Electrical
surveying.
A clearer understanding of a building’s electrical systems before important decisions are made.
When a survey can help.
A good survey is not about creating more technical information than you need. It is about gathering the right information before a property or project decision is made.
Before purchasing
Build a clearer picture of the electrical installation before committing to a property decision.
Before refurbishment
Understand existing electrical systems before wider work begins.
Before alteration
Identify the context and constraints that may affect planned changes.
When something needs explaining
Bring structure to an installation or situation that is not yet fully understood.
A clearer picture before commitment.
A good survey is not about creating more technical information than you need. It is about gathering the right information before a property or project decision is made.
The existing context
Understand the installation as part of the building rather than viewing one component in isolation.
Relevant observations
Record the information that matters to the decision you are trying to make.
Planning confidence
Use the findings to reduce uncertainty around the next stage of work or investment.
A practical process.
Clear at each stage.
Understand the decision
Start with what you need to know and why the survey is being considered.
Review available information
Look at any plans, reports, photographs or background already available.
Site assessment
Inspect the relevant electrical systems in the context of the building.
Bring the findings together
Explain the important observations without unnecessary jargon.
Plan the next step
Use the information to support the decision that comes next.
Domestic, commercial
& specialist.
The same service can mean something different depending on the building, how it is used and the decision you need to make.
Domestic
Purchases, alterations, refurbishments and existing homes.
Commercial
Premises, project planning and property decisions.
Specialist
Situations where a broader technical view is useful before moving forward.
Before you get in touch.
You do not need to know the technical terminology. These are the questions people often have before starting a conversation.
How is surveying different from testing?
A survey is usually about building a wider understanding of the electrical systems and context before a decision is made. Testing may form part of an assessment where appropriate, but the scope depends on the enquiry.
When is an electrical survey useful?
It can be useful before purchase, refurbishment, alteration, future investment or whenever you need a clearer picture of an existing installation before deciding what happens next.
Can I send plans or previous reports first?
Yes. Existing plans, reports, photographs and notes can help APIC understand the background before the site visit.
What do I need to know before contacting APIC?
Very little. Tell us about the property, what decision you are trying to make, where it is and any timescale involved.
Understand before you commit.
Tell APIC what decision you are trying to make and what you already know about the property.