Whether planning to purchase a new property or sell up your current home, performing a homebuyers electrical report is an often recommended step along the way. However, deciding if a report is worth it or not isn’t always easy.
In our article, we cover the key questions around whether you should get a homebuyers electrical report, covering the benefits, time and costs involved to hopefully make your decision a little more straightforward.
What is a Homebuyers Electrical Report?
Essentially, it’s a survey of a property’s electrics, such as its fuses, sockets and wiring, typically undertaken when purchasing a home. The report highlights any defects with the property’s electrics, which could potentially prove costly in the future if not picked up beforehand.
What are the Benefits of Getting a Homebuyers Electrical Report?
A homebuyers electrical report offers a number of benefits, including:
- Provides peace of mind that the system is in good working and safe
- Can identify potential issues which may require repairing either now or later down the line
- Catches issues early helping to avoid unexpected expenses in the future
- Highlights areas where improvements or updates might be needed later on, allowing homeowners to plan ahead
- Will comply with current electrical safety regulations, essential if renting out the property
How Long Does a It Take?
The length of time to perform a homebuyers electrical report will invariably depend on the size of the property. A smaller home will typically take a few hours while a larger property can involve a day’s work for an electrician.
How Much Does a Homebuyers Electrical Report Cost?
Much like the time it takes to perform a homebuyers electrical report, the costs involved will also vary depending on several factors, including number of rooms and floors. However, for smaller homes, you can expect to pay starting prices of around £150 to £200 with costs increasing depending on size.
Why Get a Homebuyers Electrical Report: Final Thoughts
So, should you get a homebuyers electrical report when it comes to purchasing a new home?
There are many things to consider when buying a home, however, having peace of mind that the property’s electrical system has been thoroughly checked and any issues are highlighted can be a real benefit during an often stressful time.
Here at A&J Bartlett, we offer a range of electrical testing and inspection services, including professionally performed homebuyers electrical reports, across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. We operate from our Ashby-De-La-Zouch office, covering a 30-mile radius across the East Midlands.
Call the team today on 01530 441 878 or email info@aandj-bartlett-ltd.co.uk to discuss your lighting needs and see what we can do for you.