EICR and electrical testing Stoke-on-Trent

EICR and electrical testing for Stoke-on-Trent buildings

Stoke-on-Trent's former pottery works, warehouses and mills are being converted into flats and workspaces, and conversions like these usually need a full fire alarm redesign.

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 Stoke-on-Trent

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 Stoke-on-Trent

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

Areas we cover from Stoke-on-Trent

From Stoke-on-Trent we also cover Crewe (13 miles), Stafford (14 miles), Macclesfield (18 miles), Telford (25 miles) and Altrincham (27 miles). Elsewhere in Staffordshire we work in Stafford and Tamworth. If your building is not in a listed town, we still cover it: every enquiry for eicr and electrical testing in West Midlands is handled the same way.

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.

EICR and electrical testing in Stoke-on-Trent: questions

Do you provide eicr and electrical testing in Stoke-on-Trent?

Yes. We carry out eicr and electrical testing in Stoke-on-Trent and across Staffordshire, including Crewe, Stafford, Macclesfield, Telford. Use the form to tell us about the building and we will reply within one working day.

Which fire and rescue service covers Stoke-on-Trent?

Stoke-on-Trent is covered by Staffordshire 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.

EICR and electrical testing in Stoke-on-Trent