Certificate of Verification

Power Disconnected? We will Get You Reconnected – Fast and Compliant

Whether your power has been disconnected for less than six months or more than six months, you will need a certificate of verification before it can be restored. That’s where we come in.

An electrical inspection and issues certificate of verification for your electrical installation carried out by qualified registered Electrical Inspector. We will ensure everything is up to code and liaise with your electricity retailer or lines company to get your home, business, or property re-energized—safely and efficiently. How much COV cost ? Our COV Rates starts from $149.50

Fast turnaround, Full compliance with New Zealand electrical regulations, Certification for reconnection after disconnection, Servicing residential, commercial, and industrial sites

Get in touch today to book your inspection and get the power back on—quickly and hassle-free.

Electrical Certificate of Verification - COV

Peace of Mind. Compliance. Confidence.

At Sparky G, we provide Electrical Certificates of Verification COV for residential properties across Auckland. Whether you’re buying, selling, or maintaining your property, a COV offers assurance that the electrical system is safe and up to standard—essential for insurance and mortgage approval, especially for older homes.

Why You Might Need a COV

An electrical COV may be required in several scenarios:

Buying Property

Required by insurance companies for mortgage settlement.
As part of pre-purchase inspection or to reassure buyers.
Post-purchase, for peace of mind on the electrical condition of your new home.

Owning & Maintaining Property

If you’re experiencing ongoing electrical issues, flickering lights, or intermittent faults.
As a proactive measure for insurance compliance.

Selling Property

As evidence of electrical safety when selling an older home or investment property.
To enhance buyer confidence and streamline the sale process.

What’s Covered in a COV

A Certificate of Verification ensures that no electrical work has recently been carried out and that the existing installation is safe (as per Regulation 74 for reconnection to power supply ). It includes a inspection by a licensed Electrical Inspector.

Our standard residential , commercial, industrial COV includes visual assessment and Electrical Testing of:

Mains Earth
Switchboard
Hot Water System
Stove / Oven / Range
Light Switches & Fittings
Socket Outlets
Polarity Testing
Cable Condition
Earthing of Metal Fittings
Laundry, Garage, and Outbuildings area's
Miscellaneous visible elements

Note: Level 2 and Level 3 is not included in the basic COV inspection pricing. For full verification of mains and advanced electrical safety audits request quote.

Need Full Electrical Testing?

For more in-depth reporting—often requested by insurance providers for commercial buildings and industrial sites —we can deliver a comprehensive Electrical Safety Audit & Report.

Book Your COV Today

Call us on 022 318 1177

With Sparky G, you can trust that your property’s electrical safety is in professional hands—delivering compliance, safety, and peace of mind.

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Disconnection Over 6 Months? We’ve Got You Covered.

When an existing electrical installation has been disconnected from supply for more than 6 months, Regulation 74 of the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 requires that a Certificate of Verification (COV) be issued by a registered Electrical Inspector.

At Sparky G, we make the process seamless for you :-
licensed Electrical Inspectors who are qualified to carry out Regulation 74 verifications. We’ll organise everything for you—from scheduling the inspection to ensuring compliance, so you can get the power reconnected without delays on same day when you requested !

• COV INSPECTION & RECONNECTION

Our Service Includes

Qualified Electrical Inspector

Immediate Power Restoration

Full Network Coordination

A fully qualified Electrical Inspector dedicated to conducting your COV inspection with strict adherence to New Zealand safety standards.

A Certified Electrical Inspector that can restore power from Vector or the lines company to your property immediately after completing inspection and certification.

Full coordination with your electricity retailer or lines company to ensure seamless communication and prevent unnecessary delays.

Efficient Documentation

Clear Communication

Efficient documentation prepared and lodged promptly to ensure immediate power reconnection approval without paperwork hold-ups.

Clear communication throughout the entire process, keeping you fully informed at every stage from site visit to final turn-on.

• INSPECTION OPTIONS

Types of Verification

Verification levels vary depending on your needs and the current condition of your electrical installation.

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

Standard COV Inspection

Condition Based Testing

Full Electrical Safety Audit

Takes approx. 1 or 2 hours on-site. Includes a thorough visual inspection plus limited testing, conducted by a registered Electrical Inspector.

when reconnecting a power supply to an installation that has been disconnected for more than six months.

This inspection Sections 3 of AS/NZS 3019 verify the installation is safe and compliant before power is reconnected.

Installation condition-based Takes approx. 3 hours on-site.

verification requiring full testing of the complete electrical installation by a registered Electrical Inspector.

COV Level 2 Inspection is required when an installation fails the Level 1 inspection and requires a second inspection before power can be reconnected.

The Level 2 inspection covers Sections 3 and 4 of AS/NZS 3019 to verify the installation meets the required compliance standards and is safe for reconnection.

A comprehensive Level 3 electrical safety audit for complex or high-risk installations, performed by a registered Electrical Inspector.

Inspection is required for comprehensive verification purposes, including insurance requirements, larger properties, periodic safety audits, pre-purchase inspections, or other situations where a Certificate of Verification is required beyond a simple power reconnection.

It provides a detailed assessment to verify the installation meets the applicable safety and compliance requirements.

Call us on 022 318 1177

• COV COMPLIANCE & RECONNECTION

Book with Confidence

If your property has been disconnected for more than 6 months, let Sparky G take care of the compliance and coordination.

We’ll handle the paperwork, compliance, and technical details—so you don’t have to.

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Ready to get your power restored? Call us directly for immediate coordination and booking.

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Sparky G® is a registered New Zealand trade mark (Registration No. 1302579), reflecting our commitment to quality, professionalism, and trusted electrical services. This registration is one part of how we operate as a fully licensed and professional electrical business, alongside our EWRB registration as a licensed electrician and Registered Electrical Inspector with a current practising licence.