Periodic inspection and testing
A structured inspection of an existing installation, commonly referred to as a PIR, covering the board, circuits, earthing and accessories.
Testing & Inspection
Electrical Testing & Inspections
Wiring does not tell you how it is getting on. It works until it does not, and the things that shorten its life — heat, moisture, damage, poor connections, alterations made by someone in a hurry — happen out of sight. Inspection and testing is how you find out the actual condition of an installation instead of assuming it is fine.
We carry out inspection and testing for homeowners who want to know where they stand, landlords looking after rented property, and buyers who would rather know about the electrics before they sign.
Inspections we carry out
Landlord electrical inspections
An assessment of the condition of the installation in a rented property, with any issues set out clearly so they can be prioritised.
Pre-purchase inspections
A check of the electrical installation before buying, so the condition of the wiring and board is a known quantity rather than a surprise.
Post-fault verification
Testing after repair or alteration work to confirm the circuit is sound and behaving as it should.
Circuit-level testing
Where only part of an installation is in question, testing can be limited to the circuits that matter.
Commercial inspections
Inspection and testing for offices, shops and small commercial units, scheduled around trading hours.
What an inspection actually involves
There are two halves to it. The visual inspection covers what can be seen: the board and its protective devices, the condition of accessories and fittings, earthing and bonding, signs of overheating or damage, and any obvious alterations.
The testing half is instrument work — continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance and RCD operation. Together these show whether the installation is doing what it should under fault conditions, not just under normal use.
You get a plain explanation of what was found, what needs attention now, what is worth planning for and what is simply worth knowing about.
What tends to come up
- Boards with limited or no residual current protection
- Circuits with damaged or deteriorated insulation
- Missing or inadequate bonding
- Accessories showing heat damage at the terminals
- Alterations and additions made without testing afterwards
- Outdoor and garage circuits that have taken in water
When to call
Worth having an inspection when
We work across Swords, North Dublin, Fingal and the wider Dublin area. If you are not sure whether something needs an electrician, call 089 979 8130 and we will tell you straight.
- You are buying a property, particularly an older one
- You are letting a property or between tenancies
- The installation has never been tested to your knowledge
- Faults keep appearing on different circuits
- Building, extension or renovation work has been carried out
- You are planning a board upgrade or a significant new circuit
FAQs
Common questions
Related
Work that often goes with this
Fuseboard Replacement & Upgrades
The most common recommendation after an inspection of an older installation.
Electrical Fault Finding
Where testing points to an active fault, the next step is tracing it.
Electrical Repairs
Remedial work arising from an inspection, prioritised sensibly.
Electrician in Malahide
Pre-purchase and landlord inspections are regular work for us around Malahide.
See every service on our electrical services page, or check the areas we serve.
Want to know the condition of your wiring?
Tell us the property type, roughly its age and whether it is a home, a rental or a purchase, and we will quote for the inspection.
Or email info@exileelectrical.ie — you can also use our quote form.