EICR Electrical Installation Condition Reports

An EICR is a detailed inspection and test of your fixed electrical installation. It identifies anything dangerous, potentially dangerous, or in need of improvement, and gives the installation an overall satisfactory or unsatisfactory result.

Private landlords in England, Wales and Scotland must have the electrical installation in rented homes inspected and tested at least every five years. Commercial premises are usually tested at intervals set by the person responsible, commonly every five years for offices and shops and more often for higher-risk sites.

Our electricians code every observation using the standard codes (C1, C2, C3 and FI), explain in plain English what each means, and give a fixed price for any remedial work so you can close out the report quickly.

What is included

Full inspection and testing to BS 7671
Coded observations: C1, C2, C3 and FI
Overall satisfactory or unsatisfactory outcome
Fixed-price remedial quotes
Remedial work and confirmation certificates
Landlord-ready reports for tenants and councils

Who it is for

Private landlords
Letting agents
Commercial landlords
Blocks of flats (landlord supply)
Shops and offices
Industrial units

The rules in each UK nation

England

Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, and give tenants a copy of the report.

Wales

Landlords in Wales must have an electrical condition report at least every five years and give the contract holder a copy, under the Renting Homes (Wales) fitness regulations.

Scotland

Private landlords in Scotland must have an Electrical Installation Condition Report at least every five years and PAT testing of any appliances they supply, under the Repairing Standard.

Northern Ireland

Landlords of private tenancies in Northern Ireland must have the electrical installation inspected at least every five years under the Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 as amended.

How a job runs

Tell us about the building

Use the form or send us your fire risk assessment action plan. A few details on height, use and current systems are enough to start.

Survey or desktop review

Where we need to see the building, we visit. For some jobs, such as EWS1 scoping, we start with the documents you already hold.

Fixed quote

You get a written, fixed price with a clear scope. Nothing chargeable happens without your approval.

Work and certification

Our engineers carry out the work and leave the right certificates, photographs and logbook entries.

Records and reminders

Reports are filed by building and we remind you before the next test, inspection or review is due.

Questions we are often asked

How often does a rented home need an EICR?

In England, Wales and Scotland, private landlords must have the installation inspected and tested at least every five years, or sooner if the previous report says so.

What do C1, C2 and C3 mean?

C1 means danger present and immediate action is needed. C2 means potentially dangerous and urgent remedial action is required. C3 means improvement is recommended. FI means further investigation is needed. Any C1, C2 or FI gives an unsatisfactory result.

How long does an EICR take?

A typical flat takes two to four hours. A house or small commercial unit can take most of a day. Power will be off for short periods during testing.