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AfterElectrical Remedial Works
Damaged Socket Made Safe
A broken, contaminated socket hanging off the wall, replaced with a new double socket fixed securely in place.
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)
Thorough Electrical Inspections. Clear, Digital Reporting.
Find out the real condition of your electrics, with a clear digital report you can act on. As NICEIC Approved Contractors, we provide rigorous EICR testing for domestic, commercial, and tenanted properties across Hertfordshire and London.
- Rented homes
- Every 5 years
- Price
- Fixed price before booking
- Typical domestic test
- 2 to 4 hours
- Observation codes
- C1, C2, FI, C3
- Reporting
- Digital Certificates & Reports
Get a Quick EICR Quote
Answer a few quick questions and we'll come back to you with a fixed price.
- Fixed price confirmed before anything is booked
- We aim to respond to all online enquiries within 24 hours
- NICEIC Approved Contractor No. 616773000
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What is an EICR and Why is it Necessary?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is an in-depth inspection and test of a property's fixed wiring. It finds hazards such as overloaded circuits, missing earthing, or defective consumer units before they cause shocks or fires.
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, landlords must have the electrics inspected and tested at least every five years (or sooner if the report says so), give tenants a copy within 28 days, and fix any C1, C2 or FI items within 28 days. This now also applies to social landlords in England. For commercial premises, regular EICRs are a key part of meeting the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
The Rules in Numbers
For rented homes in England under the Electrical Safety Standards regulations. Your licence or council may set further conditions.
- 5 years
- Maximum interval between inspectionsOr sooner if the last report says so.
- 28 days
- To complete required remedial workOr a shorter period if the report specifies. Tenants must also receive a copy of the report within 28 days.
- £40,000
- Maximum penalty per breachCouncils can impose financial penalties for breaches of the duties.
Source: The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. Requirements can differ for some properties; your licence or council may set further conditions.
EICR Testing for Different Property Types
We liaise with tenants for access, send digital certificates and remind you before each inspection falls due.
Commercial & Business Premises
Periodic testing for shops, offices, and industrial units, with out-of-hours slots available.
Letting a property? We contact your tenant to arrange access and send you the digital certificate. Buying? Know the condition of the wiring before you move in.
What's Included in an EICR
Visual Inspection
Accessible parts of the installation, such as the consumer unit, wiring, sockets, switches and fittings, checked for damage, wear and signs of overheating.
Testing
Tests such as continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance and RCD operation, within the extent and limitations agreed before the inspection.
Earthing and Bonding
Main earthing and protective bonding to gas, water and other services checked.
Digital Report
A full report with every observation coded, emailed as a PDF.
Clear Remedial Quote
If anything needs fixing, a free, itemised quote in plain English.
Renewal Reminder
We record the next inspection date and remind you before it falls due.
What Your EICR Report Contains
Every report follows the standard EICR format, so your landlord, agent or council can read it at a glance. This is what each part tells you.
- 01
Summary and overall assessment
Whether the installation is Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory, and when the next inspection is recommended.
- 02
Extent and limitations
What was inspected and tested, and anything that couldn't be accessed or was agreed to be left out.
- 03
Observations and codes
Each issue found, where it is, and its C1, C2, C3 or FI code.
- 04
Schedule of inspections
The checklist of items inspected, from the consumer unit to earthing and bonding.
- 05
Schedule of test results
The readings recorded for each circuit tested.
- 06
Your next steps
If work is needed, an itemised quote is sent separately, so you can decide before anything is booked.
How the Visit Works
Book Your Inspection
Tell us the address and size of the property. We confirm a fixed price and, for rented homes, arrange access with the tenant. Appointment time confirmed when booking.
On the Day
A standard home usually takes 2 to 4 hours. The power is switched off for short periods while circuits are tested.
Your Report
We email you the digital report, with the overall condition of the installation recorded as Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Any Remedial Work
If repairs are needed, you get an itemised quote. We can carry out the work and issue the appropriate certificate for it.
Understanding EICR Observation Codes
We record issues using the standard BS 7671 observation codes, and we never exaggerate a fault to generate remedial work. Here is what each code means:
- C1
Danger Present
Immediate risk of injury. Immediate action is required to make the installation safe.
Results in an Unsatisfactory report.
- C2
Potentially Dangerous
Urgent remedial action is required.
Results in an Unsatisfactory report.
- FI
Further Investigation Required
Without further investigation, danger cannot be ruled out.
Results in an Unsatisfactory report.
- C3
Improvement Recommended
The system is safe, but does not comply with the latest BS 7671 regulations.
Does not result in an Unsatisfactory report, but upgrades are advised.
EICRs for Commercial Premises
For businesses, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require electrical systems to be maintained so as to prevent danger, so far as is reasonably practicable. A periodic EICR is the recognised way to show that the fixed installation is being checked.
There is no single interval for every business: it depends on the type of premises, how it is used and its condition, and the inspector records the date of the next inspection on the report. We inspect offices, shops, communal areas of managed blocks and industrial units, testing circuits in a planned order to keep disruption to a minimum.
Recent Work
Before and after photos from jobs our team has completed. Swipe or scroll to see more.
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Before
AfterElectrical Remedial Works
Bathroom Light Made Safe
A bare lampholder above the bath replaced with an enclosed bathroom ceiling light.
Before
AfterConsumer Unit Replacement
Old Fuse Board Replaced
An ageing fuse board in a wooden enclosure, replaced with a modern consumer unit.
Adrian replied promptly and offered a very reasonable price. Lam, the electrician, finished the job quickly with excellent workmanship.
“They were professional, punctual and efficient. They were able to attend my property to provide a quote at extremely short notice and, better yet, were able to complete the job the following day having provided the quote.”
“Communication has always been superb. Adrian and Lam are a great team and a pleasure to work with! Their prices are competitive, they work efficiently, professionally, and with a passion for their trade.”
Credentials
NICEIC Approved Contractor
Check our registration on the NICEIC register. Copies of our NICEIC certificate and insurance schedule are available on request.
Registration No.
616773000
- Public liability insurance
- £5mPublic liability insurance
- Employers' liability insurance
- £10mEmployers' liability insurance
- Professional indemnity insurance
- £250kProfessional indemnity insurance
- Google rating
- 4.8/5from 22 Google reviews
EICR Testing Across London and Hertfordshire
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does an EICR test take?
Usually 2 to 4 hours for a standard home, depending on its size and number of circuits. Commercial inspections vary with the premises.
Will the power be turned off during the test?
Yes. We isolate the power to test circuits safely and arrange timings with you or your tenants to keep inconvenience to a minimum.
How much does an EICR cost?
We confirm a fixed price before booking, based on the size of the property and the number of circuits. HMOs and commercial premises are quoted individually.
How will I receive the report?
We carry out the inspection and testing on site, then email you the digital EICR report.
What happens if my property fails?
You will receive an 'Unsatisfactory' report listing the faults and a free, itemised quote for the remedial works. You don't have to use us for the repairs, but if you do, we issue the final certification when they're complete.
Can minor repairs be done on the same visit?
Where practical, yes. Minor remedial works can be completed during the same visit, subject to your approval, the materials needed and the time available. Any remedial work is quoted and charged separately from the inspection.
Get in touch
Secure your EICR inspection today
Whether you need a single certificate for a flat in Watford or a comprehensive testing schedule for a commercial unit in Westminster, our NICEIC Approved team is ready to help.
07925 063137
Fixed price before bookingNICEIC Approved No. 616773000