Electricity plays a big role in our daily lives, powering our homes day and night. However, not all electrical situations are safe. Electricity is a common source of danger and a leading cause of accidental fires in UK homes, with over 20,000 incidents each year. Besides fires, unsafe electrical installations or appliances pose a significant risk of electrocution.

As your landlord, Bromford has a responsibility to ensure the electrical installation in your home is safe throughout your tenancy. We are committed to this by:

  • Conducting inspections and testing of your home's electrical system at least every five years
  • Addressing any required remedial work identified during these inspections

Our qualified and competent electricians will carry out these inspections. We can provide you with an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) upon request.

  • Allow us access to your home for electrical safety checks when required.
  • Report any defects you notice immediately. You can do this by filling out an online form, or in an emergency calling 0330 1234 034
  • DIY Electrical installations are not permitted unless consent from Bromford has been provided through the Customer Alterations process
  • Do not overload extension leads
  • Regularly check appliance leads for damage
  • Avoid leaving your washing machine or tumble dryer on when you're out or overnight
  • If you charge electric bikes or scooters at home, do not leave batteries charging while you sleep or are away
  • Use reputable charging leads for phones and other devices
  • Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms weekly
  • For more information on electrical safety in the home please visit our Primary Authority Fire and Rescue Service (Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service

If you've run out of spare plug sockets, you may be tempted to use multiple appliances using a multi plug adaptor. Depending on the appliances you plug in and the amounts of power they generate, it could overload and possibly cause fire. Check the appliances you are plugging in by using this socket overload calculator.

You can also register your own electrical appliances to give you piece of mind and help you to be the first to know of any safety repairs or recalls.

For more information on electrical safety in the home please visit our Primary Authority Fire and Rescue Service (Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service)