EICR in Hornchurch RM11

If you need an electrical installation condition report, getting started is simple. Send a short enquiry with the basics about your property and we take it from there.

The easiest way to begin is to use the enquiry form on this page. You do not need to know technical terms or have old paperwork to hand. Say you would like an EICR, tell us the property is in Hornchurch, and explain why you need it.

Once your details are in, you can ask for a quote and talk through what the inspection involves. Nothing about the first step commits you to anything, it simply gets the job moving. If you are working to a deadline, such as a tenancy start or a sale, say so in your message so it can be taken into account.

A few details make the process smoother. Mention whether the property is a house, flat or commercial unit, and roughly how big it is. A rough count of bedrooms or rooms is plenty.

Tell us the reason for the report: a landlord requirement, a purchase or sale, a commercial lease, or simply peace of mind. Add anything you already know, such as an older fuse board, a recent rewire, or lights that flicker. If you have a previous report, mention it. Finally, note how access will work, for example whether tenants are in residence or the property is empty.

Landlords are the most common group. Rented homes carry legal duties around electrical safety, and an installation condition report is the usual way to show the wiring has been checked. Rules can change, so check GOV.UK for the current position rather than relying on old advice.

Buyers and sellers often want a report so there are no surprises in the electrical installation before contracts are exchanged. Businesses may need electrical testing for a lease, an insurer or their own compliance records. Homeowners ask for one when they have never seen a report for their property, or when it has been a long time since anyone looked at the wiring.

An EICR is a report on the condition of the fixed electrical installation: wiring, the consumer unit, sockets, switches and fittings. It records observations using codes. In general terms, some codes mean something needs urgent attention, some mean improvement is recommended, and some mean the item is simply noted. The overall result is either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

If the result is unsatisfactory, remedial work will usually be needed. That might be minor repairs or, for an outdated board, a consumer unit upgrade. You can ask about this work alongside the inspection, so you are not starting again with someone new.

Whoever you use, it pays to ask sensible questions. Ask who will carry out the inspection and what qualifications they hold. Ask whether they are fully insured and whether the quote is in writing. You should also ask what the report will cover, and whether any parts of the property cannot be tested.

Be wary of anyone who offers a report without actually inspecting the installation. A proper inspection involves looking at the installation and carrying out tests, and the written report should be clear enough for you, your agent or your solicitor to read.