Testing and inspection in Cambridgeshire

EICR and electrical testing in Cambridge

EICR and electrical testing for private landlords in Cambridge and across Cambridgeshire, carried out by engineers who know the rules that apply in England.

Service
EICR and electrical testing
Location
Cambridge
County
Cambridgeshire
Region
East of England
Fire and rescue
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service
Law
England
Sheet
AWF-CAM-907-EET

EICR and electrical testing for Cambridge buildings

Cambridge's science parks, college buildings and fast-growing residential edges create demand for everything from aspirating detection in labs to landlord compliance in shared houses.

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.

The rules that apply in Cambridge

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.

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

Buildings we work on in Cambridge

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

Areas we cover from Cambridge

From Cambridge we also cover Stevenage (25 miles), Bury St Edmunds (25 miles), Bedford (25 miles), Harlow (30 miles) and Peterborough (30 miles). Elsewhere in Cambridgeshire we work in Peterborough. If your building is not in a listed town, we still cover it: every enquiry for eicr and electrical testing in East of England is handled the same way.

How a job runs

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Fixed quote

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

  4. Work and certification

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

  5. Records and reminders

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

EICR and electrical testing in Cambridge: questions

Do you provide eicr and electrical testing in Cambridge?

Yes. We carry out eicr and electrical testing in Cambridge and across Cambridgeshire, including Stevenage, Bury St Edmunds, Bedford, Harlow. Use the form to tell us about the building and we will reply within one working day.

Which fire and rescue service covers Cambridge?

Cambridge is covered by Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, which enforces fire safety law for non-domestic premises and the common parts of residential buildings in the area.

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.

Other services in Cambridge

Request a quote in Cambridge

Tell us about the building and what you need. We reply within one working day with next steps or a fixed quote.

  • Fixed prices, agreed before any work starts
  • Written reports and certificates for every visit
  • Coverage across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland