In a lot of Leeds terraces the meter and consumer unit are at the bottom of the cellar steps. A little preparation makes the visit quicker for everyone.
Before we arrive
- Clear the cellar steps and the board. Boxes, bikes and paint tins usually end up stacked against the consumer unit.
- Tell the tenants the power goes off. Short spells only, but fridges, Wi-Fi and gaming PCs will notice.
- Keys for every room. Locked bedrooms, the attic room, outhouses in the yard, garages and meter cupboards.
- Find the last report. An old EICR or an installation certificate from a rewire helps the inspector compare results.
- Flag anything that can’t go off. Medical equipment, alarm panels, fish tanks or a home server. We’ll plan around them.
- Mention parking. Resident permit zones around Headingley, Hyde Park and the city centre are easier with a heads-up.
- Note any extensions or outbuildings. Kitchen extensions, cellar conversions and garden-room supplies all get tested.
On the day
A visual check comes first, then dead tests with the power off for short spells, then live tests, including RCD trip times. We tell the tenants before anything goes off, and the PDF report reaches you within 48 hours of the visit.
Want a fixed price for your property? Call 020 3386 1854 or send us the details and we’ll reply with the price in writing.
