Cobb & Co. provide electrical inspection, testing, maintenance and compliance support for apartment blocks, communal areas and managed residential buildings throughout Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

We work with managing agents, property managers, landlords and building owners to help ensure communal electrical installations are safe, properly maintained and appropriately inspected.

From periodic electrical inspections and emergency lighting testing through to fault finding and remedial works, we provide a straightforward service with clear reporting and practical advice.

Electrical Compliance for Communal Areas

Communal electrical installations can serve areas used by residents, visitors, contractors and building staff, making regular inspection and maintenance particularly important.

We can inspect and maintain electrical installations serving areas including:

• Entrance halls and reception areas

• Corridors and stairwells

• Landings

• Internal and external communal lighting

• Emergency lighting

• Electrical intake and meter areas

• Plant and service areas

• Car parks and external areas

• Shared facilities and communal rooms

Where defects are identified, we provide clear information on the issue and any remedial work required.

Communal Area EICRs

Electrical Installation Condition Reports provide a detailed assessment of the condition and safety of the fixed electrical installation within communal areas.

Testing can include distribution boards, protective devices, earthing and bonding arrangements, lighting circuits, socket circuits and other fixed electrical equipment forming part of the installation.

Following inspection and testing, a detailed report is provided identifying the condition of the installation and any observations requiring attention.

Where remedial works are required, we can provide a clear quotation and complete the necessary works.

Emergency Lighting Testing

Emergency lighting is an important part of the life-safety provision within many apartment blocks and communal buildings.

We carry out routine emergency lighting inspections and full-duration testing, checking the operation and condition of emergency luminaires and illuminated exit signs.

Any failed fittings or other defects identified during testing are clearly reported, with remedial works available where required.

Communal Lighting & Electrical Maintenance

In addition to scheduled compliance inspections, we provide electrical maintenance and repairs for communal areas.

This can include:

• Fault finding and electrical repairs

• Replacement lighting and LED upgrades

• Emergency lighting repairs

• Damaged sockets, switches and accessories

• Distribution board and protective device repairs

• External and security lighting

• Electrical alterations and upgrades

• Investigation of recurring electrical faults

This allows managing agents and building owners to use one electrical contractor for both planned compliance work and day-to-day electrical maintenance.

Remedial Works & Compliance Upgrades

Where an inspection identifies electrical defects, Cobb & Co. can carry out the necessary remedial works to bring the installation to an appropriate standard.

We provide clear quotations explaining the work required and, where applicable, the relevant observations being addressed.

Following completion, appropriate electrical certification is provided for the works undertaken.

Electrical Compliance Support for Managing Agents

Managing multiple buildings can involve numerous electrical inspections, certificates, faults and maintenance requirements.

Cobb & Co. can provide ongoing electrical compliance support across individual buildings or larger property portfolios, helping managing agents keep inspections organised and respond quickly when electrical issues arise.

Our aim is to provide a reliable point of contact for electrical compliance, testing, remedial works and maintenance rather than requiring different contractors for each element.