Electrical Remedial Works, British Standard: BS7671.

Fixed Wire Testing (EICR) will identify any deviations from BS7671 in an installation. 

Electrical Remedial Works undertaken by a competent person are then required to rectify any defects within an appropriate period of time. 

The Elec Group provides electrical repair and maintenance services to ensure installations are safe, fit for purpose and compliant. Certain remedial work can’t be able to be fixed on the day of inspection. If that’s the case, we’ll advise you to view our quotes and book for us to come back and take care of the issues.

Does the job seem easy? Never either leave these issues or attempt to fix them yourself. In this blog, we look at the reasons why your remedial works should always be carried out by fully qualified electrical engineers.

Why should a professional engineer carry out my remedial works ?

The issues could get worse and add extra costs. You may feel that you just don’t have the budget to undertake these remedial works immediately.

Whilst we understand that unexpected electrical damage is not always part of the annual business budget, it is, unfortunately, a cost that can’t, and shouldn’t be avoided if you want to maintain a safe and productive working environment. 

Doing a bad job, or leaving it until the issues become worse, will be more costly in the long run. You risk having to spend extra on parts and materials, only to eventually call out a qualified electrical engineer anyway.

(Which is something that you should do in the first place).  So, it’s a good idea to get these remedial works completed as soon as possible. You could risk lives. Leaving remedial works that seem ‘low risk’ could actually risk the lives of your employees and potentially members of the public. Exposed wires and damaged equipment, for example, can be dangerous to use and could result in the electrocution of the person using the equipment.

Nobody should go to an unsafe workplace, it’s unthinkable that electrical equipment in the workplace could cause you serious damage. However, the responsibility of any injuries or potential fatalities would always rest with the employer.

(And those who own and who are responsible for the safety of the premises)

The legal matters:

You could risk huge fines and losing your entire business by ignoring or going against the law.

So, to be on the safe side, always hire a fully qualified electrical engineer to carry out any remedial work. After performing the remedial work following the highest standards,your engineer and our dedicated sales team will issue you with a certification that serves as evidence of electrical compliance with the EICR. No matter how big or small the electrical work is.

We’d always recommend that you consult a qualified electrical engineer. Obviously for matters to do with the legality of the work, and, of course, the safety of those in your place of work.

The Elec Group, the specialists you need.

Stay Compliant, Stay Safe.