EICR Certificates & Reports
An EICR checks whether your electrical installation is safe to keep using, before faults become costly or a letting requirement becomes urgent. We inspect the wiring, consumer unit and protective devices, then provide a clear report explaining what needs attention.
What your EICR includes
An EICR suits homeowners checking an older installation, buyers assessing a property and landlords meeting electrical safety duties. We compare the installation with current requirements and record defects by risk, so you know what needs correcting first.
You receive an electrical condition report for your records, with remedial work quoted separately where needed. That gives you a clear basis for budgeting, letting or a purchase.
Older homes assessed properly
Older wiring can have alterations hidden behind later work, so we trace the installation and assess its overall condition.
Safety risks made clear
If we find damaged equipment, poor connections or inadequate protection, the report explains the risk in plain terms.
A report for your records
You receive a written EICR showing the observations, test results and overall condition of the installation.
Suitable for landlords
Landlords receive the electrical paperwork needed to support property management and follow-up remedial decisions.
Next steps without pressure
If work is needed, we quote for the remedial items separately so you can decide what to arrange and when.
Registered electrical engineers
Our NICEIC-registered electricians carry out the inspection, giving you a report prepared by an established electrical contractor.
Plan Ahead
If a sale, tenancy or deadline is approaching, book an EICR early so we can address faults before paperwork stalls.
A Clearer Electrical Safety Decision
Older homes can reveal more than one electrical issue. We test the full installation, trace defects to their source and provide an itemised report, so you can approve the right remedial work without repeating investigation.
Questions About Your EICR Visit and Report
What should I do before an EICR inspection?
Before we arrive, clear access to the consumer unit, sockets and fixed appliances to help us test safely. Keep pets away, and have previous reports available if relevant. We explain findings.
When should you arrange a domestic EICR?
Arrange an EICR before a property purchase or new tenancy, after significant electrical alterations, or when concerns arise. We can advise on timing if previous certification is missing or unavailable.
What happens after an EICR inspection?
Afterwards, we explain the outcome and agree next steps. If the installation is satisfactory, we issue the EICR certificate; otherwise, we quote remedial work separately, leaving you to decide freely.
How long is an EICR certificate valid?
An EICR has no universal expiry date. Its useful validity depends on the installation and circumstances; landlords must follow the report’s recommended interval and arrange another following any significant alterations.
How disruptive is a domestic EICR inspection?
Most domestic EICRs involve testing at existing points, with only brief isolation of individual circuits where needed. We keep access tidy and restore supplies after each safe check.
What happens during and after an EICR?
If we find an alteration, damaged accessory or inaccessible wiring during the inspection, we explain its significance rather than making assumptions. Any limitation is recorded clearly, along with the access or further investigation needed.
Testing can uncover faults that were not visible at the start. We’ll explain the practical risk, what should happen next and whether the installation can remain in use. You can then decide how to deal with the findings using a clear written record.
What we inspect
The inspection covers accessible wiring, sockets, switches, fixed equipment, the consumer unit and earthing arrangements. We combine visual checks with electrical tests to identify faults that may not show during normal use.
A structured check of the installation
We work through the installation methodically, checking circuit protection, connections and the condition of accessories. In an older home, we look for additions or alterations that may no longer meet current requirements. We record anything we cannot safely access, so the report shows the limits of the inspection rather than hiding them.
How we classify defects
A report does more than list faults. We grade each finding by risk, so you can see which work needs attention first and which items can be planned.
Clear codes for practical decisions
C1 identifies danger requiring immediate action, while C2 indicates a potentially dangerous condition. C3 records an improvement recommendation, and FI means further investigation is needed. If the installation is unsatisfactory, the report explains the findings behind that decision instead of leaving you to interpret a technical list.
If we find a limitation
Some wiring is concealed, restricted by fixed furniture or inaccessible without opening a surface. We record the limitation and explain what further access or investigation would involve.
No assumptions about hidden wiring
We don’t treat an inaccessible area as tested. The report states where access was restricted and whether that affects the result. If you choose to investigate further, we can explain the practical options before any additional work starts, so you remain in control of the decision.
What happens after the report
The report gives you a written record of the installation’s condition and the action each finding requires. If remedial work is needed, we quote for it separately rather than carrying out unapproved repairs.
A clear route from findings to repairs
You can use the report to plan repairs, support a property transaction or provide evidence for electrical safety records. We’ll explain which defects should be dealt with first and what the work involves. Any quotation is provided before work starts, with no surprise charges.
For landlords and property managers
An EICR can form part of the electrical safety records for a rented property. We provide the report in a clear format, with defects and limitations identified for follow-up.
Paperwork that supports compliance
You receive the completed electrical condition report for your records. Where remedial work is recommended, the findings show what needs correcting and why. Once you approve any repairs, we can address the relevant electrical defects and keep the paperwork linked to the original inspection.
Once you’re ready to arrange an EICR, tell us the property type and its purpose, such as selling, letting or checking an older installation. We can then confirm the inspection scope before booking the electrical test.
If the report recommends remedial work, we’ll explain the priority and provide a written quotation before anything proceeds. You remain in control of the decision, with the report available for your records.