that electrical installation work is carried out only by those who have the correct skills and experience.  Any electrical work undertaken must follow certain rules, these rules are called Part P of building regulations. Electricity can be dangerous – Part P qualified electricians have the knowledge to avoid dangers to themselves and to others.  It is strongly recommended that you use an Electrician who is also registered with one of the government-approved schemes to carry out any electric installation work that you need doing. Their work conforms to the UK national standard, BS 7671 - Requirements for Electrical Installations.

You need to check your chosen electrician is Part P qualified and registered with one of the following:

BRE Certification Ltd  

Benchmark Certification Ltd t/a CORGI Membership   0844 8794798     

British Standards Institution   01442 230 442     

ELECSA Ltd 0845   634 9043     

NAPIT Registration Ltd  (including Northern Ireland) 0845 543 0330     

ECA (Northern Ireland only)   020 7313 4800     

NICEIC Group Ltd (including Scotland and Northern Ireland) 0870 013 0382     

OFTEC Ltd    0845 658 5080     

SELECT (Scotland only) 0131 445 5577   

STROMA  

Scotland

In Scotland, you may need to apply for a warrant from your local council before you start work. When the work has finished you will need to submit a certificate that the council accepts or rejects.

If you use an Approved Certifier, such as one from Select, they can provide you with a document to submit with your certificate saying the work complies with the standards.

The rules do not apply to all electrical jobs so if you’re unsure check with your local council.

Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland there are currently no equivalent rules that cover electricians for domestic electrical installations. NAPIT, NICEIC and ECA have a list of electricians that should have the relevant skills and experience.

Are you an Electrician?

If you are an Electrician and you would like to be listed on Local Electricians Direct please fill out the registration form and we will be happy to set you up with a free trial

Customer Feedback

All of the Customers who use our website are sent an email asking for any feedback on the website in general and also on any Electrician they may have used.  Some of these comments can be seen below:

The website was easy to use and quite responsive. I followed up with James Preston. Very helpful, quick response and a comprehensive report provided. A subsequent review by myself confirmed his findings
Peter, Brixham, Devon
Prompt response Received a comprehensive report which was verified by our electrician afterwards. This was a good investment. Ian made the survey very easy by making himself available at short notice, picking the keys up from the estate agent, reporting back quickly on his findings.
Alison, Gloucester
Contacted me very quickly and explained everything thoroughly He conducted an electrical survey on a property we are buying and will be completing the works needed once we have the keys!
Megan, Cheltenham
Was very quick to respond and was cheaper than advertised on the site Quality of service : Survey was done to a high standard with realistic recommendations
Martin, Gloucester
Quick to respond to my request and fitted us in the next day. Excellent customer service. Quality of service : On time, very thorough and did all the necessary paperwork at the house as we needed it for a house move. Value for money : very competitive rate excellent value for money Professionalism : I would recommend this supplier.
Gill, Droitwich, Gloucestershire
Fantastic service from the website - as soon as we pressed the send button we receive a phone call and the work was done within 2 days. We used: Ian Brumhead Grant Electrical Surveys. Very quick to respond, very knowledgeable and work carried out to our complete satisfaction. No problems whatsoever. Great price too.
Will, Herefordshire

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