Excellent service this afternoon. Your electrician quickly established the problem was caused by my fuse box not being installed properly. He then made sure the rest of the fuse box was safe before finishing. He was very professional and friendly, and I was very happy with the work.
Penny, Earlsfield, SW18
Thanks for a great service. We found your electrician professional, quick and clearly articulate in explaining the work undertaken and how we should operate going forward.
Zoe, Clapham, SW11
Your electrician proposed alternative solutions to my problem and I was able to choose the cheaper and quickest repair option. He was able to solve my issue within an hour and did a clean job. I am very happy and will use your services again in the future.
Marion, Forest Gate, E15
All our electricians are qualified to inspect and test any type of electrical installations and issue the appropriate safety certificates. They’ll check the condition of your fixed wire installation according to British Standard BS 7671.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) will reveal the following the issues:
An EICR is the only way of confirming the fixed electrical installations in a property are safe. The ‘fixed’ electrical installations include wiring, sockets, light fittings and the consumer unit (fuse box). An EICR doesn’t include appliances, such as a fridge, but would include permanently connected items such as a bathroom extractor fan.
Portable appliance testing (PAT) is available for non-permanent appliances. Portable appliance testing is recommended annually.
Owner-occupied properties
Homeowners are not required by law to have an EICR. However, it’s recommended to have one carried out at least every 10 years. An EICR is also recommended for a property you’re moving into, or if there’s a suspected problem with an electrical installation.
Our electrician will recommend how often an EICR is needed based on the age and condition of the installation(s).
Private rental properties
Landlords of tenanted private rental properties are required by law to have an EICR. Changing to “Wiring Regulations” effect new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and existing tenancies from 1 April 2021.
An EICR is required on tenanted properties at least every 5 years. It must be done sooner if the electrician recommends it. An EICR should also be carried out if a problem with an electrical installation is suspected.
Commercial properties
Owner-occupiers of commercial properties have an obligation to ensure a safe working environment. If an accident occurs as a result of a faulty electrical installation, and an EICR hasn’t been carried out, the property owner could be held responsible.
The frequency of when an EICR is required in commercial properties is dependent on the type of property and how it’s being used.
