Home buyers electrical survey

Book your home buyers electrical survey before exchange.

Your offer has been accepted. Now is the useful time to check the fixed electrics. MPS shows you what needs attention and what it may cost. So you can make decisions while the purchase is still moving.

Offer acceptedBefore exchangePhotographed findings

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Home buyer electrical surveys across West and North Yorkshire.

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Where the electrical survey fits

The survey can run alongside the rest of the purchase checks.

You do not need to wait until every other part of the transaction is finished. In practice, earlier information gives you more options.

01 / OFFER

Offer accepted

The property is agreed in principle, but the fixed electrical condition may still be unknown.

02 / CHECKS

Surveys and searches

This is a practical point to inspect the electrics while the purchase is still being investigated.

03 / DECIDE

Use the findings

Discuss material findings with your solicitor or agent and decide how you want to proceed.

Valuation versus electrical survey

They answer different questions.

A lender valuation is not automatically a detailed electrical inspection. So one should not simply replace the other.

Mortgage valuation

Focused on the lender’s decision

Scope varies. However, it is not usually designed to map the condition and likely cost of the fixed electrical installation.

Buyer electrical survey

Focused on the electrics

MPS looks at visible electrical evidence, likely defects and the work that may follow.

Practical result

Turn an unknown into a budget

That makes it easier to decide whether to proceed, renegotiate or budget for work after completion.

What MPS checks

The fixed electrical installation is the focus.

MPS looks for the condition and warning signs that matter to a buyer, then explains them in ordinary language.

CONSUMER UNIT

Board and protection

Age, visible condition, labels and protective devices.

WIRING

Visible fixed wiring

Age, wear, heat damage and signs of poor changes.

FITTINGS

Sockets and switches

Damage, scorching, loose fittings and mixed additions.

PROTECTION

Earthing and bonding

Visible main earthing and bonding arrangements.

ALTERATIONS

DIY and extensions

Clues that later rooms or circuits were added without a full upgrade.

CONTEXT

Whole-house picture

Newer work is compared with older areas so one refurbished room does not hide the rest.

The report

Photographs, priorities and costs you can actually use.

Put simply, you need more than technical wording. You need to know what MPS found and why it matters.

So the important findings stay clear. Where work is needed, MPS can also put a cost against the likely job.

Consumer unit inspected during domestic electrical work

A photograph gives you something concrete to discuss. Therefore, the report is easier to use with your agent or solicitor.

What you can do with the findings

The survey gives you information. It does not guarantee a price reduction.

However, clear evidence is more useful than a vague comment that the electrics look old.

OPTION 1

Proceed as agreed

You may decide the work is manageable and simply budget for it after completion.

OPTION 2

Raise the findings

You can ask your agent or solicitor how the electrical findings should be handled in the transaction.

OPTION 3

Get the work priced

A real quote helps you understand the scale instead of relying on a rough guess.

If a rewire is needed

The survey can lead straight into a proper quote.

If a full rewire makes sense, you do not need to start again with another contractor. MPS can price the work.

Then the same team can carry the job through, using the applicable BS 7671 requirements for the work being completed.

First-fix house rewiring with new electrical cables routed across blockwork

Common questions

Home buyers electrical survey FAQs.

Short answers for the questions buyers ask before booking.

How long does a home buyers electrical survey take?

It depends on the property size, layout and access. MPS can give you a likely timescale before booking.

Do I need the seller’s permission for the electrical survey?

Yes, access normally needs to be agreed first. The seller, occupier or agent can arrange that access.

How soon can MPS attend after my offer is accepted?

Availability depends on the diary and location. So call MPS as soon as you want the survey and the team can offer the next suitable slot.

Is a home buyers electrical survey the same as an EICR?

Not necessarily. An EICR is a formal Electrical Installation Condition Report. A buyer survey focuses on helping you understand the property before purchase.

What if the seller refuses to reduce the price?

A survey gives you information, not a guaranteed discount. The seller may agree, refuse or suggest another option.

How much does a home buyers electrical survey cost?

The price depends on the property and survey scope. Contact MPS for a clear price before booking.

Which areas do MPS cover for buyer surveys?

MPS covers Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, York and Harrogate, plus the wider local area.

What happens if the survey finds serious electrical problems?

MPS explains the important findings and photographs the problem where practical. The team can also quote for remedial work or a rewire if needed.

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