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Expert Witness Services

Independent Electrical Expert Witnesses

Electrical Forensic Consultants Ltd provides independent expert witness and forensic investigation services in relation to electrical installations, workmanship, compliance with BS 7671, electrical failures, defects and disputes.

Our primary duty is not to the party instructing us, but to the Court or Tribunal. Every opinion provided is impartial, objective and based solely upon the available evidence, inspection findings and recognised industry standards.

Whether instructed by solicitors, insurers, businesses, landlords, contractors or private individuals, our role is to assist the Court by providing clear, technically robust and independent expert opinion.

Our Service

Every instruction is approached methodically to ensure all relevant evidence is identified, preserved and documented.

Our investigations may include:

  • Initial review of instructions and case documentation.

  • Site attendance to inspect the electrical installation.

  • Detailed visual examination of the installation and associated equipment.

  • Electrical inspection and testing where appropriate.

  • High-resolution photographic evidence recording.

  • Identification and documentation of defects, damage and workmanship issues.

  • Assessment of compliance with BS 7671, Building Regulations and other relevant standards.

  • Consideration of causation where within our expertise.

  • Review of previous inspection reports, certification, drawings and maintenance records.

  • Preparation of independent expert reports suitable for litigation or dispute resolution.

Every investigation is tailored to the individual circumstances of the case and undertaken in accordance with accepted expert witness practice.

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Independent Expert Reports

Our reports are prepared to provide clear, balanced and technically reasoned opinions.

Reports are written in a structured format, setting out:

  • The instructions received.

  • Documentation reviewed.

  • Details of inspections undertaken.

  • Inspection and testing methodology.

  • Factual findings.

  • Technical analysis.

  • Reference to applicable standards and regulations.

  • Independent opinion.

  • Conclusions.

Where instructed, reports will be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35and the accompanying Practice Direction.

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Site Investigation & Forensic Examination

Many disputes cannot be resolved from photographs or documentation alone.

Where appropriate, we attend site to undertake a comprehensive forensic examination of the installation. This enables evidence to be properly assessed, recorded and, where necessary, supported by electrical testing and measurement.

Our investigations are designed to establish the facts before any conclusions are reached.

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Professional Approach

Every instruction is treated with professionalism, discretion and impartiality.

We recognise that expert evidence can significantly influence the outcome of legal proceedings. For that reason, our investigations are thorough, evidence-led and supported by clear technical reasoning.

From the initial instruction through to site inspection, report preparation and, where required, attendance at Court or Tribunal, our objective remains the same:

To provide independent, objective and technically robust expert evidence that assists the Court.

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Whether you require an independent expert opinion, forensic investigation or expert witness services, complete the form below and we will respond promptly to discuss your requirements in confidence.

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