A residential EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) tests the fixed electrics in a home and records their condition, with each problem coded by severity and the work needed. It’s also called an EICR certificate, a domestic EICR or an electrical safety certificate. London Safety Checks provides residential EICRs for flats and houses across Greater London, for landlords, letting agents and homeowners.
An EICR is legally required at least every 5 years, or sooner if the previous report specifies. Tenants must receive a copy of the current report before moving in.
HMO landlords must meet the same EICR requirements. Check the local council’s HMO licence conditions, as these may include additional requirements for a current report.
Letting agents and property managers can arrange the EICR on the landlord’s behalf, coordinate property access and provide copies to tenants and the council where required.
An EICR is not a legal requirement for homeowners living in their own property. Testing is commonly recommended around every 10 years, or sooner after major electrical work or where the wiring is old and untested.
An EICR is not generally required by law when selling a home. However, a buyer’s solicitor, lender or surveyor may request a recent electrical report.
An EICR can help assess the condition of an older property’s electrical installation, particularly if the seller cannot provide a recent report or the wiring appears dated.
The electrician inspects and tests the fixed electrical installation against BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. Testing runs in four stages:
A residential EICR covers the property’s fixed electrical installation, while PAT testing focuses on the safety of portable electrical appliances.
A Residential EICR Certificate confirms the condition and safety of your property’s electrical installation after a full inspection by a qualified electrician. It highlights any defects, safety risks, and required remedial actions in a clear report.
Book your Residential EICR in London today and get a detailed electrical safety report for your property.
If the fault is in the consumer unit, see our fuse box installation service, or read how RCBO consumer units work.
An unsatisfactory report means remedial work is needed before the installation can be treated as satisfactory. The steps are:
A residential EICR certificate in London starts from £89 for a studio flat and £109 for a one- or two-bedroom home. The price rises with the size of the property.
The cost of a residential EICR depends on several factors:
The number of bedrooms, electrical circuits and overall installation complexity can affect the time required for testing.
Properties with multiple consumer units may require additional testing to ensure the electrical installation is properly assessed.
Access to electrical fittings and consumer units can affect how efficiently the inspection is completed.
Each problem found is recorded as an observation with a code. The codes decide whether your report is satisfactory.
A report is satisfactory when it has no C1, C2, or FI observations. A C3 doesn't make it unsatisfactory; think of it as an advisory.
Your report also records the property details, the extent of the inspection and any parts that couldn't be tested, a results schedule for each circuit, and the inspector's details.
Your residential EICR is carried out by a qualified electrician who inspects and tests the property's electrical installation in accordance with the applicable requirements of BS 7671.
The inspection assesses the condition of the electrical installation and identifies any defects or potential safety concerns that require attention.
For more information about our company and services, visit our About London Safety Checks page.
We carry out residential EICRs at your property across Greater London and Buckinghamshire, including all 32 London boroughs, flats, converted houses and family homes.
London homes often have older wiring or more than one consumer unit. Mention this when you ask for a quote so we can price it correctly.
Send us your postcode, property type, number of bedrooms and consumer units to receive a quote and check available appointment dates. Same-day appointments are available, subject to availability.
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