If its an old house new to you and you are only able to check sockets - yes.
Ask for a Periodic Inspection Report. * * Was nothing said about the state
of the electrics during the house purchase? *If so definately get the PIR
and revisit your legal advice. *If not put that down to experience and get
the report anyway.


Thanks Jim, nothing was mentioned on the survey when I purchased the
house (I used the banks full survey option, cost me £1500 and they
were rubbish!). Think it will have to go down to experience!

Any idea what I can expect to pay for a PIR in Greater London?