What is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection and test of the fixed electrical installation in a property — the consumer unit, wiring, sockets, switches and earthing — carried out against the UK wiring regulations (BS 7671). It checks for damage, wear, potential shock risks and fire hazards, and results in a report classified as satisfactory or unsatisfactory, with any faults coded by severity (C1, C2, C3, or FI for further investigation).
Who needs one?
Landlords are legally required to have a valid EICR for every rented property in Wales and England, renewed at least every 5 years (or at each change of tenancy, whichever comes first), and to give tenants a copy. Homeowners aren't legally obliged to get one but it's strongly recommended before buying a property, after major renovation work, or simply as a safety check if the installation hasn't been tested in a while.
What happens during the inspection?
Scott carries out a full visual inspection and a series of tests on the circuits, consumer unit and earthing, then issues the official EICR document along with a plain-English explanation of anything flagged, so you know exactly what (if anything) needs putting right and why.
How much does an EICR cost?
EICRs start from £180 for a typical property up to three bedrooms. Larger properties or those with more circuits are priced individually — get in touch with a few details about the property for an accurate quote.
