What Is an EICR?
Your Electrical Health Check
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a thorough inspection of your property's fixed electrical installation — the wiring, consumer unit, sockets, and switches. It identifies any defects, damage, or deterioration and grades them by severity. A valid EICR is a legal requirement for all rented properties in England.
- Required every 5 years for rental properties
- Recommended every 10 years for owner-occupied homes
- Required on change of tenancy
- Inspects consumer unit, circuits, and accessories
- Checks earthing and bonding arrangements
- Certificate issued within 24 hours of inspection
Who Needs One?
Landlords, Homeowners & Businesses
Since 2020, landlords in England are legally required to have a valid EICR in place. Homeowners are advised to have one every 10 years or when buying a property. Businesses require periodic inspection under the Electricity at Work Regulations. We carry out all types of EICR quickly and professionally.
- Landlord compliance — legally required every 5 years
- Homebuyers — peace of mind before purchase
- Home sellers — speeds up the conveyancing process
- Businesses — compliance with Electricity at Work Regs
- Insurance requirements — often requested by insurers
- Previous EICR showed unsatisfactory items
