Electrical Auditing for Business

Proactive electrical auditing for commercial and industrial premises. Identify compliance gaps, mitigate safety risks, and optimise the performance of your electrical infrastructure — before issues become incidents.

Comprehensive Electrical Audits for Commercial & Industrial Premises

Every operational business depends on the reliability and safety of its electrical infrastructure. Yet for many organisations, electrical systems are managed reactively — problems are addressed only when they cause disruption, equipment failure, or regulatory non-compliance. Oleco’s electrical auditing service takes a fundamentally different approach.

Our auditing service is a strategic assessment of your entire electrical estate. We evaluate compliance, identify safety hazards, analyse energy efficiency, and deliver a prioritised programme of recommendations that enables you to manage your electrical infrastructure proactively, rather than waiting for problems to arise.

Beyond Standard Testing

It is important to distinguish between an electrical audit and a standard inspection. While periodic inspection and testing (such as an EICR) is an essential component of compliance, it represents only one element of a thorough audit. Our auditing service goes further, examining the broader operational context of your electrical systems.

We assess not only whether your installation meets current wiring regulations, but also whether your systems are operating efficiently, whether your maintenance regime is adequate, whether your infrastructure can support planned operational changes, and whether there are opportunities to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.

What Our Electrical Audit Covers

Each audit is scoped to reflect the specific requirements of your premises and sector. As a guide, our standard audit programme includes:

Multi-Site Audit Programmes

Oleco has significant experience delivering electrical audit programmes across multi-site portfolios. We understand the challenges of maintaining consistent standards across geographically dispersed premises, and we have developed efficient methodologies for large-scale rollouts.

Our work with organisations such as Citizens Advice demonstrates our capability in this area. For multi-site clients, we provide standardised reporting formats, centralised risk registers, and portfolio-level dashboards that enable estates teams to make informed decisions about where to prioritise investment and remediation.

Compliance & Regulatory Framework

UK businesses operate within a complex regulatory framework governing electrical safety. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 place a legal duty on employers to maintain electrical systems in a safe condition. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to assess and manage risks. Sector-specific regulations add further obligations for healthcare, education, hospitality, and industrial environments.

Our auditors are fully conversant with these frameworks and provide clear, actionable guidance on compliance status. Where non-compliance is identified, we provide specific recommendations, indicative costs, and a prioritised timeline for remediation.

Energy Efficiency & Cost Reduction

Electrical infrastructure represents a significant operational cost for most businesses. Our audit includes a detailed energy efficiency assessment that identifies opportunities to reduce consumption and costs. This may include recommendations for LED lighting upgrades, power factor correction, improved control systems, or operational changes to reduce peak demand.

For many clients, the cost savings identified through an electrical audit significantly exceed the cost of the audit itself, delivering a measurable return on investment within the first year.

Audit Reporting & Deliverables

Following every audit, we provide a comprehensive written report that includes:

We also offer a presentation and walkthrough of findings for your management, facilities, and health and safety teams, ensuring all stakeholders understand the current status and planned actions.

Why Choose Oleco for Electrical Auditing?

As an EIC approved contractor with over a decade of experience in commercial and industrial electrical work, Oleco brings a unique perspective to auditing. Our auditors are practising engineers who understand not only the regulations, but the practical realities of maintaining and upgrading electrical systems in operational environments. We deliver audits that are technically rigorous, commercially realistic, and genuinely useful for driving improvement.

Related Services

Explore our project portfolio to see auditing and compliance work in action — including our ongoing partnership with MOWI Group for industrial power and control systems. We also deliver auditing services across North Wales and the wider UK.

Electrical Auditing FAQs

What is an electrical audit?
An electrical audit is a comprehensive review of an organisation’s electrical infrastructure, going beyond standard testing to evaluate compliance, safety, efficiency, and operational resilience. It includes a detailed assessment of all electrical systems, identification of risk areas, energy usage analysis, and strategic recommendations for remediation, improvement, and planned maintenance. An audit provides a complete picture of your electrical estate’s condition and a prioritised action plan.
How is an electrical audit different from an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a standardised inspection and test of a fixed electrical installation against BS 7671. An electrical audit is broader in scope. While it may include EICR testing as one component, it also evaluates energy efficiency, operational risk, regulatory compliance across multiple frameworks, asset condition, maintenance planning, and strategic improvement opportunities. An EICR tells you whether your installation is safe today; an audit tells you how to manage your electrical infrastructure strategically over time.
How often should a commercial premises have an electrical audit?
We recommend a full electrical audit at least every three to five years for most commercial and industrial premises, with annual reviews for higher-risk environments such as manufacturing facilities, healthcare settings, or premises with complex power systems. Audits should also be conducted when acquiring new premises, following any significant electrical modifications, or when preparing for regulatory inspections.
Can you audit multiple sites across the UK?
Yes. We regularly deliver multi-site audit programmes for national organisations. Our experience with clients such as Citizens Advice demonstrates our capability to manage large-scale audit rollouts efficiently, providing consistent reporting and centralised recommendations across geographically dispersed portfolios. Contact us on 01248 665 408 to discuss your multi-site requirements.
What do I receive after an electrical audit?
Following an audit, you receive a detailed written report including an executive summary, a comprehensive assessment of all electrical systems reviewed, a risk register with severity ratings, compliance status against relevant regulations, energy efficiency findings, and a prioritised schedule of recommended actions with indicative costs. We also provide a presentation and walkthrough of findings for your management team if required.

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