Landlord EICR Certificates
Before a tenancy starts, an EICR gives landlords a clear record of electrical safety in a rented property. We inspect the installation, identify faults needing attention and provide the completed electrical safety certificate and report for letting records, agents or inspections.
What your landlord EICR includes
Letting a property means keeping electrical paperwork ready for tenants, agents and inspections. We explain each finding in plain English, so you know which work needs attention and which items can be planned.
Before remedial work, we issue a written quotation with no surprise charges. You can approve the cost, arrange access and retain evidence of the property’s electrical condition.
A complete inspection record
We inspect the fixed electrical installation and record the condition of circuits, accessories and protective equipment in the EICR.
Clear safety findings
Your report shows which observations affect electrical safety, so you can act on the right issues rather than guess what needs attention.
Faults prioritised
We identify defects that need remedial work and separate them from items that can be monitored or planned for later.
Paperwork for letting
You receive the completed EICR for your property records, letting agent and inspection file.
Written remedial quotation
If the inspection finds work to do, we provide the cost in writing before anything starts, with no surprise charges.
Practical access planning
Landlords and agents can use the report to organise access, approve work and keep the property’s electrical paperwork together.
Registered electricians
NICEIC-registered electricians carry out the inspection, giving you a report prepared by a qualified electrical team.
Useful for managed properties
Property managers and landlords get a clear document to share with tenants, agents and anyone checking the property’s safety records.
Plan Ahead
Book the landlord EICR before a new tenancy starts, so the electrical safety certificate and report are ready for tenants.
The Record You Need for Letting
Older rented properties can contain additions from different decades. We trace the installation, test protective measures and record defects against the current standard, giving landlords a clear basis for prioritising repairs and managing future maintenance.
Landlord EICR Questions Answered
How often does a rented property need an EICR?
Please provide access to every room, the consumer unit, outbuildings and any locked areas included in the tenancy. We’ll also need previous reports and details of alterations before testing begins.
What documents do landlords receive after an EICR?
We provide the Electrical Installation Condition Report and, where applicable, a satisfactory electrical safety certificate. The report records observations, classification codes and remedial work for landlords, agents and tenancy files.
Can an EICR be arranged between tenancies?
Yes. Between-tenancy testing avoids disruption for occupants. We inspect the property, discuss remedial recommendations, and complete the necessary certification before the next tenancy begins, subject to access being available.
Can a landlord EICR include outbuildings?
Yes, if they form part of the rented electrical installation. We test their supply, distribution board, earthing and fixed wiring, then record relevant findings in the landlord’s report and certificate.
Does a landlord EICR cover electrical appliances?
An EICR covers fixed wiring and permanently connected equipment, not portable appliances such as kettles or lamps. We can explain whether separate appliance checks are appropriate for your tenancy arrangements.
What happens during and after a landlord EICR?
If a fault appears during testing, we explain whether it can be assessed safely within the EICR or needs further investigation. We do not open walls, lift floors or alter fittings without discussing it with you first.
Where access is restricted or a defect cannot be confirmed without intrusive work, we record that limitation clearly. You can then decide whether to commission further investigation or remedial work, keeping the inspection separate from any repairs.
Arranging access to a rented property
Tenants, agents and contractors may all be involved in arranging an inspection. We agree access details in advance and explain what areas need to be available.
A practical inspection for occupied and empty properties
The consumer unit, sockets, switches, light fittings and fixed wiring all need suitable access. We work around the agreed arrangements and tell you if a locked room, outbuilding or restricted area could affect the report. This gives you a clear record of any limitations, rather than leaving uncertainty about what was inspected.
What the EICR report tells you
The completed EICR records the condition of the installation at the time of inspection. It separates items that need attention from observations that can be monitored or planned.
Clear paperwork for landlords and agents
We record the inspection findings, any defects and the overall outcome in the electrical safety report. The wording is explained in plain English, so you can understand what affects safety and what does not. You receive the completed certificate and report for your letting records, agent or future inspection.
When remedial work is recommended
An unsatisfactory finding does not mean every part of the installation needs replacing. We identify the affected circuit or fitting and explain the work needed to address it.
Repairs are kept separate from the inspection
You can decide whether to proceed with recommended repairs after reading the report and quotation. We do not carry out additional work without your approval. If you instruct us, we test the completed repair and provide the electrical paperwork relevant to the work carried out.
Using the report for future maintenance
An EICR can also help you plan work beyond the immediate letting requirement. The findings show where an older installation may need attention as part of future property maintenance.
A useful record for the property
Keep the report with the property’s other safety documents and share relevant information with your agent or maintenance team. When further electrical work is planned, the findings give us a starting point and help avoid repeating checks unnecessarily. We can then quote for separate improvements once the required scope is clear.
To arrange the inspection, send us the property address, tenancy details and access arrangements. If a letting agent or tenant holds the keys, agreeing access beforehand helps us complete the inspection without avoidable gaps.
After the visit, we’ll talk through the result and the next step for the property. If remedial work is needed, you can authorise the agreed items separately and retain the report with the tenancy records.