What to Check Before You Buy Your Home in Parkgate

Parkgate sits on the northern edge of Rotherham near Rawmarsh and Kimberworth. The housing is mainly inter-war and post-war terraces and semis built for the steel industry workforce, with some modern infill. Being one of Rotherham’s older residential areas, many properties have wiring that is well past its recommended lifespan. A homebuyer survey barely touches the electrics. Here is what to check — and for every issue, MP Electrical can help.

Get an EICR Before You Exchange

An EICR inspects fixed wiring, earthing, bonding and protective devices, grading every circuit for safety. We can do that. Book an EICR.

Check the Fuseboard

Rewirable fuses = outdated, no RCD protection. You need a modern 18th Edition consumer unit. We can do that. Fuseboard replacement.

Does It Need Rewiring?

Old cable, round-pin sockets, scorch marks, frequent tripping = warning signs. We can do that. House rewires.

Check for Damp — PIV Units Help

Black mould, peeling wallpaper, musty smells = damp. A PIV unit prevents condensation for pennies a day. We can do that. PIV and ventilation.

Smoke and CO Alarms

Smoke alarms every storey, CO alarms near gas appliances. Mains-wired interlinked is best. We can do that. Smoke alarm installation.

EV Charger Ready?

Off-street parking + fuseboard capacity for 32A circuit. We can do that. EV charger installation.

Home Security

We can do that. CCTV, Ajax alarms, security lighting.

Outdoor Electrics

We can do that. Outdoor sockets, garden lighting.

Why Choose MP Electrical

310+ five-star reviews, NAPIT registered, 10+ years serving Parkgate.

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Page last updated: 16 July 2026