Flexitest Ltd is a UK-based electrical safety testing and compliance specialist serving commercial, landlord, and domestic clients nationwide from our Gloucestershire office. Founded in 2010, our City & Guilds qualified engineers deliver BS 7671-certified inspections with transparent fixed-price quotes and same-day certificate delivery.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is the statutory assessment of every fixed electrical system in a property. Our engineers test consumer units, distribution boards, circuits, protective bonding, and RCD functionality against the 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018+A4:2026). Landlords in England are legally required to hold a valid EICR under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020, with renewals at least every five years. We serve Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Bristol, South Wales, the West Midlands, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, and the wider UK.
Portable Appliance Testing ensures that removable and hand-held electrical equipment is safe for continued use. Our technicians follow the HSE code of practice for in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment, performing formal visual inspections combined with combined resistance and insulation checks using calibrated Seaward and Fluke test instruments. PAT certificates are issued digitally, helping businesses and landlords meet their duty of care under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
Thermal imaging surveys identify loose connections, overloaded circuits, and failing components before they cause failure or fire. Using FLIR E95 and FLIR T540 cameras, our engineers produce detailed thermographic reports with temperature delta analysis, prioritised defect lists, and recommended remedial actions. Surveys are typically carried out under normal load conditions to capture real operating temperatures across distribution boards, busbars, and control panels.
Emergency escape lighting must be tested in accordance with BS 5266-1:2016. We perform monthly function tests and annual full-duration discharge tests, verifying lux levels along escape routes and at fire alarm call points. Test logs and maintenance certificates are provided to satisfy fire officer inspections and insurance requirements.
Photovoltaic system testing verifies string continuity, insulation resistance, earth electrode integrity, and inverter performance against the requirements of BS EN 62446. Our City & Guilds Solar PV certified engineers issue commissioning documentation for new installations and periodic verification reports for existing arrays, supporting Feed-in Tariff and Smart Export Guarantee compliance.
As NICEIC approved domestic ventilation contractors, we carry out airflow measurement and commissioning to Building Regulations Approved Document F (2021 edition). Using UKAS-traceable vane anemometers and pressure-difference manometers, we verify that mechanical extract and supply systems achieve the minimum flow rates specified for whole-house, intermittent, and continuous ventilation strategies.
Where an EICR identifies code C1, C2, or C3 observations, our engineers carry out remedial repairs to bring installations back to a satisfactory condition. Works range from upgrading bonding and replacing damaged consumer units to fault rectification on individual circuits. A revised EICR or minor works certificate is issued on completion.
For a free fixed-price quote, call 07725 722 132 or email mail@flexitest.co.uk. Our office is at 1 Perryfield, Kents Green, Tibberton, Gloucester, GL19 3AJ, United Kingdom. Business hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm. Twenty-four-hour emergency electrical testing cover is available on request.