An Electrical Installation Certificate Report (EICR) is a detailed inspection to check for danger within your property’s electrical systems and installations. EICRs should only be carried out by certified electricians who are fully insured, qualified and experienced to undertake such an important task relating to safety.
EICR exists to certify that the wiring and electrical installations in your property in Charlton are in a safe condition therefore avoiding danger, such as electrical fires and shocks, to your tenants, customers and visitors.
Carrying out a through EICR in Charlton SE7 requires multiple tests to be performed on the electrical systems of your property. Among the tests we perform at Certified Electricians London Ltd are:
- Bonding test
- Earth measurement reading
- Continuity of CPC
- Continuity of ring
- Polarity test
- Insulation resistance
- Earth fault loop impedance
- RCD test
- Visual circuit observation
We only employ certified electricians that live locally and have decades of experience in identifying faults in electrical systems spanning all different types of properties in Charlton.
The time entailed to complete your inspection will depend on the size of your property. A 3-bedroom property in Charlton will take approximately 3-4 hours. We are proud of our clear , competitive transparent pricing structure and our prices can be found below. If you have any further questions on pricing or the time it will take for your property please do hesitate to get in touch. We are here to help in any way we can.
All properties should be retested periodically to ensure optimal safety and eliminate the possibility of electrical danger and risk. Once completed you will have peace of mind regarding the safety of your electrical systems and installations in your property and know that visitors, tenants and employees who work and live in the property are also safe.
Retest periods vary for different property types, to ensure the best possible safety tests should be performed on the following intervals:
Domestic Property: 10 years
Rented Houses: 5 years
Other Property Types: Please enquire
If you are a Landlord or business owner in Charlton then an EICR is a mandatory legal requirement every 5 years. Failure to comply with the law will result in prosecution from the authorities, you are also held responsible if there is an electrical fire on your property if you have failed to observe the law and carry out the necessary checks and adjustments.
Even though it is not a legal requirement if you are not a landlord or business owner, obtaining an EICR when selling or buying a property provides helpful information and clarity on the condition of the property.
An EICR is also useful for general peace of mind when considering your electrical system to ensure your property is safe.
In these times of rising energy bills an EICR is a useful tool to identify areas for efficiency and concern, improving your energy consumption, making your property more energy efficient, saving you money.
An EICR will also highlight electrical faults early before they can create costly damage in your property.
At Certified Electricians London Ltd we are NICEIC registered, hold full public and professional liability insurance and are qualified to the highest national standards in testing and inspecting electrical installations. Charlton is a great place to live and work and we have been working in the area for many years and are familiar with the full scope of properties from updating some of the older traditional homes and buildings right through to the newer developments. Let us give you the peace of mind of our experience and professionalism and contact us to book your EICR, we look forward to hearing from you.
Certified Electricians London Ltd take the time to perform all the required tests to ensure your property’s electrical systems are completely safe for you and your visitors and residents.
We thoroughly test: every single cable in your property: all sockets, all lights, all light switches to ensure your safety. We record our observations and recommend what remedial action could be taken if a fault is encountered in easy to understand, jargon free report. We can provide a free no obligation quote for any remedial works.
Code C1
This observation means “Danger present. Risk of injury. Immediate remedial action required”
This code denotes an issue that presents an immediate threat to the safety of occupants, guests, and customers on the premises
Code C2
This observation means “Potentially dangerous, urgent remedial action required”
The homeowner is at risk of shock
Code C3
This observation appearing in an EICR report means “Improvement recommended”
A code C3 denotes that there is a non-compliance with the safety code, but it does not present immediate or potential danger.
EICRs generated by Certified Electricians London Ltd are trusted and displayed across Charlton and the wider London area. We are the trusted local professionals for EICR inspections with many repeat customers. If you’re looking to book an EICR report with us, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We also provide Commercial/Industrial Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) Please contact us for a quote