EICR

Are my electrics safe?

Much of the electrical wiring in your home or business is beneath the surface. Think of it as the veins of your building’s power, with the consumer unit as the heart. Much as with our own health, checking on your building’s electrical health will ensure its longevity and you and your family’s or customers’ safety.

The best way to find out whether the systems in your building are safe is to ask a qualified electrician to carry out a test and inspection report (electrical installation condition report). In the UK, this is recommended as a maximum at every 10 years in a domestic property, and every five years if you live in a rented home. A property should also ideally be tested before being sold so that the buyers know the condition of the electrics. Commercial premises require more frequent checks. Possibly as frequently as every 3 months.

If you’re not sure if you have a report on the condition and safety of your building wiring, please call us for an assessment. For a relatively small cost, the peace of mind is priceless. Ask for an “electrical installation condition report”.

What happens in an electrical installation condition report?

There are two basic parts to an EICR: visual checks and electrical tests. For the visual checks, we look at lights and sockets to see if they’re damaged or deteriorating. We check wiring, bonding and earthing and we look at the consumer unit to assess its condition and whether it meets current safety regulations.

Electrical tests involve putting an electrical current into a circuit to measure the resistance of the earthing, and to check the insulation of the wiring. We also check that the wires are the right way around (polarity) and that the RCD (trip switch) operates within the correct time and specifications.

We produce detailed reports after every inspection, which we can also pass on to insurers and tenants if necessary. If we find anything that isn’t safe, we will take photos and attach them to the report, so you know exactly what the problems are. We’ll also provide a free quote for fixing them.

Prices
From £180 inc VAT
Please contact us for prices for regular EICR bookings, especially for landlords or estate agents.