Thorough Inspections. Honest Advice. Clear Reporting.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) assesses the safety and condition of your property’s fixed electrical installation. It helps identify damage, deterioration, wear, defects and non-compliances that could affect the safety of your home or business.
Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord or small business owner, an EICR provides valuable insight into the condition of your electrical installation and helps you make informed decisions about any improvements that may be required.
We don’t rush inspections to fit a price. Every EICR is carried out methodically, with the time and attention needed to provide an accurate assessment of your electrical installation—not simply to produce a certificate.
When Should You Have an EICR?
An EICR is commonly recommended at these points, and it's often a legal requirement rather than a suggestion.
Before purchasing a property
Before selling a property
Every 10 years for owner-occupied homes, or as recommended
Every 5 years for rented properties
As part of a landlord's legal obligations
For small businesses and commercial premises
Before major renovation or extension works
Following flood, fire or electrical damage
If you're experiencing recurring faults or nuisance tripping
What we inspect
We carry out a thorough assessment of the fixed electrical installation, with the extent and any limitations clearly recorded on your report.
Consumer unit
- Consumer unit condition
- Circuit protection
- RCBOs and RCDs
- Surge protection devices, where fitted
- Circuit identification and labelling
Electrical installation
- Wiring systems
- Earthing arrangements
- Main protective bonding
- Socket outlets
- Lighting circuits
- Switches and accessories
- Isolation devices
- Signs of damage, deterioration or overheating
Inspection & testing
- Visual inspection
- Continuity testing
- Insulation resistance testing, where appropriate
- Earth fault loop impedance
- Polarity
- RCD / RCBO testing
- Functional testing
Understanding your report
Once the inspection is complete, you'll receive a detailed digital report. Any observations are classified using the nationally recognised coding below, and we'll explain every one in plain English.
Danger present
Immediate action required.
Potentially dangerous
Urgent remedial work required.
Further investigation
Additional investigation required before safety can be confirmed.
Improvement recommended
A C3 observation does not by itself make an EICR unsatisfactory
We’ll explain every observation in plain English so you understand exactly what has been found and why it has been coded accordingly.
Our approach
We don't rush inspections to fit a price. Every EICR is carried out methodically, with the time it needs.
Thorough inspection without unnecessary shortcuts
Honest, impartial reporting
Clear explanations without technical jargon
Photographs of significant observations where appropriate
Digital reports delivered promptly
Transparent quotations for remedial work where requested
No pressure to proceed with us
EICR pricing
Every property is different — prices vary with the size of the installation, number of circuits and accessibility. Guide prices below.
Property
Guide price
Studio / 1 bedroom
From £250
2 bedroom
From £350
3 bedroom
From £450
4 bedroom
From £550
5 bedroom +
Quotation on request
Larger homes, HMOs, commercial premises and properties with a high number of circuits may require a tailored quotation.
Why choose HJ Electrical?
An EICR is far more than a pass or fail certificate - it's an opportunity to understand the true condition of your installation.
We take the time to inspect, test and explain our findings thoroughly, giving you the information you need to make confident decisions about your property. Whether your installation is satisfactory or requires remedial work, you'll receive an honest assessment, professional documentation and straightforward advice — without unnecessary upselling.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we're asked most often about EICRs - see the full FAQ page for more detail.
Book an EICR
Whether it's your home, a rental property or a small business, we provide detailed inspections, clear reporting and honest advice to help keep your electrical installation safe.