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Electrical testing device with test button: Electrical safety tests by Peregrine Electrical in Bristol

All landlords are legally required to carry out an electrical safety inspection every 5 years – are you up to date with your EICR?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is like an MOT for the electrical system of your property. The law was changed back in 2020 for new tenancies and in 2021 it was applied to existing tenancies. We’re accredited and qualified to help you stay compliant and up to date with your EICR.

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Every landlord is legally required to check their smoke or fire alarm system every tear. So it’s no surprise our most popular service for landlords in Bristol is an annual visit that combines the necessary smoke alarm tests with a maintenance report covering electrical, plumbing, damp and mould.

Peregrine Electrical can also help landlords stay compliant with the law on electrical installation condition reports (EICR).

Throughout the year we also offer a full range of electrical work for your buy to let properties alongside domestic and commercial services.

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Kitchen and lighting installed by Peregrine Electrical, Bristol

Annual smoke alarm test & PAT testing

  • Smoke alarms / fire alarm system BS5839-6
  • Emergency lighting  BS5266-1:2016
  • PAT testing
  • Maintenance job service report
  • On the spot repairs (optional as required at extra cost)

From £96

Minimum 1 hour

£54 ph plus materials for extra jobs

What is included in the Annual Smoke Alarm Test?

Smoke / fire alarm system

  • Check all sounders & audible alarms
  • Record dates of installation
  • Check all detectors
  • Compile risk assessment as required
  • Record number, type and location of all devices
  • Confirm user instructions and knowledge of occupants
  • Provide test report and certificate

Emergency lighting

  • Test all lights & signage are operational
  • Assess signage for accuracy and compliance
  • Test all batteries
  • Record duration of operations under battery power
  • Compile risk assessment as required
  • Check log book and escape routes are correct
  • Provide test report and certificate

PAT testing

  • Portable appliance test on all relevant devices
  • Tested items labelled with next test date
  • Provide test report and certificate

Add a maintenance survey to your annual smoke alarm test

We also offer quick fixes on the day for a variety of issues across trades and skills.

With electrical and plumbing supplies carried in our vans, plus rapid delivery of spare parts we can quickly sort a range of common issues.

Compared with the time and cost to call out separate trades this can save landlords considerable faff and money.

  • Electrical issues visual inspection eg. cracked or broken sockets, inoperable lights
  • Plumbing checks eg. taps, sink wastes, toilet flush, check for drips and signs of leaks
  • Damp checks including mildew, black mould and lack of ventilation by tenants
  • Discuss any relevant issues or problems with tenant
  • Provide job service report including photos with annotations

Case study: £80 saved with on the spot toilet repair

Here’s Dave, owner of Peregrine Electrical, with a recent example of how much money and hassle can be saved with on the spot repairs carried out during the Annual Smoke Alarm & Maintenance Survey:

I was testing smoke alarms at a property in Weston-super-Mare for a customer and found the toilet flush wasn’t working. After engaging with the tenants and discovering the fault hadn’t been reported I spoke to the landlord while at the property who authorised an on-the-spot repair.

I ordered the part from Screwfix for £10 and paid £5 for their Sprint delivery service as this was cheaper than the time it would have taken me to collect.

I continued with the smoke alarm test and the part arrived within the hour allowing me to fit it and resolve the problem while on site.

Total cost to the landlord was £28.50 all in. Part and delivery £15 plus £13.50 for 15 minutes of my time.

For a plumber to fix the broken flush the landlord would have paid around £100 for the callout fee plus materials making a total of approximately £110.

We were pleased to save the landlord over £80. In discussion with the tenant I also discovered the fridge was supplied by the landlord and was overdue for a PAT test so we also ticked another box in the same visit, saving even more money for our client.

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Bathroom lights and electrical work by Peregrine Electrical
Kitchen electrical work in Bristol by Peregrine Electrical

Common questions answered

If you are able to make yourself available during the scheduled times of the survey we can simply call you to discuss any issues we discover. We’ll agree on the solution and confirm the cost to you including labour and materials.
If you are unavailable you can also choose to pre-authorise a budget and allow us to use our extensive and experience to make the decisions on the day and implement repairs that will save you money compared with calling out separate trades after our survey visit.

Mildew, excessive condensation or black mould can be caused by damp issues with the property. However this may not always be the case. Poor ventilation or other behaviours by the tenants can be the cause of issues and unknowingly attributed to a fault with the property. We will discuss these issues with the tenants if they are discovered and give them appropriate advice which will help them look after your property.


It is also beneficial for you as a landlord and your legal and ethical responsibilities. Damp issues can present health concerns so a certified report showing you regularly check for issues and offer qualified advice to tenants can reduce your legal liability in the case of a dispute or case where the problem is caused by the tenants management of your property.

Yes we can provide Electrical Installation Condition Reports at any time of the year. We’re happy to provide these for tenanted properties, or a property you’re assessing for a potential purchase. Check our electrical safety tests page for more info.

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Accredited Bristol Electrician

We are fully qualified and accredited for all the services we offer. As a Part P NAPIT Approved electrical services contractor we can:

  • Inform building control
  • Self certify notifiable work
  • Carry out EICR safety checks & inspections
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Peregrine Electrical is a certified installer of AICO alarm systems, including smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms.

We are experts in the design, installation and configuration of safety systems that take advantage of the latest technology and advanced sensors.

Professional & reliable South Bristol Electricians

We take great pride in every job, from finding electrical faults and fixing lights to installing commercial equipment or designing smart home systems.