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Easy 3 step booking process
Specialising in EICR surveys and related property services.
Over 19 years experience providing property surveys for all building types.
Contact us for free quotes and impartial advice.
Easy EPC provides domestic and commercial Electrical Installation Condition Reports across Chester. With an estimated 6,000 privately rented dwellings in the area, electrical safety is a significant concern for landlords, tenants, and homeowners.
Our qualified, registered electricians carry out full inspections to BS 7671. On the day, we automatically fix issues up to £200+VAT where time and parts allow — helping you get a Satisfactory result without a return visit.
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, every private landlord in England must have the electrical installation in their rental property inspected and tested at least every 5 years by a qualified person. A valid EICR must be in place before a new tenant moves in.
For Chester’s estimated 6,000 private rental properties, this means every landlord must maintain a current EICR or face enforcement action.
Local authorities can impose financial penalties of up to £30,000 per breach. Councils can also arrange remedial work themselves and charge the landlord.
A city where Roman walls frame Tudor rows and Georgian townhouses — Chester's layers of history extend to its electrical installations, where centuries of modification and rewiring make thorough inspection essential. The historic city's rental market serves students, professionals, and families across areas like Hoole, Boughton, and Handbridge, where the mix of very old and modern housing creates varied EICR challenges for qualified electricians.
Chester has approximately 42,000 dwellings in total: 28,500 owner-occupied (68%), 6,000 privately rented (14%), and 5,000 social housing (12%).
See what landlords, homeowners and businesses say about working with Easy EPC.
Yes. Chester has a significant stock of Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian properties in a historic walled city, and under the 2020 Regulations every private landlord must have a valid EICR renewed at least every five years. New tenancies require a valid report before the tenant moves in. Failure to comply can result in financial penalties of up to £30,000 per breach.
EICR prices in Chester typically start from £99.95+VAT for a standard domestic property. The exact cost depends on property size, number of circuits, and accessibility — properties with centuries of electrical modification and rewiring in layered historic buildings may need additional inspection time. Larger homes, HMOs, and commercial premises cost more. Contact Easy EPC for a free, no-obligation quote.
If your property receives an Unsatisfactory result, you have 28 days to complete the required remedial work using a qualified, registered electrician. C1 codes (Danger Present) require immediate action. Once repairs are complete, the electrician issues a certificate confirming the work. Easy EPC can carry out remedial work up to £200+VAT on the day where time and parts allow.
A standard domestic EICR in Chester typically takes 2–4 hours depending on the size of the property and the number of circuits. Larger properties, HMOs, and properties with complex or older electrical installations may take longer. The electrician needs access to all areas including the consumer unit, loft spaces, and any outbuildings.
Get a no-obligation quote for your domestic or commercial EICR. Our team will respond during opening hours.
