An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) also known as a Landlord test or periodic inspection is a thorough test of your electrical system and installations. An EICR inspection will determine if the electrical items and systems in your property are in a satisfactory condition to continue to use. An EICR will check for danger within your property’s electrical system, therefore avoiding electric shocks or electric fires. If you are looking for an EICR inspection in Greenwich it must only be conducted by certified electricians who are fully insured, qualified and experienced to undertake such an important task relating to safety in your property.
With our extensive experience of conducting EICRs in Greenwich SE10 we can guide you through the process. We will ensure the required multiple tests will be carried out on the electrical systems of your property. Among the tests we perform at Certified Electricians London Ltd are Earth measurement reading, bonding test, continuity of CPC, continuity of ring, insulation resistance, polarity test, earth fault loop impedance, RCD test and visual circuit observation. All our electricians are local so we are never too far away when you need us, they are also certified and have extensive experience in identifying faults in electrical systems spanning all types of properties in Greenwich from the older traditional properties to the new builds.
The time required to perform your EICR Inspection will depend on the size of your property. For example, a 3-bedroom property on average takes will take approximately 3-4 hours. Our affordable transparent EICR prices can be found below, for more details or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
As an EICR is an important safety check for your property, all properties should be re-tested periodically. Retest periods vary for different property types and to ensure optimal safety, tests should be performed at the following intervals:
Domestic Property: 10 years
Rented Houses: 5 years
Other Property Types: Please enquire
If you are a Landlord or business owner an EICR is a legal requirement and your property must have an EICR inspection every 5 years by law. Failure to comply will result in prosecution and you will be held responsible for any shocks, fires and damage to the property. The EICR is in place to ensure the safety of the people living, working and visiting your property.
While an EICR is not a legal requirement when selling or buying a property, it can be very helpful in giving the potential buyer additional information and clarity on the condition of the property.
Regular EICR inspections are also useful for general peace of mind and safety in your home Faulty or old wiring are the main causes of electrical fires in homes. An EICR can also help keep your energy usage down by checking that your electrical systems and equipment are working efficiently. therefore reducing your energy bills
EICR inspections are useful in highlighting potential problems before they worsen therefore avoiding costly damage to your property, saving you money. It is cheaper to detect and rectify faults at an early stage rather than leaving them to get worse and deal with costly repairs.
Certified Electricians London Ltd are your local EICR experts. 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. We take customer safety and service extremely seriously and are here to help. Please get in touch to book an EICR or to ask any questions you may have.
We take your safety seriously and will take the time to perform all the required tests and inspections to ensure your property and electrical systems in SE10 are completely safe. We identify areas of damage or those that present danger or risk or likely to produce electric shocks or fires.
We 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 an easy to understand report.
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.
Certified Electricians London Ltd are a small local company that likes to provide excellent customer service, and we hope to continue to work for you for years to come. We are not happy unless our customers are happy. We hope that you will choose us to perform your EICR in Greenwich as our EICR certificates are trusted and displayed across SE10 and the wider area. If you’re looking to book an EICR inspection in Greenwich please get in touch for a free no obligation quote.
We also provide Commercial/Industrial Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) Please contact us for a quote