FAQs

Typically, every five years, though in some circumstances it may be different. For example, a new installation may not need testing for ten years as it would be considered still to be in a fair condition for continual use after such a relatively short life time. However, it is recommended that the installation is inspected and tested at any change of ownership/occupancy.

The Landlord and tenants Act 1985 say that all properties must be safe for use. Without having an electrical condition report (ECR) carried out, it can not be determined that the installation is safe for continual use. It is an urban myth that if the fuses do not blow the wiring is okay. There are many factors why an electrical circuit will break down and become unsafe. The fuses or circuit breakers should break on overload or short circuit, but that is usually when the fire has melted the cable, or an electric shock has taken place.

It is always a good idea to have an early warning system, in the event of a fire. Domestically, items are often charged overnight as well as other electrical items permanently connected, such as fridges and freezers. Commercially, Customers and staff members need to evacuate a building quickly and safely before any fire takes hold. However, this should all be subject to a fire risk assessment, which is mandatory in all commercial and industrial properties.

All metal parts of an installation or an appliance must be earthed. This is so that if a fault occurs, the earthing conductor will minimise the risk of electric shock, should anyone be touching those metallic parts. This is done by safely allowing the fault current to flow to earth and disconnect the protective device, thus removing the danger.

Bonding is connecting metallic parts, which could be used by any fault current flowing to earth, such as metallic water, or gas pipes entering the property, back to the incoming earth terminal. This reduces the touch voltage, should anyone be touching a fault on a metallic enclosure and a water pipe for example. Supplementary earth bonding is linking all exposed metal work together, within a special location, such as a bathroom.

No. All quotations are FREE

For your complete peace of mind, all the work we do is guaranteed.

We accept all major credit cards.

We pride ourselves on working in a clean, tidy and respectful manner, and ensure that we remove all associated rubbish before we leave your property.

The primary purpose of emergency lighting is to ensure that occupants can safely exit a building in the event of an emergency. At B.E.S.T Electrical Contractors (Bundy’s Electrical Safety and Testing), we understand how critical this is, particularly for those unfamiliar with a building’s layout. In smaller spaces, a single emergency light indicating the exit route may be sufficient. However, in larger areas such as long corridors or rooms with multiple obstacles, additional emergency lighting is essential to maintain clear visibility and safe navigation. This becomes even more important during incidents such as fires, where smoke can quickly reduce visibility and make escape routes harder to identify.

A second key function of emergency lighting is to support emergency services access. Firefighters and first responders rely on effective lighting systems to safely enter and move through a building in high-risk situations. At B.E.S.T Electrical Contractors, we ensure that emergency lighting systems are designed, installed and maintained to provide the visibility needed for emergency teams to act quickly and safely, helping protect both occupants and those responding to the situation.

At B.E.S.T Electrical Contractors (Bundy’s Electrical Safety and Testing), all electrical work is backed by a statutory 12-month warranty, giving you confidence in the safety and compliance of your installation from day one.

However, we believe in going beyond the minimum standard. Because we only use high-quality materials and trusted electrical components—never low-budget alternatives, we are proud to offer an extended three-year parts and labour warranty on all completed work. This ensures your electrical installation is built to last, delivering long-term reliability and performance.

We refer to this as our “maintenance-free guarantee” a commitment to providing electrical systems that require minimal ongoing intervention and continue to perform at a high standard over time. It’s part of our approach to delivering dependable, professional electrical services for both commercial and residential clients.

For full details, please refer to our terms and conditions.

We understand that interrupting your electrical supply can have a significant impact on business operations. Loss of access to systems, data, the internet, or key areas of your premises can quickly become costly and disruptive for both staff and customers.

That’s why we offer flexible out-of-hours electrical services, scheduling work during evenings, nights, or weekends to minimise downtime. By carrying out electrical installations, maintenance, and testing outside of your core operating hours, we help ensure your business can continue running smoothly without unnecessary interruption.

Our approach is designed to support commercial environments, where continuity is critical and downtime simply isn’t an option.