For Landlords & Letting Agents
Landlord Electrician in York
I'm a YRLA Recognised Service Provider — vetted and endorsed by the York Residential Landlords Association. EICRs, compliance support, remedial works, and ongoing maintenance for landlords across York. Straightforward, documented, done right.
Why landlords in York choose Bright Sparks
I was invited to present to the York Residential Landlords Association on EICRs — what they actually are, what landlords are legally required to do, and how to stay compliant without the stress. It went well. The YRLA subsequently recognised Bright Sparks of York as an endorsed service provider for their members.
That recognition isn't just a badge. It means York's landlord community has looked at how I work and decided I'm worth recommending. It means I understand the pressures you're under — tenancy changeovers, local authority notices, managing multiple properties with different expiry dates — because I've sat in the room and talked it through with the people dealing with those pressures every day.
No other electrician in York can say that. And unlike a generic tradesperson, I can also do the remedial work if anything needs fixing — so you're not coordinating between multiple contractors when you're already up against a 28-day deadline.
What I do for landlords
Whether you have one property or a portfolio, here's what I can take off your plate:
EICRs (Electrical Installation Condition Reports) — from £180+VAT. The legal requirement for all rental properties in England. Carried out by an NICEIC approved contractor, full report issued the same day, properly formatted for your records and your tenants.
Remedial works — if the EICR identifies anything that needs fixing, I'll estimate it clearly and separately. No bundling, no pressure. Fast turnaround to keep you within the 28-day window.
Portfolio scheduling — for landlords managing multiple properties, I can track expiry dates and set up a rolling programme so nothing lapses without warning. One less thing to chase.
Pre-tenancy checks — before a new tenant moves in, I can carry out a full check of the electrics and confirm everything is safe, working, and compliant.
PAT testing — for furnished properties, portable appliance testing of any electrical items you've provided.
Emergency call-out — if a tenant reports an electrical fault, I offer 24/7 emergency response across York. After 8pm: £120+VAT for the first hour plus materials, £100/hour thereafter.
Ongoing maintenance — socket repairs, lighting, consumer unit upgrades, rewires. Whatever the property needs, I can handle it.
The legal position — plain English
Since June 2020, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require all landlords to:
Have an EICR carried out at a maximum interval of 5 years — by a qualified and competent person. NICEIC approved contractors meet this requirement.
Provide a copy to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection, and to new tenants before they move in.
Provide a copy to your local authority within 7 days if requested.
Complete any remedial work identified in the report within 28 days (or sooner if specified).
Fines of up to £30,000 can be issued by local authorities for non-compliance.
It sounds like a lot to keep track of. That's why I make it as simple as possible — you get the paperwork you need, on time, in the format you need it.
Questions landlords ask me
My tenant won't let me in for the inspection. What do I do?
You're legally required to make reasonable attempts to gain access. If a tenant refuses after proper notice, you should document every attempt. I can help with timing — sometimes offering flexibility around the tenant's schedule resolves it. If access is genuinely refused, your solicitor or the council's private rented sector team can advise on next steps.
My EICR expired during COVID — am I in trouble?
Many landlords are in the same position. The important thing now is to get it done. Local authorities take a risk-based approach to enforcement, but expired certificates are still technically non-compliant. The sooner it's sorted, the sooner you're protected.
Do I need an EICR between every tenancy?
No — not automatically. The 5-year maximum applies regardless of tenancy changes. However, it's good practice to check everything is working between tenancies, and if the previous EICR is close to expiry, it makes sense to get it done during the void period rather than arranging access once new tenants are in.
I manage properties for multiple landlords — can you work with us as a letting agent?
Yes, and I do. I work with letting agents to manage compliance across their whole portfolio. Get in touch and we'll work out a process that fits how you operate.
I'm Frankie. I'm an electrician, not a compliance consultant — but I know this space inside out because I work in it every day. If you're a landlord in York with an electrical question, I'm happy to talk it through. No sales pitch.
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Let's sort your compliance
One property or a full portfolio — tell me what you need and I'll make it straightforward. Clear prices, proper paperwork, done on time.