Compliance & Inspection
EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Reports
An EICR is a formal assessment of a fixed electrical installation, recording observations and a satisfactory or unsatisfactory outcome.
What it is
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal, documented assessment of the condition of a fixed electrical installation against the current edition of BS 7671 (the IET Wiring Regulations). It records observations, classifies them (C1, C2, C3 or FI) and gives an overall satisfactory or unsatisfactory outcome.
Who it's for
Landlords, letting agents, HMO operators, housing associations, local authorities, facilities managers and commercial property owners.
What is inspected
Consumer units and distribution boards, protective devices (RCDs/RCBOs), circuits and cabling, earthing and bonding, accessories, and a sample of the installation appropriate to its type and use.
Applicable UK duties
For privately rented homes in England, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require inspection and testing at least every five years. This is legislation; BS 7671 is the applicable British Standard. Requirements differ across the UK and by tenure — we confirm the correct duty for your property type.
The process
- 1
Confirm property type, scope and access
- 2
Visual inspection of accessible installation
- 3
Dead and live testing of circuits and protective devices
- 4
Classification of observations (C1/C2/C3/FI)
- 5
Overall satisfactory / unsatisfactory outcome
- 6
Digital report with photographic evidence
What you receive
A digital EICR with a clear observation schedule, C1/C2/C3/FI classifications, photographic evidence and a recommended date for the next inspection.
After an unsatisfactory result
Where an EICR is unsatisfactory, C1 and C2 observations (and any FI) must be addressed to achieve a satisfactory installation. We provide a transparent remedial quotation and, on completion, re-test the affected work and issue appropriate certification.
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Knowledge
What Is an EICR?
An EICR is a formal, documented assessment of a fixed electrical installation against BS 7671, recording classified observations and a satisfactory or unsatisfactory outcome.
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What Is Included in an EICR?
An EICR covers the consumer unit, protective devices, circuits, earthing and bonding, and a representative sample of the installation, with observations and test results recorded.
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EICR Remedial Works
Rectification of C1, C2 and FI observations to achieve a satisfactory installation and certification.
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Replacement and upgrade of consumer units to improve protection and support compliance.
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Certification and audit-ready close-out documentation for completed inspection and installation work.
Learn moreCommercial EICR
Fixed-installation condition reporting for commercial premises, scoped to your building, use and duty holder responsibilities.
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We deliver eicr — electrical installation condition reports across London, Essex and Bedfordshire. View all coverage areas.
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