What are EICR Reports &
why do you need one?
An EICR – or electrical installation condition report – is a little like an MOT for your home or businesses electrics. By calling in an expert to put your electrical system through its paces, you have the peace of mind that there are no potentially dangerous issues lurking in the background.
If you’re a homeowner living in your own property, there’s no current legal obligation to have EICR testing carried out – although there is legislation in place that requires businesses and privately rented properties to hold a current, valid EICR certificate.
Our EICR
Testing Services
With our own team of qualified, registered and experienced electricians on hand to help, we offer EICR testing
services for any purpose you require.
EICRs for Selling
a House
While there’s no specific law that currently says you need an EICR report to sell a residential property, there are building control and regulation requirements that may be relevant, depending on your circumstances.
That said, many home sellers make the nominal investment in EICR testing prior to selling, as it reassures potential buyers and can minimise negotiations and hold-ups in the sale process – which can all come at a cost.
EICRs for Buyers
& Homeowners
If you haven’t got a current EICR certificate for your property, or if you’re buying a home with no recent certification, arranging for a test is really a matter of due diligence.
Electrics can degrade over time, and safety regulations change too. By having an EICR inspection, you could be preventing a potential accident such as an electrical fire, while also ensuring no nasty surprises should you want to carry out changes or updates to your electrics in the future.
EICRs for Commercial
Properties
All business premises must have a new, valid EICR certificate every five years (or less) in order to comply with safety legislation – this is the landlord’s ‘duty of care’ to their tenants. You must also ensure that you always use a registered electrician.
Not only does EICR testing ensure you’re meeting your compliance requirements, but it allows everyone to carry on with business knowing that staff, customers and visitors are safe from potential electrical hazards.
