Buying A House in Sheffield?
Understand the REAL Condition of the electrics
before expensive surprises appear after moving in
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NICEIC Approved Contractor • Which? Trusted Trader • Established 1988
Trusted by Sheffield home buyers for honest, independent electrical inspections
Buying a home is probably the biggest financial decision you'll ever make.
A standard house survey often cannot tell you whether the electrical installation is actually safe or whether expensive repairs could be waiting after you move in.
Our Home Buyer Electrical Inspection helps you understand the real condition of the electrics before you commit.
Typically completed in 2–3 hours
Digital report delivered promptly
Plain English explanations
Suitable before exchange or completion
Understand the real condition of the electrics
Avoid unexpected repair bills after moving in
Negotiate before exchange if problems are found
Receive a detailed digital report
Many home buyers only discover
electrical problems AFTER moving in.
When negotiating power has gone
and repair costs become their problem.
What house surveys DON’T tell you about electrics ...
Many house buyers assume the general building survey will tell them whether the electrics are safe.
In reality, most surveyors only carry out a very limited visual inspection of the electrical system and will often recommend that the electrics are checked further by a qualified electrician.
That means important issues can remain hidden until AFTER you move in.
Common problems we regularly uncover during Home Buyer EICRs include:
Old wiring hidden behind modern fittings
DIY electrical alterations
Unsafe additions carried out over many years
Lack of modern protection at the fuseboard
Overloaded circuits
Incorrect earthing or bonding
Dangerous faults that are not obvious visually
Electrical work carried out by inexperienced installers
In some cases, buyers only discover these issues after completion, when negotiating power has gone and repair costs become their responsibility.
A proper electrical inspection helps you understand the REAL condition of the installation before making such a major financial commitment.
Older electrical systems are not automatically unsafe, but they can contain hidden issues that are difficult to spot without proper testing.
Why Choose S Barker Electrical Ltd?
Established 1988
NICEIC Approved Contractor
Which? Trusted Trader
Over 265 five-star reviews
Fault-finding specialist
Plain-English reports
What Happens After The Inspection?
Once the inspection is completed, you’ll receive a digital report explaining the condition of the electrical installation and highlighting any safety concerns or recommended improvements.
This can be used to negotiate sale price if you are still at that stage.
Is a Home Buyer EICR different from a standard house survey?
Yes. Most standard property surveys only carry out a limited visual inspection of the electrical installation and usually recommend further investigation by a qualified electrician. A Home Buyer EICR involves proper electrical testing to identify hidden faults, safety concerns and potential repair issues.
Can electrical problems affect house purchase negotiations?
Yes. In some cases buyers use the results of an EICR to:
- negotiate a lower purchase price
- request repairs before exchange
- better understand future repair costs before committing to the property
How quickly is the report provided?
In most cases the report is sent digitally shortly after the inspection is completed, helping avoid unnecessary delays during the home buying process.
What is Included?
Our Electrical Inspections (EICRs) consist of:
1. Checking out all wiring thoroughly
2. Ensuring WiFi never goes off (We use a Battery Unit)
3. Checking items Visually around the house
4. Explaining the overall Result to you and explaining any issues
5. Sending the Report to you straight away from our cool testing App
6. Quoting for any issues or recommendations found, with no obligation
We use the correct coding of findings and DO NOT use scare tactics to get work that is not really needed! Many of the cheaper or inexperienced "Electricians" have been found to do this!
We make sure that you are super safe and will find all issues, but there is no pressure from us to fix them. However if something is dangerous (C1 coded) then we will highly recommend that is dealt with as soon as possible (by us or anyone else!).
If we carry out any repairs then we also automatically give you the updated EICR afterwards FREE OF CHARGE
How Detailed are the Reports
The level of Detail surpasses most and we also use a simple to understand format by including photos and plain English descriptions.
Check out a Sample Report here
How Much does it Cost?
The pricing is simply down to How Many Circuits are to be tested.
The number of circuits typically is the number of fuses or breakers that are in use.
Here's 3 ways to determine the number of circuits:
1. Count the total number of fuses or breakers in use on your Fuseboard(s)
2. Take a photo of the Fuseboard(s) and we will confirm this for you
3. Send us any Certificate you have for the Fuseboard (EICR or Installation Certificate) and we will confirm this for you:
Price is £28+VAT per circuit.
Discount of £25+VAT applies if PAT Testing is also added, or if there are more than one EICRs to carry out on the same day in nearby area (Such as Landlord Properties).
Minimum Charge is:
Domestic: 8 Circuits
Commercial: 10 Circuits
Industrial: 10 Circuits
Example:
8 Circuits (or less) £224+VAT
9 Circuits £252+VAT
10 Circuits £280+VAT
and so on (We can confirm this at the start of the job if we haven't already checked a photo or previous certificate)
3 Phase Distribution Boards Yes! We do those too, as we have a vast Commercial and Industrial experience (From Car Industry, Semiconductors and more).
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