Electrical Installation Condition Report - Safety Checks - EICR in Tooting (340)

An EICR or electrical installation condition report is a legal document that’s issued after an electrical inspection. This report shows that the electrics inside a property are safe to use with no developing issues. Getting an EICR is the best way of ensuring your electrics have no issues and keeping your family safe.

An EICR is a full inspection that covers all electrical installations in a building. During the EICR test, the professional will carry out a visual assessment searching for damaged equipment, wiring issues and electrical insulation. Live and dead testing will also be used to check for issues. During the inspection the expert will be looking for the following:

• Risk of electric shocks

• Equipment that could cause an electrical overload

• Fire hazards

• Electrical work that’s faulty

• Issues with earthing or bonding

If any of these issues are found, they need to be repaired as soon as possible to prevent injuries and accidents.

Once you’re issued with an EICR, this remains valid for 5 years. After that time, there’s no guarantee that new issues won’t have developed so your certificate will no longer be valid.

Getting an EICR isn't a legal requirement so you don't need to have regular inspections of your home. However, an EICR is the best way to ensure the electrics in your home are safe to use. As such, we’d recommend getting an EICR every 10 years. Other reasons why an EICR may be needed include:

• Electrical issues - If you’re having any electrical issues in your home, getting an EICR is recommended for safety reasons.

• Age of property - Older properties often have older electrical installations. Over time electrics can deteriorate or become damaged so getting them checked is important to ensure they’re safe to use.

• Change of occupancy - If you’re buying or selling a house, it’s handy to obtain an EICR to ensure the property is safe.

• Property features - Certain features in a property make getting an EICR more important. For example, if your home has a swimming pool, annual EICR inspections are recommended.

EICR inspections can’t be carried out by any electrician. In order for the EICR to be valid, it needs to be done by an electrician with the proper qualifications and experience. Generally, to become accredited, an electrician will need to take a course to ensure they’re competent.

You may have heard of a landlord electrical safety certificate and be wondering what the difference is between that document and an EICR. The truth is that there’s no difference between the two. However, landlords are required to have an EICR in place before they can rent out a property. This needs to be renewed every 5 years.

Whether you’re a landlord or are considering getting an EICR for the safety of your family, you’re probably wondering how much this will cost. The amount you pay will vary depending on the size of your property and the type of property you have (flat, house etc.). The average EICR cost for a flat is £100-£230, while the average EICR cost for a house is £150-£300+.

If you’d like to read more about these certificates, check out our landlord electrical safety certificate guide.

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