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Electrical Installation Condition Reports

What is an EICR?

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR’s) are a formal report that will confirm whether a property meets modern electrical safety standards, identifies defects and any potential dangers, as well as providing any improvements that my be required.
EICR’s are a legal requirement for Landlords and have to be completed every 5 years or after change of occupancy. It is also a recommendation for homeowners to get an EICR completed every 10 years to check that the condition of your cabling is not deteriorating or getting to a stage where it is going to start causing issues and potentially become a fire risk.
Our experienced and qualified electrician has undergone rigorous training and has the necessary skills to perform thorough and accurate EICR assessments.

What is checked when carrying out an EICR?

At Premier Heating, we will test your electrics during your EICR test to ensure the safety of your property and residents. These checks include:

  • Checking your fuse board and all necessary circuit breakers and RCD protection, to ensure it’s safe and compliant with the latest regulations.
  • Ensuring all electrics and pipework are correctly earthed to prevent fatal electric shocks.
  • Checking your electrical circuits, sockets, lights, switches, and accessories are in good condition and safe to use.
  • Checking for defective electrical work that has been installed.

What are EICR codes?

Codes are categorised as C1, C2, C3, or F1, depending on the severity of the issue. This makes it clear which problems you need to resolve imminently, and which need further investigation. Our engineers will also include recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of your electrical systems to help your premises be more sustainable.
  • C1: Danger is present and immediate remedial action is required.
  • C2: Potentially dangerous, and urgent remedial work is required.
  • C3: Improvement is recommended. 
  • FI: Further investigation is required.
If any these codes are identified, your EICR assessment will be deemed unsatisfactory. It’s mandatory for you to organise Electrical Repair work for these issues within 28 days of inspection. Once complete, the engineer can provide written confirmation they have carried out the works. There’s no need to have another EICR carried out after this final inspection from a qualified engineer, unless it is deemed FI.

How much do EICR’s cost?

Electrical Installation Condition Reports start from £294.

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