An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) tells you whether your wiring is safe and compliant — essential for landlords and smart for any homeowner. Fast, no-nonsense testing with a clear report and honest advice on any remedial work.
What an EICR tells you
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection and test of your property's fixed wiring, sockets, switches and consumer unit. It identifies anything that's dangerous, deteriorating or doesn't meet current standards, and reports each issue with a clear code: C1 (danger present — immediate action needed within 24 hours), C2 (potentially dangerous — remedial work needed within 3 months), C3 (improvement recommended but not urgent) or FI (further investigation required). A report with no C1 or C2 items is classed as satisfactory and you can proceed with confidence.
What the inspection covers
We inspect and test every circuit — lighting, power, heating, cookers — checking cables, insulation, earthing, bonding, protective devices (fuses, breakers, RCDs), sockets, switches and the consumer unit. We use specialist test equipment to measure earth fault loop impedance, insulation resistance, and RCD response times, so every element is verified, not just visually checked. The result is a detailed report showing exactly what's safe and what needs attention.
How long and how much
A typical domestic EICR takes 3–5 hours depending on the size of the property and complexity of the wiring. Small flats: £180–250. 3-bedroom houses: £250–350. Larger properties may be more. We provide a fixed price quote upfront — no surprises, no hourly ambiguity. If remedial work is needed (replacing an RCD, for example), we quote separately so you can decide whether to proceed.
Landlords — this is a legal requirement
In England, every private rental property must have a current EICR or, from April 2024, an electrical safety certificate. Testing must be done at least every 5 years, and before every new tenancy. If you fail to provide evidence of testing, you can be fined up to £30,000 per breach. We handle the testing, provide the certificate, and can even email copies to your tenants and insurer — all included. Same-day turnarounds are usually possible.
For homeowners — before buying or selling
An EICR protects your investment. If you're buying, it reveals hidden wiring faults before you commit. If you're selling, a satisfactory EICR reassures buyers and can speed up the conveyance. Many mortgage lenders also now ask for one as a condition of the advance. As a homeowner, it's recommended every 10 years as a safety checkpoint.
What happens after testing
If your report shows C1 or C2 items, we'll explain exactly what's needed — whether that's a simple circuit breaker replacement (£50–150) or a more involved fix like RCD protection (£200–500 depending on scope). We'll never push you into unnecessary work; our job is to make you safe, and we'll advise on what can wait if budget is tight. All remedial work carries the same Electrical Installation Certificate, so you're fully covered when complete.