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Claiming to be the easiest way to find electricians for fixed wire tests, the new service enables agents to access reliable, qualified and affordable electricians directly within their Fixflo system.
The on-demand service lets users book a new EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) with just a few simple clicks and have an EICR completed within 5 days of a request. With Fixflo’s Contractor Marketplace, agents can source electricians for urgent EICRs across the UK, with weekend and evening appointments available to minimise access issues. The providers can also carry out the necessary remedial works right away or provide quotes if the cost of works will exceed the agent’s authorisation limit.
New electrical safety regulations require all rented homes in England to have a valid EICR by 1 April 2021. Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Government has not announced any extensions for the impending deadline. With just months to go, agents are advised to begin their compliance audit and phase their EICR appointments amidst the Covid-19 emergency to take into account delays caused by changing public health measures.
“While the Covid-19 pandemic has put many things on hold, it has not stopped electrical faults from endangering lives and properties. In fact, the risk profile has expanded with people spending more time at home. We feel very positive about this partnership which will no doubt make electrical safety easier to achieve,” said Thomas Harrington, Managing Director, Prop Cert.
“Mismatched supply and demand for EICR assessors is a supply chain challenge we will likely face ahead of the 2021 deadline. We are excited to launch this innovative service with Fixflo and make life easier for agents across the UK,” remarked Gregory Elliott, Business Development Director, Vibrant.
“Increasing number of clients told us that they were concerned about having access to enough qualified electricians as the April cliff-edge approaches. Hopefully, this will help our clients comply with the legal requirements for ongoing tenancies and reduce the risk of delays for new tenancies signing for want of a valid EICR certificate,” said Rajeev Nayyar, Managing Director, Fixflo.
For more advice on complying with the new electrical safety regulations, check out this setup guide, Getting Started with the Fixflo Contractor Marketplace.
Fixflo is the industry-leading provider of specialist repairs and maintenance management solutions. Fixflo’s cloud-based software provides property managers with a white-label online repair reporting platform with 40+ languages available out-of-the-box. With Fixflo, property managers can dramatically cut down on repetitive manual tasks, track works orders, securely share data with contractors and ensure all planned jobs are scheduled months or even years in advance. With open APIs, Fixflo allows users to create their own unique tech stacks with full integrations ready for popular property management systems. More information can be found on Fixflo's supplier page.
Exclusively for Fixflo users, the Fixflo Contractor Marketplace allows property managers to source, instruct and award jobs to reliable and qualified contractors directly within their Fixflo system. Through the Fixflo Contractor Marketplace, property managers can access on-demand contractor networks free of charge and only pay for the services they need. By bringing these workflows to their Fixflo system, property managers can further streamline their compliance processes and ensure every statutory and recurring task is completed on time.
Initially launched with an emergency contractor network for out-of-hours repairs, the Fixflo Contractor Marketplace welcomed two EICR contractor networks in 2020 and will now supply electricians to properties across the UK. Fixflo’s EICR providers offer transparent pricing, standard SLAs (service level agreements) and flexible appointments, making it easier than ever for property managers to ensure electrical safety and remedy serious electrical risks in managed properties.
Prop Cert is a nationwide provider of property services is responsible for carrying out over 10,000 property assessments throughout the UK every month. They provide their clients with a fast and reliable way of keeping their properties compliant. Through our network of property professionals, we cover every postcode within the UK for Energy Performance Certificates, EICRs and a range of other services. Find out more at www.propcert.co.uk.
Established in 2008, Vibrant is the UK’s largest property services company, providing vital outsourced solutions to residential lettings and sales agents, private landlords, commercial agents, property managers, and social housing providers. Vibrant's expert qualified contractors are located within 15 miles of every UK postcode and undertake in excess of 120,000 instructions each year. Find out more at www.vibrantenergymatters.co.uk.
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