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Buying a property in Edinburgh? An independent electrical report gives you the full picture before you commit. Our qualified Edinburgh electricians assess the installation, test all circuits and provide a clear, jargon-free report — so you know exactly what you're buying.

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What's Included

Buy with Confidence — Electrical Surveys Across Edinburgh

Independent pre-purchase electrical reports for Edinburgh homebuyers — here's exactly what every survey covers.

Pre-Purchase Electrical Survey
Full Circuit Testing
Consumer Unit Assessment
Wiring Age & Condition Report
Estimated Remedial Costs
Mortgage Survey Support
Solicitor-Ready Reports
New Build Electrical Checks
Flat & Tenement Surveys
Post-Survey Remedial Work
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Know Before You Buy
An Edinburgh homebuyer electrical report reveals hidden faults, outdated wiring and potential costs before you exchange — giving you negotiating power.
Clear, Jargon-Free Reports
We write for homebuyers, not electricians. Every finding is explained in plain English with clear recommendations and estimated costs.
Fully Independent
Our reports are completely independent. We have no interest in recommending unnecessary work — we report what we find, honestly.
Edinburgh Tenement Specialists
Edinburgh tenements have unique characteristics. We understand shared supplies, older wiring types and the common issues found in Edinburgh period properties.
Fast Turnaround
Report issued the same day. If you need to move quickly on an Edinburgh purchase, we can often accommodate urgent bookings.
How It Works

Simple, Stress-Free
Process

From your first contact to job completion, we keep things simple and transparent at every step.

1

Book the Survey

Contact us with the Edinburgh property address and we'll confirm a convenient date, ideally before your offer goes unconditional.

2

Full Inspection

We carry out a complete visual inspection and circuit testing of the Edinburgh property's electrical installation.

3

Report Issued

Your detailed report is issued the same day — findings, recommendations and estimated remedial costs clearly laid out.

4

Remedial Work

If you proceed with the purchase, we can carry out any required remedial work across Edinburgh promptly after completion.

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What Our Customers
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4 months ago

“Fantastic service from Innes. Hired to fit a new extractor fan in the bathroom. He walked me through the options available and what he would recommend. On the install day he arrived on time and did a very professional install in the loft.”

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Ryan Andrews
2 months ago

“Innes was called out to do an urgent job on an extractor fan in the bathroom. He did a very professional job and outlined various options. Also, have never had such a detailed invoice. We will definitely use Innes again and would highly recommend Spotlight Electrical Services to anyone looking for an excellent electrician.”

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Lorna Rutherford
3 months ago

“Innes provided an exemplary service fitting outside lighting, additional power sockets and upgrading our over sensitive smoke alarms. Communication is excellent, he is polite and thoughtful about his impact on the household, including the dogs! We would definitely recommend Spotlight Electrical Services highly.”

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Gail Goldstone
2 months ago

“I needed a new cooker installed between Christmas and New Year. It's a five minute job but no electrician was willing to do it. Innes helped me out, did a good job and he's a nice guy.”

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Chris Morvan
4 months ago

“Innes installed an EV charging point at our home and did a fantastic job. It was a tricky installation, but he handled it brilliantly — the work was completed to a very high standard, and he was professional, efficient, and great to deal with throughout. Highly recommend!”

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Alistair Hamilton
3 months ago

“Innes at Spotlight Electrical Services responded promptly with a competitive quote for my enquiry to replace 8 lights. Innes offered a short lead time for carrying out the work and he arrived when he said he would. Lines of communication were always open and clear.”

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Forbes
3 months ago

“First contact to last, my experience of working with Innes and Spotlight Electrical Services was excellent. Quality of work done, cleanliness, timeliness, ease of contact and promptness of replies was outstanding. A five star review, well earned!”

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W B
1 month ago

“We were delighted with Spotlight Electrical Services. They rescued us from a screaming smoke alarm and resolved the issue very efficiently. Highly recommended!”

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Catherine Vardi
1 month ago

“Amazing service provided by Innes. Helped me with a range of things I needed sorted — smoke alarms, heat sensor, light fittings and hot water timer.”

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Phil Easton
4 months ago

“We are very happy with Mr Innes who did a fabulous job setting up our EV home charger. Reliable, perfection in his work and efficient. Happy with his service.”

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Devi Pangaj
4 months ago

“Innes provided an exemplary standard of service when replacing and moving the electrical consumer unit (fuse box) and conducting the EICR test. Showed up exactly when agreed, thoughtfully recommended options in initial consultation and the finish was immaculate.”

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Isabella Bocchetti
5 months ago

“I contacted Innes by email and received a very quick response with an estimate for the cost of work along with a confirmed day. He arrived on time, was very efficient and pleasant to deal with, and we are extremely happy with the work that he did for us.”

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FAQs

Common Questions

Can't find your answer? Give us a call on 07940 071963.

Ideally before your offer goes unconditional or before you instruct your solicitor. In Edinburgh's property market, getting a report during the survey period gives you time to negotiate on price if significant electrical work is identified, or to withdraw if the issues are too extensive. Don't rely on the Home Report alone for electrical condition.

The Home Report includes a Single Survey which notes visible electrical defects but does not test circuits or provide the depth of assessment an EICR or homebuyer electrical report does. For a reliable picture of the electrical condition of an Edinburgh property, an independent electrical report with circuit testing is strongly recommended.

Our Edinburgh homebuyer reports cover: visual condition of all accessible wiring, consumer unit condition and type, circuit testing (insulation resistance, earth continuity, RCD testing), identification of any immediate safety risks, observations on wiring age and type, and estimated costs for any recommended remedial work.

Yes — if the report identifies significant electrical work required (e.g. a full rewire, consumer unit upgrade or extensive remedial work), this is legitimate grounds to negotiate the purchase price or ask the Edinburgh seller to remedy the issues before completion. Many Edinburgh buyers recover the report cost many times over through negotiation.

For a standard Edinburgh flat or 3-bedroom property, the inspection takes 2–4 hours. The written report is issued the same day. If access is granted to all rooms and the consumer unit, we can complete most Edinburgh homebuyer surveys in a single visit.

Yes — Edinburgh period properties are our speciality. We understand the common wiring types found in Edinburgh tenements (including older PVC and rubber-sheathed cables), the particular risks associated with shared supplies in tenement blocks, and the typical remedial costs for Edinburgh period properties. Our reports reflect this local knowledge.

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