Testing and inspection in Tyne and Wear

Commercial electrical work in Washington

Looking for commercial electrical work in Washington? We work with landlords, managing agents and building owners across Tyne and Wear, with fixed quotes and written evidence for every visit.

Service
Commercial electrical work
Location
Washington
County
Tyne and Wear
Region
North East England
Fire and rescue
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Law
England
Sheet
AWF-WAS-410-CE

Commercial electrical work for Washington buildings

The North East combines student cities, riverside apartments, older terraces let as HMOs, and established industrial estates and trade parks across Tyne and Wear, Teesside and Northumberland.

Fire safety and electrical safety overlap more than most people expect. Faulty wiring is a common cause of fires, cable installations can break compartment lines, and plastic cable clips in escape routes can drop cables during a fire and trap firefighters. Since 2019, BS 7671 has required wiring systems in escape routes to be supported against premature collapse.

Our electricians clear EICR remedials, upgrade distribution boards, replace landlord supplies in blocks of flats, fire-stop service penetrations they have created, and install fire-rated containment. Every job comes with the right BS 7671 certificate.

The rules that apply in Washington

Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, and give tenants a copy of the report.

What is included

  • EICR remedial works
  • Consumer unit and distribution board upgrades
  • Landlord supply and communal lighting works
  • Fire-resisting cable supports in escape routes
  • Fire stopping of new service penetrations
  • Electrical installation and minor works certificates

Buildings we work on in Washington

  • Commercial landlords
  • Managing agents
  • Facilities managers
  • Retail and hospitality
  • Industrial estates

Areas we cover from Washington

From Washington we also cover Gateshead (5 miles), Sunderland (5 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (7 miles), South Shields (8 miles) and North Shields (8 miles). Elsewhere in Tyne and Wear we work in Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Shields and North Shields. If your building is not in a listed town, we still cover it: every enquiry for commercial electrical work in North East England is handled the same way.

How a job runs

  1. Tell us about the building

    Use the form or send us your fire risk assessment action plan. A few details on height, use and current systems are enough to start.

  2. Survey or desktop review

    Where we need to see the building, we visit. For some jobs, such as EWS1 scoping, we start with the documents you already hold.

  3. Fixed quote

    You get a written, fixed price with a clear scope. Nothing chargeable happens without your approval.

  4. Work and certification

    Our engineers carry out the work and leave the right certificates, photographs and logbook entries.

  5. Records and reminders

    Reports are filed by building and we remind you before the next test, inspection or review is due.

Commercial electrical work in Washington: questions

Do you provide commercial electrical work in Washington?

Yes. We carry out commercial electrical work in Washington and across Tyne and Wear, including Gateshead, Sunderland, Newcastle upon Tyne, South Shields. Use the form to tell us about the building and we will reply within one working day.

Which fire and rescue service covers Washington?

Washington is covered by Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, which enforces fire safety law for non-domestic premises and the common parts of residential buildings in the area.

Can you fix the faults on our EICR?

Yes. We quote each coded item separately, carry out the work, and issue the relevant certificates so the report can be closed out.

Other services in Washington

Request a quote in Washington

Tell us about the building and what you need. We reply within one working day with next steps or a fixed quote.

  • Fixed prices, agreed before any work starts
  • Written reports and certificates for every visit
  • Coverage across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland