EICR & inspections
EICR Electrician in Newton Aycliffe
An Electrical Installation Condition Report tells you exactly what state your wiring is in. Landlords need one every five years; buyers and homeowners benefit too.
An EICR is a thorough inspection and test of a property’s fixed wiring: the consumer unit, circuits, sockets, switches, light fittings and earthing. It doesn’t cover plug-in appliances. At the end you receive a report that lists anything that doesn’t meet current standards, coded by how serious it is.
C1 means danger present and is made safe on the spot. C2 means potentially dangerous and needs fixing. C3 is a recommendation for improvement. FI means further investigation is needed. A report with any C1, C2 or FI codes is unsatisfactory, and we’ll give you a separate price to put those right.
Who needs an EICR
- Private landlords in England, at least every five years and at the start of new tenancies
- Homebuyers who want to know what they’re taking on
- Homeowners whose last inspection was more than ten years ago
- Anyone planning a renovation or extension
- Properties that have been empty, flooded or damaged
- Businesses needing periodic inspection for insurance
How an EICR works
- Book a time
Most houses take two to four hours. Power will be off for short spells while circuits are tested.
- Inspect and test
The consumer unit, every circuit and a sample of accessories are inspected and tested.
- Report and next steps
You receive the report with observations explained in plain English, plus a separate quote for any remedial work.
Landlord EICRs in Newton Aycliffe
There is a sizeable rented sector across Newton Aycliffe, from former council houses to newer estates. Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, landlords must have the installation inspected and tested at least every five years, give a copy to tenants, and complete any required remedial work within 28 days or sooner.
EICR questions
How long is an EICR valid for?
For private rentals in England, at least every five years. For owner-occupied homes, every ten years is the usual recommendation, or when the property changes hands.
What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?
You’ll get a list of the issues and a separate price to fix them. Once the remedial work is done, you receive written confirmation for your records and your tenants.
Do you need access to every room?
Yes, ideally. We need to reach the consumer unit, sockets and light fittings throughout. Inaccessible areas are noted as limitations on the report.
Need an EICR in Newton Aycliffe?
Tell us the property type and number of bedrooms and we’ll come back with a price and a date.