An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is the formal inspection of your property's wiring, consumer unit, sockets, switches and earthing arrangements. It tells you what condition the installation is in, and whether anything is dangerous or non-compliant with current regulations.
If you're a landlord in England or Wales, an EICR is required by law every 5 years (and at every change of tenancy). The certificate must be given to tenants and provided to local authority on request. Fines for non-compliance start at £30,000.
For homeowners, an EICR is recommended every 10 years. It's also the standard pre-purchase check — buyers' surveyors increasingly request one, and they're needed for some insurance products.
How it works
Common questions
How long does it take?
Typical 3-bed house: 2-3 hours. Larger properties or older installations with more circuits can run to 4 hours.
What if I fail?
We explain what's coded C1 or C2 and what it'd cost to fix. You're free to use us or anyone else NICEIC-registered to do the remedials. We re-test for free if we did the original EICR.
Does the power need to be off?
Briefly during testing — typically we'll switch off each circuit for 5-10 minutes to test it. The full inspection has the power off for maybe 30-45 minutes total, but in chunks.
Will it damage anything?
No. EICR testing uses safe test equipment that won't damage cables, devices, or electronics. We do recommend unplugging anything sensitive (computers, server equipment) just to be safe.
Can you do it without me being there?
We need access throughout. If you're a landlord, you can arrange tenant access or supply us with a key/keysafe code.
Is the price the same regardless of size?
£180 covers a typical 3-bed house. Smaller flats: £140-160. Larger 4-5 bed houses: £220-280. Commercial premises quoted separately.