Electrical Installation
Condition Report
NICEIC approved EICR inspections for landlords, homeowners, homebuyers and businesses. Fast turnaround, clear reports and full documentation — covering Staffordshire and the West Midlands.
Your Property's
Electrical Health Check
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) — also known as a periodic inspection or electrical safety certificate — is a formal assessment of the electrical installations within a property.
Carried out by a qualified, NICEIC approved electrician, it checks that your wiring, consumer unit, sockets, switches and earthing are all safe, in good working order and compliant with current UK electrical regulations (BS 7671).
The inspection doesn't just look at whether things are working — it identifies potential hazards, deterioration and any work that doesn't meet today's standards, even if it was acceptable when it was installed.
Legal requirement for landlords
Since July 2020, all private landlords in England are legally required to have a valid EICR for every rented property. It must be carried out every 5 years or at each change of tenancy — whichever comes sooner.
Required for Many.
Recommended for All.
An EICR isn't just a legal tick-box — it's genuine peace of mind that the electrics in your property are safe. Here's who needs one and how often.
Private landlords in England are legally required to carry out an EICR every 5 years or at each change of tenancy. A copy must be provided to tenants within 28 days and to the local authority within 7 days of any request. Failure to comply can result in fines of up to £30,000.
Not a legal requirement for owner-occupiers, but strongly recommended — especially in older properties or if you've recently purchased a home and don't know the history of the electrics. An EICR identifies hidden risks before they become dangerous or costly to fix.
If you're buying a property, an EICR before exchange gives you a clear picture of the electrical condition. It can uncover costly remedial works that you can factor into negotiations — or walk away from altogether. Many mortgage lenders and insurers now request one.
Commercial premises have a duty of care to employees and visitors under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. A commercial EICR demonstrates compliance, protects against liability and is often required by insurers. We carry out EICRs for offices, retail units, warehouses and more.
What We
Check & Test
A thorough EICR covers every aspect of your fixed electrical installation. Here's what our inspectors examine:
We walk through the property checking all visible electrical installations — consumer unit, sockets, switches, light fittings, wiring and accessories — for obvious damage or defects.
With circuits isolated, we perform continuity, insulation resistance and polarity tests. This requires brief interruptions to the power supply — we always warn you in advance.
With circuits energised, we test earth fault loop impedance, RCD operation and prospective fault current. This verifies that protective devices will operate correctly in the event of a fault.
We compile all findings into a formal EICR, issue your certificate and walk you through any observations. You'll have everything you need on the same day.
How Long Does It Take?
What Do the Codes Mean?
Every observation in your EICR is assigned a classification code. Here's what each one means and what action — if any — is required.
A C1 means there is a risk of injury from electrical shock or burn right now. The hazard exists and requires immediate attention — the report will be marked Unsatisfactory.
A C2 means the installation is not yet dangerous but could become so. It indicates a significant defect that requires urgent attention. The report will be marked Unsatisfactory.
A C3 means the installation is safe but doesn't meet current best practice. Improvement is recommended but not required for the EICR to be marked Satisfactory. A C3-only report is a pass.
The installation is safe for continued use. Only C3 observations (if any) are present. No remedial work is legally required, though improvements may be recommended. Landlords can legally continue to let the property.
One or more C1 or C2 observations are present. The installation has defects that must be addressed. Landlords must carry out remedial works within 28 days (or sooner for C1s) and provide written confirmation of completion. We can carry out all remedial work.