Business Details
18 Years
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Your Trusted Electrical Testing Partner in Northamptonshire
Elec Cert was established in 2008 by Gary and Nina Brightwell to provide professional and competitive electrical testing, maintenance, and installation services. Our focus on health and safety compliance has made us a trusted partner for commercial and domestic clients across sectors including local authorities, housing associations, education, and healthcare. With a team of DBS-checked, 18th edition qualified electricians, we deliver tailored solutions that prioritise minimal business disruption while maintaining the highest standards of service.Our accreditations with NICEIC, CHAS, and TrustMark demonstrate our commitment to industry excellence. We operate nationwide from our Northamptonshire base, offering out-of-hours testing and comprehensive reporting in both paper and digital formats to meet client needs.
Services
Electrical Installation Condition Reports
Emergency Light Testing
Lightning Protection Testing
Portable Appliance Testing
Fire Alarm Testing
Thermographic Imaging
Home EV Charging
Workplace EV Charging
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- All engineers hold DBS enhanced disclosures and 18th edition qualifications
- Minimal disruption during testing with out-of-hours service options
- Comprehensive reports provided in paper and PDF formats
- Competitive pricing with free quotations for remedial works
- Accredited by NICEIC, CHAS, and TrustMark for industry compliance
Associations and certifications
- NICEIC
- CHAS
- CONSTRUCTIONLINE
- TrustMark
- JTL
- SMAS
- ECA
What people say
Highly recommend Elec Cert
Professional and competent service
First-class service
Reliable and friendly
Exceptional standard
Services
Electrical Installation Condition Reports
Our Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) assess fixed electrical installations for safety hazards in compliance with BS7671:2018 regulations. Qualified engineers identify defects that could pose safety risks while providing clear remedial action recommendations. Reports are delivered in both paper and digital formats with minimal business disruption during testing.
Emergency Light Testing
Emergency light testing ensures compliance with BS5266-1:2011 standards by verifying system functionality during power failures. Our engineers perform daily visual checks, monthly functional tests, and annual full system inspections to guarantee safe building evacuation. Completed certificates are available in PDF format with luminaire numbering and maintenance logs.
Portable Appliance Testing
PAT testing ensures compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 by inspecting portable electrical appliances for safety. Our engineers label tested items with unique codes, replace damaged plugs/fuses, and provide asset registers. Failed items are reported immediately with remedial action recommendations to maintain workplace safety compliance.
Fire Alarm Testing
Fire alarm testing maintains system reliability through weekly user tests and bi-annual inspections by competent engineers. We verify battery performance, sounder operation, and detector functionality while providing detailed reports. Our service includes log book entries and compliance certification to BS5839-1:2004 standards for commercial premises.
Lightning Protection Testing
Lightning protection testing examines earth grounding systems and conductors to BS EN 62305 standards. Engineers perform continuity checks and resistance measurements to prevent flash-over risks from lightning strikes. Annual testing ensures compliance with Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 while maintaining structural and equipment safety against electrical surges.
People
Gary Brightwell
Co-Founder
Gary Brightwell co-founded Elec Cert in 2008 with extensive electrical engineering experience. He oversees operations and maintains industry compliance through NICEIC and ECA memberships.
Nina Brightwell
Co-Founder
Nina Brightwell co-founded Elec Cert with Gary, bringing business management expertise to support technical operations and client relationship development.
Questions
What electrical testing services do you offer?
We provide EICR reports, PAT testing, emergency light testing, fire alarm testing, lightning protection testing, and thermographic imaging surveys for commercial and domestic clients.
Are your engineers qualified?
All engineers hold DBS disclosures and 18th edition qualifications, with specialist training in BS5266, BS5839, and BS EN 62305 standards for specific testing requirements.
How often should electrical testing be done?
EICR reports require five-yearly testing, PAT testing should be annual, emergency lighting needs monthly checks, and fire alarms require bi-annual inspections as minimum standards.
Do you operate nationwide?
While based in Corby, Northamptonshire, we provide electrical testing and installation services across the UK for both commercial and domestic clients.
What accreditations do you hold?
We are NICEIC-approved, CHAS-registered, TrustMark-accredited, and members of JTL, SMAS, ECA, and CONSTRUCTIONLINE for industry compliance assurance.
Can you provide out-of-hours testing?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling including out-of-hours testing to minimise business disruption during essential electrical maintenance activities.
