At Your Property Testing, we make the process simple by clearing up your most asked queries. We’ve listed essential answers here to help homeowners, landlords, and property managers understand their legal responsibilities and inspection requirements. If you can’t find what you need, our support team is ready to assist with expert advice and fast bookings.
We offer a full variety of property compliance services for homeowners, landlords, and agents. These include EICRs, Gas Safety Certificates, EPCs, boiler servicing, and remedial works. You can book each service separately or arrange several tests in one visit.
Yes, every engineer we work with has all the needed certificates and experience to carry out property safety checks and provide valid reports.
It’s simple: book online by choosing your service and the date you want. You’ll get an instant confirmation by email or text.
Most certificates are ready and emailed within 24 to 48 hours of your appointment. If there’s a problem or any work needed, we’ll let you know quickly so you can sort it without delay.
After the inspection, we email your certificate, usually within 24 hours. If you need a printed copy or more recipients, just tell us.
Yes. Many landlords and owners choose to combine services like an EPC, EICR, and Gas Safety Certificate in one appointment. This cuts down visits, saves money, and ensures full compliance in one go.
We cover the whole Midlands region. This includes big places like Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Solihull, and Telford, and towns such as Sutton Coldfield, Dudley, Kidderminster, Redditch, and Warwick. Whether you’re in a city centre or a nearby town, our qualified engineers are on hand throughout the region.
By law, landlords must renew their Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) every 12 months to keep gas appliances safe for tenants. Homeowners aren’t legally bound, but it’s wise to book regular checks for safety and efficiency.
An engineer will inspect gas boilers, cookers, fires, and any other fixed gas appliances. They’ll test for leaks, correct ventilation, proper pressure, and safety devices that work as they should.
Yes. Although landlords must have one, any homeowner can arrange a gas safety check for peace of mind. It’s convenient before selling, letting out your property, or moving into a new home.
Most standard inspections last 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how many appliances you have and any access issues. The engineer needs clear entry to all appliances being tested.
If an appliance is unsafe, the engineer will let you know straight away and may disconnect it until it’s fixed. They’ll note any problems on the certificate and explain your options for remedial work.
In many cases, yes. Subject to availability, we can arrange same‑day appointments, especially for urgent landlord or tenant moves. It’s always worth calling us to check current availability in your area.
A standard EICR inspection typically takes 1–3 hours to complete, based on the size of your property and the total number of circuits. Larger properties with more complex wiring and extra rooms may need additional time for testing to give a complete, reliable safety check.
For rented homes, landlords must get an EICR every five years or whenever the tenant changes. Homeowners are advised to test every ten years or after any major electrical work.
Landlords must hold a valid EICR for each rented property. Homebuyers and landlords often choose to get one to confirm wiring safety and avoid unexpected electrical risks.
A qualified electrician will examine wiring, sockets, fuse boards, and switches and run tests with special tools. This will find problems like bad earthing, overloaded circuits, or damaged cables and ensure that all wiring meets current safety rules.
The cost depends on the size of the property, the number of circuits to be tested, and the complexity of the wiring. You may pay extra if remedial work is needed or if hard‑to‑reach areas add time to the inspection.
Yes. Make sure all socket outlets and fuse boards are easy to reach, clear any clutter around the fuse boxes, and provide clear access to any fixed electrical appliances that require testing, such as cookers or showers.
An EPC shows a property’s energy efficiency rating from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient). It outlines likely running costs and suggests ways to cut energy bills and reduce environmental impact.
Landlords must have a valid EPC before letting a property. Homeowners selling their house also need one. New builds require an EPC on completion, and mortgage lenders may ask for it when you remortgage.
An EPC lasts 10 years from its assessment date. You won’t need a new certificate within that period unless you make significant energy-efficiency improvements, which could justify a fresh rating for accuracy.
f your property is below the minimum rental rating (currently E), you must carry out energy-efficiency upgrades before letting it. Non-compliance can result in fines and prevent you from legally marketing the property.
Simple measures like fitting loft insulation, installing double-glazed windows, upgrading to a modern boiler, or adding solar panels can raise your EPC band. Even small steps such as draught-proofing doors and radiators often improve efficiency and cut running costs.
At Your Property Testing, EPCs for smaller homes start from £65 inc VAT. Prices depend on property size and complexity, but our fixed-price service means no hidden fees and a fast turnaround for peace of mind.
