Landlord EICRs.
The electrical safety report every private landlord in England needs at least every five years. Booked around your tenants, with any remedial work quoted clearly.
What the law asks of landlords.
Since 2020, private landlords in England have had to have the electrical installation in their rented properties inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years. The result is an Electrical Installation Condition Report, or EICR.
You must give a copy to existing tenants within 28 days, to new tenants before they move in, and to the local council within 7 days if they ask for it. If the report finds work is needed, it must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.
What we do for landlords
- Inspection and testing of every circuit
- Clear codes, photos and plain English notes
- Fixed price remedial work where needed
- Written confirmation once remedial work is done
- Access arranged directly with tenants or agents
- Reminders when your next report is due
What's included.
EICR
A full inspection and test, with the report sent to you digitally.
Remedial work
Any C1, C2 or FI items fixed and confirmed in writing.
Tenant friendly booking
We arrange access with your tenants or agent.
Portfolios
Several properties managed together, on one schedule.
Alarms
Smoke and heat alarms checked or installed at the same visit.
NICEIC approved
Inspections by an NICEIC Approved Contractor.
Understanding the codes.
C1 means danger is present and needs immediate action. C2 means potentially dangerous, and needs urgent remedial work. FI means further investigation is needed. Any of these mean the report is unsatisfactory until the work is done. C3 means improvement is recommended, but it does not on its own make the report unsatisfactory.
We explain every observation, so you know what is a legal requirement and what is a recommendation, and we never pad the list.
Accredited and approved.
NICEIC Approved Contractor, SafeContractor approved, and ECS-carded electricians on every job.
How it works.
Get in touch
Tell us what you need by phone, email or the form. A few details is plenty.
Survey and quote
We see the job before we price it, then put a clear quote in writing.
Tidy installation
Work planned around your home or site, with everything left clean.
Test and certify
Every circuit and cable tested, with the certificates handed over.
Questions about landlord EICRs.
How often does a rental property need an EICR?
At least every five years in England, or sooner if the previous report says so.
What happens if I do not have one?
Local councils can impose financial penalties of up to £30,000 for breaches of the regulations.
How long does an EICR take?
Usually a few hours for a flat or small house. Larger properties take longer. The power will be off for parts of the visit.
Do HMOs need an EICR?
Yes. Houses in multiple occupation are covered by the same regulations, and the local authority may set additional licence conditions.
Can you fix any problems you find?
Yes. We quote for any remedial work with the report and confirm in writing once it is done, which you need to send to your tenants and, if requested, the council.
Related services.
Commercial EICRs
Periodic inspection and testing for offices, shops, schools and industrial units. Planned around your business, with a report you can act on.
Consumer unit replacement
Replace an old fuse box with a modern consumer unit, with the RCD and surge protection current regulations expect. Usually done in a day.
House rewiring
Full and partial rewires for older homes, extensions and renovations across Kent and South East London. Clear quotes, tidy work and full certification.
Tell us about the job.
A few details is plenty. We will come back to you to arrange a visit and a written quote.