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Fixed Wire Testing in Guildford

Commercial-grade fixed wire testing across the permanent installation — distribution boards, cabling and terminations verified to BS 7671 Part 6.

BS 7671 Part 6
out-of-hours available
NICEIC Approved
Why Guildford

Local engineers, not a subcontracted callout

01

Out-of-hours scheduling

Testing arranged around production lines, trading hours or occupied premises rather than forcing a shutdown.

02

Phased testing for large sites

Multi-floor or multi-unit sites can be tested in phases so no single day loses full power.

03

Full documentation

Circuit schedules and test results delivered as a complete pack, not just a pass/fail summary.

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Common questions

Fixed Wire Testing in Guildford — FAQ

Does fixed wire testing mean a full power-down?

Not necessarily — much of the installation can be tested live or in short isolated sections, we'll scope this at survey.

How is this different from an EICR?

An EICR is the overall condition report; fixed wire testing is the detailed circuit-level verification that underpins it.

What's the typical interval?

5 years for most commercial premises, shorter for higher-risk environments like industrial or agricultural sites.

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Book fixed wire testing in Guildford

Send the site postcode and we'll confirm a survey slot and fixed price.

Questions from Guildford clients

Frequently asked questions

How much does fixed wire testing cost in Guildford?

Commercial fixed wire testing (a commercial EICR) in Guildford starts from £199 + VAT for small premises. Larger sites are priced on distribution boards and circuits and you receive a fixed written quotation that states whether every circuit is tested.

How often is fixed wire testing required?

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require installations to be maintained in a safe condition. Guidance in BS 7671 and IET Guidance Note 3 recommends five-yearly testing for offices, shops and hotels, three-yearly for industrial premises and places of entertainment, and annual testing for swimming pools and similar high-risk locations.

Can testing be done without disrupting the business?

Yes. Testing in Guildford is planned board by board, with out-of-hours and weekend sessions available so critical circuits are only isolated when it suits the site.

What happens if the EICR is unsatisfactory?

Any C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous) or FI (further investigation) observation makes the report unsatisfactory. Each observation is explained in plain English with a prioritised, itemised remedial quotation so you can decide how to proceed. C3 observations are recommendations and do not cause a fail.

Are your Guildford electricians NICEIC approved?

Yes. Polarity Electrics London Ltd is an NICEIC Approved Contractor (#602034000) and every report is completed to BS 7671:2018+A3:2024 by a qualified, competent inspector.

Postcode coverage

Guildford and neighbouring outward codes

This service is available across the following local and neighbouring postcode districts around Guildford.

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