To give you the peace of mind that your electrical installation is safe, use a registered electrician to carry out an inspection and test
Answered by Sarah, Electrical Safety Expert
To give you the peace of mind that your electrical installation is safe, use a registered electrician to carry out an inspection and test. They will then issue you with an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) which will either confirm that the installation is safe or highlight any hazards that need to be fixed.
If you live in a privately rented property in England or Scotland, your landlord must have these electrical checks carried out every five years. We recommend that owner-occupiers have them carried out on a ten yearly basis.
To find a registered electrician near you, visit https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/find-an-electrician/