Electrical Inspection & Testing UK | EICR Safety Checks
Electrical faults can pose serious safety and compliance risks if left undetected. Safeguard your home or business with a professional EICR certificate, delivered through thorough electrical inspection and testing by our qualified, NICEIC-approved electricians—giving you clear proof of safety, compliance, and peace of mind.
Who Needs Electrical Inspection & Testing?
Commercial Properties
Required to ensure electrical systems are safe, compliant, and reliable in high-use environments.
Landlords
Legally required every 5 years or at change of tenancy to meet electrical safety regulations.
Homeowners
Recommended every 10 years to identify hidden faults and ageing wiring.
Why It’s Important
- Identifies hidden electrical faults before they become dangerous or costly.
- Reduces the risk of fire and electric shock, protecting occupants and property.
- Ensures compliance with UK safety regulations and recognised electrical standards.
- Protects insurance cover, helping avoid issues with claims or invalid policies.
- Improves reliability of electrical systems, especially in high-use environments.
- Supports legal duty of care for landlords, employers, and business owners.
- Highlights ageing or overloaded circuits, allowing planned upgrades rather than emergency repairs.
- Provides documented proof of safety, ideal for audits, property sales, or tenancy agreements.
What is the EICR Certificate?
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is an official electrical safety certificate issued after inspecting and testing a property’s fixed electrics.
What does an EICR check?
It checks that your electrical installation is safe, compliant with UK wiring regulations (BS 7671) and suitable for continued use.
Who needs an EICR?
Landlords – legally required
Homeowners – recommended for safety
Commercial properties – required for compliance and risk management
Why is it important?
An EICR helps identify hidden electrical faults, reduce fire risk, meet legal and insurance requirements, and provide proof of electrical safety.
- Free, No Obligation quotations
- Quick response & reliable scheduling
- Clean, professional installation & tidy cleanup
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
- Fully compliant to latest UK wiring standards
Stay Compliant – Book Your EICR Certificate
Testing FAQ'S
It’s a detailed assessment and testing of your electrical installation to check for faults, wear, and compliance with safety standards such as BS 7671. Qualified electricians issue a report and certification at the end.
An EICR is the official report produced after inspection & testing that shows the condition of your electrical installation and any defects found.
Generally every 10 years for homeowners and every 5 years for landlords or at change of tenancy. High-risk environments may need more frequent checks.
It depends on property size but usually a few hours. We schedule to minimise disruption.
- Commercial properties – based on usage, environment, and risk
- Rental properties – every 5 years or change of tenancy
- Owner-occupied homes – every 10 years
Recommended after property purchase, renovation, or insurance request
If you’re unsure whether your property requires inspection and testing, our qualified electricians can advise and arrange a professional assessment tailored to your premises.