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.
Power off? You can stay online
An EICR means the power is off for much of the 2–3 hours. Scott brings a portable power bank that can keep your Wi-Fi router running and charge a laptop or phone, so you can keep working from home and the kids can stay entertained.
How much does an EICR cost?
The price depends on the size of the property and how many circuits it has, and you get a fixed price before booking — get in touch with a few details about the property for an accurate quote.
Related services
