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MCCRAE & CO

ELECTRICAL & RENEWABLES 

Inspection, Testing & Compliance 

Safe, compliant electrics are essential for any home, rental property or business. McCrae & Co Electrical & Renewables provides thorough Electrical Inspection and testing services across Dorset, helping homeowners, landlords and commercial clients understand the true condition of their installations and stay on top of their legal and safety responsibilities.

We focus on clear reporting, practical recommendations and tidy, professional workmanship—so you know exactly where you stand and what, if anything, needs to be done.

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a detailed assessment of your fixed wiring, consumer unit, protective devices and accessories. It checks whether your installation is safe for continued use and whether it meets current standards.

Our EICR Dorset service includes:

  • Visual inspection of your distribution boards, wiring and accessories
  • Testing of circuits using calibrated, modern test equipment
  • Identification of defects, deterioration or non‑compliances
  • A written report with clear coding of any issues found

We explain EICR findings in plain English, so you don’t need to be an electrician to understand the results. Where remedial work is recommended, we focus on practical, proportionate solutions rather than unnecessary upgrades.

Landlord certificates and rental properties

Landlords have a duty to ensure that the electrical installation in their rental properties is safe. In many cases, a valid EICR or Landlord Certificate is required to demonstrate compliance with current regulations and local requirements.

For landlords, we provide:

  • EICRs and Landlord Certificates for single lets and HMOs
  • Clear documentation suitable for your records and letting agents
  • Practical advice on prioritising any remedial work
  • Flexible appointment times to minimise disruption to tenants

Our goal is to make Electrical Testing straightforward, so you can show that you’ve taken reasonable steps to keep your tenants safe and your properties compliant.

Homebuyer inspections

If you’re buying a property, an Electrical Inspection is a sensible step alongside your survey. An EICR Dorset carried out before or shortly after purchase can highlight hidden issues that might not be obvious during a viewing.

A homebuyer inspection can:

  • Reveal outdated or unsafe wiring
  • Identify consumer units that may need upgrading
  • Highlight DIY alterations or poor‑quality historic work
  • Give you a realistic picture of likely future costs

We present our findings clearly and calmly, helping you decide whether to proceed, renegotiate or plan staged improvements after you move in.

Commercial inspections and compliance

For businesses, a safe and compliant electrical installation is essential for staff, customers and insurers. A Commercial EICR provides evidence that your fixed wiring has been inspected and tested at appropriate intervals.

McCrae & Co Electrical & Renewables offers:

  • Commercial EICR reports for offices, workshops, retail and light industrial sites
  • Testing schedules planned around your operating hours
  • Clear, prioritised recommendations to help you budget and plan remedial work
  • Support in keeping records up to date for insurers, auditors and regulators

We understand that downtime costs money, so we work with you to schedule Electrical Testing in a way that minimises disruption.

Fault diagnosis and electrical testing

Intermittent tripping, loss of power or unexplained issues can be frustrating and disruptive. Our fault diagnosis service uses modern test equipment and a methodical approach to track down the root cause.

Typical fault‑finding work includes:

  • Investigating nuisance RCD or MCB tripping
  • Locating damaged cables or loose connections
  • Checking earthing and bonding arrangements
  • Verifying correct operation of protective devices

Once we’ve identified the issue, we explain it in straightforward language and outline your options, from simple repairs to more extensive remedial work where necessary.

Why regular inspections matter

Electrical installations age over time. Wear and tear, environmental conditions and changes in how a building is used can all affect safety. Regular Electrical Inspection and testing helps to:

  • Reduce the risk of electric shock and fire
  • Identify problems before they become serious faults
  • Keep your installation aligned with current regulations
  • Provide evidence that you’ve taken reasonable steps to manage risk

For landlords and businesses, staying on top of inspections is an important part of meeting legal duties and demonstrating compliance to insurers, regulators and stakeholders.

Clear reports and practical recommendations

Technical reports are only useful if you can understand them. That’s why McCrae & Co Electrical & Renewables:

  • Explains findings in plain English
  • Uses clear coding and prioritisation for any issues
  • Focuses on practical, proportionate recommendations
  • Avoids suggesting unnecessary work or upgrades

We combine experience with modern testing equipment and up‑to‑date knowledge of current wiring regulations, so you can trust that your EICR Dorset or Commercial EICR is both thorough and fair.

Book your inspection

Whether you need an EICR for your home, a Landlord Certificate for a rental property, or a full Commercial EICR for your business premises, McCrae & Co Electrical & Renewables can help.

Request an Electrical Inspection or quote today and take a confident step towards safer, compliant electrics for your property.

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