Domestic & Commercial EICR Electrical Certificate Tests in Redditch
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a survey and report that checks that a buildings electrical system is safe, and that fixtures are appropriate for that property. We provide EICR in Redditch for both domestic and commercial properties.
Since regulations introduced in 2020, landlords of domestic rental properties are required to have an EICR in place, and must ensure the EICR is renewed every 5 years to ensure the safety of the tenants. Employers are also advised to have an EICR in place for their workplaces, renewed every 5 years to ensure employee safety, however this is not currently a legislative requirement.
For homeowners, the national standard for electric installations (BS7671) recommends having an EICR carried out then renewed at least every 10 years, especially if you are moving into a new home, your insurance requires it, or if you have suspicions that the current electrics are faulty or old. Properties with swimming pools are advised to commission EICRs annually.
There are a few situations where a rental property may be exempt from needing an EICR. More details on exemptions.
The only electrical appliances checked during the EICR survey are those that are permanently installed in the property, such as wall outlets and permanent light fixtures; it does not include non-permanent appliances, such as TVs, refrigerators, cookers, and so on, which fall under PAT testing.
Our professional and fully trained EICR assessors conduct the survey. Before the process begins it helps, and in some cases is required, if you can provide floor plans, a count of all the fixtures in the property, and any information available about the property's circuitry. After the assessment, the EICR will be processed, which takes a few working days. Once complete we will send you the invoice, and then immediately on payment, the report.