What Electrical Work Should Be Checked Between Tenancies in Redbourn?

The changeover between tenants is one of the best opportunities a landlord has to get on top of electrical maintenance in a Redbourn rental property. With the property empty, an electrician can move through it room by room without disrupting anyone, checking and fixing things that might have been reported, or missed, during the previous tenancy, and getting the property into good order before anyone new moves in.

This article covers the main things worth checking electrically between tenancies, based on the kind of visits JH Electrical 247 Ltd regularly carries out for landlords in Redbourn.

Sockets, switches and light fittings

It is worth having every socket, switch and light fitting checked for damage, wear or loose connections, since these are the items most likely to have taken a knock over the course of a tenancy. In Redbourn's mix of older village properties and newer housing, worn or discoloured sockets and switches are a common finding, and replacing them between tenancies is a straightforward job while the property is empty.

Outstanding EICR remedial work

If the property has a previous EICR with recommended remedial work that has not yet been completed, the gap between tenancies is the ideal time to get it done. This also applies if the property is due, or overdue, for its next periodic EICR, since it is standard practice to have this carried out every five years and it is far easier to arrange when there is nobody living in the property.

Alarms and appliances

Smoke and heat alarms should be tested and, if necessary, replaced or serviced, and any electrical appliances supplied with the property should be checked to confirm they are safe and working properly before a new tenant moves in. JH Electrical 247 Ltd carries out these between-tenancy checks for landlords across Redbourn, covering everything from EICR testing to socket replacements and alarm checks, so the property is ready to hand over with confidence.