Frequently asked questions

Straight answers on certificates, pricing, timeframes and process, from qualified inspectors. Can't find yours? Get in touch any time.

Certificates

What is the difference between an ESC, COC, ROI and CoV?

An ESC (Electrical Safety Certificate) and COC (Certificate of Compliance) are issued by the electrician who carried out the work. An ROI (Record of Inspection) is issued by a registered inspector after inspecting high-risk work such as mains work. A CoV (Certificate of Verification) confirms an existing installation is electrically safe, and is what insurers, banks and councils usually mean by an energy works certificate. Our certification guide explains each in plain English.

Do I need an electrical certificate to sell my house?

Not legally. But many insurers now require electrical certification before they will cover a new home purchase, and the buyer's finance usually depends on insurance being in place. We have seen missing certification hold up sales, stop offers and cause agreements to fall through. A pre-sale certificate of verification removes that roadblock before it can affect your sale.

My power has been off for more than 6 months. What do I need?

Your energy retailer will require a verification of the electrical installation before they reconnect the power. Our power restoration certificate of verification is $269.90 including GST, all inclusive, and where the installation is safe we issue it on the day, so your provider can switch you back on.

Can you certify electrical work I did myself?

Our honest advice is don't do your own electrical work. If it's already done, our homeowner wiring inspection ($549.90 including GST) checks the installation with a fine-tooth comb against NZECP51. If it's safe and compliant we certify it; if not, you get a clear remedial report first. Please be upfront about homeowner wiring when you book.

Do I need an electrical warrant of fitness?

Only if it plugs in to someone else's power supply. That covers caravans, motorhomes, food trucks, pleasure vessels and transportable buildings. A house is wired into its own supply, so it never needs one. The duty sits with the campground connecting you and with anyone hiring the vehicle out, which is why owners get turned away at the gate. eCertify charges $189.90 including GST at our Onehunga workshop, or $289.90 including GST on site. Our electrical warrant of fitness guide covers what the inspection includes and what it leaves out.

Pricing

How much does an energy works certificate cost in Auckland?

From $259.90 including GST for a building consent (BCA) certificate and $269.90 including GST for insurance or power restoration certificates. Prices are all inclusive of callout, testing and certification. Any remedial work is quoted and confirmed before we proceed.

Every fixed price in one place: what an electrical inspection costs in Auckland.

How much does a pre-purchase electrical inspection cost?

$249.90 including GST, all inclusive of callout, a full suite of electrical testing and a comprehensive written report you can use in negotiations and share with your lawyer. With full re-wires costing $20,000 to $30,000 including GST, the report routinely pays for itself many times over.

How that compares with the other inspections and certificates: our electrical inspection cost guide.

Are your prices fixed, or are there hidden costs?

Our published prices are fixed and all inclusive: callout, mileage, inspection, testing, and your certificate or report. If remedial work is needed, it is always quoted and confirmed with you before we proceed. No surprises.