Ensure Compliance and Safety with Professional Electrical Testing
Protect your business, validate your insurance, and meet your legal obligations with AEL Electrical's comprehensive commercial testing services. Our qualified engineers provide the thorough testing and certification your business needs to operate safely and comply with current regulations.

Critical Testing Services
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
Essential for proving your electrical installation's safety, our detailed condition reports identify any defects or non-compliance issues in your electrical systems. Regular EICRs are not just best practice – they're often mandatory for insurance validity and legal compliance.
Emergency Lighting Testing
Ensure your emergency lighting performs when lives depend on it. We conduct both monthly functional checks and annual full duration tests, providing the certification needed to demonstrate compliance with BS 5266 and satisfy fire safety requirements.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Keep your workplace equipment safe and compliant with regular PAT testing. We test and certify portable electrical equipment, helping you meet your duty of care obligations and maintain safe working environments.
Periodic Inspection & Testing
Regular testing ensures your electrical installations remain safe and efficient. We test circuits, earthing, bonding, and protective devices to verify everything functions as designed and meets BS7671 standards.
Why Testing Cannot Wait
Insurance Requirements
Most commercial insurance policies require valid electrical test certificates. Without current testing documentation, you risk invalidated coverage precisely when you need it most. Our certificates provide the evidence insurers demand.
Legal Obligations
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require you to maintain electrical systems in safe condition. Regular testing demonstrates compliance and protects you from prosecution should incidents occur.
Safety Critical
Electrical faults cause thousands of fires annually. Testing identifies deterioration, damage, and defects before they become dangerous, protecting your staff, customers, and premises.
Business Continuity
Identifying issues through testing prevents unexpected failures that disrupt operations. It's far less costly to address problems found during scheduled testing than to deal with emergency breakdowns.
Our Testing Process
Schedule Agreement
We work with you to schedule testing at times that minimise disruption. Whether during quiet periods, weekends, or outside working hours, we adapt to your operational needs.
Systematic Testing
Our engineers methodically test every circuit and component using calibrated equipment. We check:
- Circuit continuity and resistance
- Insulation resistance
- Earth fault loop impedance
- RCD operation and timing
- Protective device operation
Clear Documentation
Following testing, you receive comprehensive reports including:
- Detailed test results and findings
- Categorised observations (C1 dangerous, C2 potentially dangerous, C3 improvement recommended)
- Photographic evidence of any issues
- Compliance certificates for your records
Remedial Recommendations
If testing reveals issues, we provide clear explanations and quotations for necessary remedial work. We prioritise safety-critical items and help you plan corrections efficiently.
Common Testing Concerns Addressed
Testing duration varies with premises size and installation complexity. We provide accurate time estimates during quotation, typically completing most commercial testing within one day to minimise disruption.
Some testing requires circuits to be temporarily isolated. We plan this carefully, testing section by section where possible, and scheduling power interruptions to cause minimal inconvenience.
Requirements vary by business type:
- Most commercial premises: EICR every 5 years
- Some high-risk environments: EICR every 3 years
- Emergency lighting: Monthly function tests, annual duration tests
- Your insurance policy may specify different intervals
We categorise all findings by urgency. Dangerous issues (C1) require immediate action, potentially dangerous items (C2) need urgent attention, whilst improvements (C3) can be planned. We never proceed with repairs without your authorisation and clear quotations.
Testing costs depend on your premises size and electrical installation complexity. We provide fixed-price quotations with no hidden charges. Remember: testing costs far less than the potential consequences of electrical failures.

Industries Requiring Regular Testing
- Factories & Manufacturing - High-demand electrical systems need frequent testing
- Offices - Ensure safe working environments for staff
- Schools & Colleges - Protect students and meet education authority requirements
- Care Homes - Meet CQC standards and protect vulnerable residents
- Hotels & Leisure - Maintain guest safety and operational continuity
- Retail Premises - Protect customers and maintain trading ability
The AEL Electrical Testing Advantage
NICEIC Approved
As NICEIC Approved Contractors, our testing meets the highest industry standards. Our certificates are recognised by all major insurers and regulatory bodies.
Experienced Engineers
Our qualified electricians have extensive experience testing commercial installations. They understand business needs and work efficiently to minimise disruption.
Modern Test Equipment
We use calibrated, industry-leading test equipment to ensure accurate results you can trust for compliance and safety decisions.
Transparent Reporting
Our reports are clear, comprehensive, and jargon-free. You'll understand exactly what we've found and what needs doing, with no technical confusion.
Schedule Your Testing Today
Don't risk non-compliance, invalidated insurance, or electrical dangers. Professional testing protects everything you've worked to build.
Call: 01325 952700
Email: info@aelelectrical.co.uk
Contact us now to schedule your electrical testing and receive your fixed-price quotation.
Accreditations
We’re committed to delivering the highest standards on every project. Our electrical services are NICEIC-registered, and our renewable energy installations are MCS-certified, ensuring safe, compliant, and industry-leading work. We also hold Constructionline, Acclaim and ABB accreditations, giving you confidence that every project is completed professionally, safely, and to audited industry standards.
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