If you experience a meter leak or a power cut, you should immediately do the following:
Your electricity network operator owns the cables which run up to your meter and are therefore responsible for any issues of faults therein.
Protect yourself, your neighbours and those you live with by following these simple steps:
We do not have responsibility to maintain or carry out safety checks for any appliances owned or installed by our tenants. As a tenant of Great Places, you have responsibility to allow access for any repairs and the safety checks to be completed.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) assesses the safety of your home’s electrical systems. These mandatory inspections are conducted every five years or when tenancy changes, helping to identify and address any potential electrical issues.
The safety check not only confirms that any recent electrical work meets the UK national standards, but also that your home is safe.
Great Places will also modernise/upgrade parts of the system if required to further ensure safety with devices such as Residual Current Devices (RCDs), which are life-saving devices designed to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock, as well as non-combustible boards.
Before the visit
You’ll be notified in advance to prepare for the upcoming EICR inspection.
Please clear access to electrical panels, sockets, and switches for our engineers.
During the visit
Our engineers will thoroughly test your home’s electrical systems. You can ask any questions to have to better understand the inspection process and findings.
After the visit
You’ll receive a report detailing the inspection outcomes and any necessary actions.
If there are any issues that need additional work, we’ll arrange follow-up visits to ensure your electrical systems are up to standard.
Ensuring success
To make the inspection go as smoothly and quickly as possible, follow all the tips and make sure you are available. If you are not going to be at home on the day of the inspection please let us know as soon as possible.
These inspections are vital for maintaining the electrical safety of your home and preventing potential hazards for you, your friends and family, and your neighbours.
