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EICR Certificates

Electrical safety reports that keep a tenancy compliant.

Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every five years. We arrange the EICR with a qualified electrician, get the report to your tenants on time and organise any remedial work before the deadline.

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Your duties as a landlord

The deadlines that come with every report.

Every 5 years
Inspection and testing by a qualified and competent person — or sooner if the last report says so.
28 days
To give existing tenants a copy of the new report.
Before move-in
New tenants receive the current report before they occupy the property.
7 days
To supply the report to the local authority when it asks for one.
28 days
To complete remedial or investigative work, unless the report sets a shorter deadline.
Up to £30,000
The financial penalty a local authority can impose for a breach.

Reading the report

What the codes on an EICR mean.

Every observation the electrician records carries a code. The first three make the report unsatisfactory; the last is advice.
C1Action required

Danger present

Risk of injury. The electrician makes it safe straight away.

C2Action required

Potentially dangerous

Urgent remedial work is needed.

FIAction required

Further investigation

Something needs checking without delay before it can be classified.

C3Advisory

Improvement recommended

Not a failure — worth budgeting for at the next refurbishment.

How it works

Booked, tested, reported and put right.

  1. Book

    We agree a date that works for your tenant and book a qualified electrician.

  2. Inspect and test

    Wiring, circuits, sockets, switches, the consumer unit and earthing are checked against the current wiring regulations, BS 7671.

  3. Report

    You receive the EICR, and copies go to your tenants within the deadline.

  4. Put right

    Anything that needs attention is quoted for your approval, fixed and confirmed in writing for your records.

Not a landlord?

Worth having before you buy or renovate an older home.

Owner-occupiers aren't legally required to have an EICR, but an inspection around every ten years is widely recommended. Before buying an older property — or planning a new kitchen, bathroom or extension — a report shows whether rewiring belongs in the budget.
Buying with M & K Remodelling & maintenance

Before you buy

Know whether rewiring should be reflected in the price you offer.

Before you renovate

Plan electrical work alongside the building work, not after it.

When you move in

A fresh report on a home that's new to you sets a baseline for future work.

EICR FAQs

Timings, failed reports and HMOs.

How long does an EICR inspection take?

A few hours for most flats and small houses; larger homes and HMOs take longer. The power is switched off for parts of the test, so we agree the timing with your tenant in advance.

What happens if an EICR is unsatisfactory?

Anything coded C1, C2 or FI must be put right, or investigated, within 28 days — or sooner if the report specifies. The landlord then needs written confirmation from the electrician and must send it to the tenants and the local authority within 28 days of the work being completed.

Does an HMO need an EICR?

Yes. The five-yearly duty applies to houses in multiple occupation as well, and HMO licence conditions usually require you to produce a current report when the council asks for it.

Report due?

Five years pass quickly — we'll track the next one.

Every certificate we arrange goes into our compliance diary, so renewals are booked before they lapse.

Book an EICR07935 573 405