What is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a detailed assessment of your property’s electrical systems, including wiring, sockets, fuse boards, and other fixed components.
It highlights any faults or safety concerns and confirms whether the installation meets current regulations.
An EICR is typically valid for five years. For landlords renting out residential property, it is a legal requirement. They are also strongly recommended for homeowners, businesses, and anyone responsible for the safety of a building.
What do we check when conducting an EICR?
- Condition of wiring
- Consumer units (fuse boards)
- Power sockets
- Switches
- Light fittings
- Earthing and bonding
- And other essential safety checks
What our customers say
Sam responded promptly to my air con enquiry and even visited me at short notice to firm up the scope. We were fitted in quickly, and Dave managed the job well, with the team carrying out a nice tidy install. Would definitely use again in the future and I will certainly recommend to others.
The engineers were very professional and carried out the required work in a very efficient manner. I'd definitely use them again and recommend then to everyone.
After struggling with underfloor heating that had been left in a broken state by a previous company, my dad endured almost no heating throughout the winter. It was a frustrating and uncomfortable situation until Sam from Newton Electrical and Mechanical came to the rescue. Sam was incredibly professional and knowledgeable. He quickly identified the issues, including faulty wiring and broken pumps, and thoroughly cleaned the entire system. Within just two weeks, the system was completely fixed and working perfectly. The level of care, expertise, and efficiency from Newton Electrical and Mechanical was outstanding. I can’t thank them enough for the difference they made. I’d highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable and skilled professionals for their heating or electrical needs.
Went above and beyond and did everything they said they would, on time, as quoted.
We used Newton Electrical and Mechanical for all of our electrical and plumbing work in a large home renovation project and I would thoroughly recommend them. Sam Dave and colleagues have all been knowledgable, reliable, trustworthy and communicative and take pride in completing work to a high standard, a pleasure to work with. As with any large project dealing with multiple trades, some things didn’t quite go to plan, but I found that any issues that Newton Electrical could help with were resolved quickly and without fuss. It’s very hard to find tradespeople you can trust, but if you’re reading this, congrats- you’ve just found some.
Used NEM on 3 large projects in the last 2 years and I would definitely use them again.
Sarah Miller
Leeds
James Rowe
CoreTech Solutions
Danielle Brooks
DB Lettings
“The team at Belrose have been a pleasure to work with from start to finish. They carried out the initial electrical inspection on our family home followed by the full rewire. Their dedicated electricians proved themselves as competent, reliable, courteous and punctual…
Sarah Jones
Hello Contractors Ltd
Frequently asked questions
How long does an EICR take?
Do I need an EICR as a homeowner?
Yes. While not a legal requirement for homeowners, an EICR is strongly recommended to ensure your electrical installation is safe. It’s particularly important if your property is older, you’re planning major renovation work, or you’re buying or selling a home.
How often should landlords get an EICR?
What happens if my EICR fails?
Do you carry out remedial work if issues are found?
Areas we cover
Available nationwide for commercial customers
Our team of electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, and air conditioning & ventilation specialists provides expert services across the UK.
With strong local coverage in the East Midlands, including Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, as well as London, Manchester, Birmingham, and beyond, we support commercial customers wherever they’re based.
- East Midlands
- Essex
- Greater London
- Greater Manchester
- Hampshire
- Kent
- Lancashire
- Leicestershire
- Merseyside
- Northamptonshire
- South Yorkshire
- Surrey
- Warwickshire
- West Midlands
- West Yorkshire