Frequently Asked Questions

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection of the electrical installation in a property. It checks that the wiring, consumer unit, sockets and other fixed electrical parts are safe and meet current standards (BS 7671).

Jet Electrical charges from £145 for a domestic EICR in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast. The exact price depends on the number of circuits. We provide a fixed quote before attending.

For private rented properties, an EICR is required every 5 years or on change of tenancy. For owner-occupied homes, every 10 years is recommended. Commercial properties typically require one every 5 years.

Yes. Since 1 July 2020, all private landlords in England must have a valid EICR for their rental properties. The certificate must be renewed every 5 years.

You will receive a list of remedial works coded C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous) or C3 (improvement recommended). C1 and C2 items must be fixed within 28 days. Jet Electrical can carry out all remedial works and re-test your property.

Yes — an EICR is the formal name for an electrical safety certificate. It may also be called an electrical inspection report or periodic inspection report.

Lot 20 is a European energy efficiency regulation that came into force in January 2018. It requires all new electric heaters sold in the UK to meet minimum energy efficiency standards. Lot 20 compliant heaters have automatic controls, open window detection and charge control to reduce energy waste.

You are not legally required to replace existing storage heaters, but Lot 20 compliant models are significantly more energy efficient. If your heaters are more than 10 years old, upgrading could reduce your heating bills.

Jet Electrical charges from £499 for a standard storage heater replacement including installation and disposal of the old unit. Lot 20 compliant models start from £649 installed.

Yes. Most homes with off-street parking can have a home EV charger installed. Jet Electrical installs 7kW smart chargers compatible with all electric vehicles. We handle the full installation including any necessary consumer unit upgrades.

A standard home EV charger installation typically takes 2–4 hours. If a consumer unit upgrade is required, allow a full day.

In most cases, no. Home EV charger installations are permitted development. We will advise you if your property has any restrictions.

Yes. Jet Electrical is NAPIT approved and TrustMark registered. All our work is self-certified to BS 7671 and we issue all relevant certificates on completion.

We cover Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, Cleveleys, Fleetwood, Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton-Cleveleys, Kirkham, Wesham, Freckleton, Preston, Fulwood, Penwortham, Leyland, Chorley, Garstang, Longridge and Bamber Bridge.

Yes. You can book and pay online at jet-electrical.co.uk/book. We accept card, bank transfer, PayPal and cash.

Call us on 01253 275168 or use the online booking system. For larger jobs such as rewires or commercial work, we will arrange a free site visit to provide an accurate quote.

A typical 3-bedroom house rewire takes 5–7 days. Larger properties or those with complex layouts may take longer. We will give you a realistic timescale when we quote.

House rewiring costs vary significantly depending on the size of the property, access and the extent of work required. As a guide, a 3-bedroom house typically costs between £3,500 and £5,500. Contact us for a free quote.

For a full rewire, it is usually more practical to vacate the property as there will be periods without power and significant disruption. We will discuss this with you when planning the job.