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Practical, no-nonsense guidance from the ETSE Compliance team for homeowners, landlords and businesses across West Sussex.
If you own a shop on Western Road, let a flat above a takeaway, or run a small office in the Lanes, emergency lighting testing is one of those legal duties that quietly sits on you until something goes wrong. It is not complicated, but it is easy to get wrong, and a failed light discovered during a fire risk assessment is a much worse conversation than a routine test. Here is what the testing actually involves, how often it needs doing, and what it tends to cost.
Most homes in West Sussex have wiring that is decades older than the appliances plugged into it. Electrical system testing checks that everything behind your sockets and switches is still safe, and it is one of the few home checks that can genuinely prevent a fire. Here is what it involves, when you need it and what to expect on the day.
If you have been asked for a fixed wire test on a Brighton or Hove property, it usually means someone wants proof the electrics are safe. This guide explains what the test checks, who genuinely needs one, and what to expect on the day, without the jargon.
If you are letting a property in West Sussex, the short answer is yes: an Electrical Installation Condition Report is now a legal requirement before tenants move in. This guide explains the rules, what the inspection actually checks, and what it costs so you are not caught out at the last minute.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is the formal safety check on your property's wiring, and the price can swing more than most homeowners expect. Here is a straight, no-nonsense look at what you should budget in West Sussex and what actually drives the figure up or down.
EICR, EV charger, fuse board, fire alarm or full installation. Call the office or send a few details and we will come back with a price.
Tell us about the job. We will come back with a price, or come out to take a look. EICRs, installations, EV chargers and fire alarm systems across West Sussex.