EICR & electrical testing in Essex
Understand the condition of your electrical installation with an Electrical Installation Condition Report. We arrange inspections for homeowners, landlords and businesses, and explain the findings in plain language.
Tell us the property use, size, number of consumer units and any deadline.
Plan access to the installation and equipment that must not be interrupted.
Agree the inspection scope and fee. Any remedial work is considered separately.
Understand the condition of your electrical installation
Who needs an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report records the condition of an existing installation at the time of inspection. Homeowners use it to understand safety concerns; landlords and businesses use it as part of their inspection obligations and maintenance planning. It is not a certificate for new installation work.
Scope and access
We agree the installation covered, access and any limitations before testing. Access to the consumer unit, sockets and fixed equipment is normally required, and circuits must be switched off for parts of the inspection. Tell tenants or staff in advance and discuss equipment that cannot be interrupted.
Understanding the result
The report distinguishes danger present (C1), potentially dangerous conditions (C2), further investigation required without delay (FI), and recommendations for improvement (C3). A C3 recommendation alone does not make the report unsatisfactory. Remedial work is identified separately rather than implied to be included in the inspection price.
Rental property requirements
For rented homes covered by the electrical safety regulations in England, inspection is required at least every five years, or sooner where the previous report specifies. The landlord must also meet the requirements for supplying the report and completing necessary remedial work. Check the current government guidance for your tenancy.
What affects the price
The number of circuits, installation size, access, outbuildings, existing records and testing outside normal hours affect the inspection. Send your postcode, property use, consumer unit photographs and the previous report if available.
Further information: IET electrical certificates and reports and Building Regulations Part P guidance. The documentation depends on the work undertaken.
Read the government guidance for landlords in England.
Planning the work for your property
You already have a report with observations
Send the full report, including the observations and any limitations, instead of a photograph of the result alone. We can discuss what further information is needed and quote for an agreed remedial scope.
A third party has requested electrical documentation
Ask the requesting organisation exactly which report or certificate it needs. An EICR and documentation for new installation work serve different purposes, so the correct requirement should be established before booking.
The property is used for business
Tell us about opening hours and equipment that needs a planned shutdown. Access to distribution boards, rooms and electrical accessories needs to be arranged with the person responsible for the premises.
Checking a home before renovation
An inspection can inform the discussion about retained wiring and planned improvements. Send the renovation scope and existing reports so the inspection and any later installation work are treated as separate, clear stages.
You need to understand what the report means
The report should be read with its observations and stated limitations. Ask us to explain the findings in plain language and identify the next practical steps for your particular installation.
Arranging access to a rented property
Share the occupier or managing agent contact, access restrictions and any previous report. Agree the appointment with the people using the property, including the expected interruption to electrical supplies.
EICR inspections by area
Choose a local service page, or send your postcode with the enquiry so we can discuss arrangements for your property.
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Need an emergency electrician?
Call us with your postcode and fault details. We’ll confirm availability, call-out arrangements and an estimated attendance time.
Prepare and compare your electrical quotation
Use our printable quotation checklist to check the scope, equipment, VAT, testing, making good and payment arrangements. Keep it alongside your quote so any exclusions or questions are clear before you book.