About this service
An Electrical Installation Condition Report, or EICR, records the condition of an existing fixed electrical installation. It is based on inspection and testing of accessible parts, circuits and protective measures. The report states whether the installation is satisfactory for continued use and records any observations.
An EICR is not a certificate for new work and it is not a quotation for upgrades. It should distinguish danger, potential danger, further investigation and recommendations so the person ordering the report can understand what needs action.
Common problems we help with
Outdated or missing protective measures
Testing may identify inadequate earthing, bonding, RCD protection or fault-disconnection performance.
Damaged accessories or enclosures
Broken equipment, exposed live parts and signs of overheating are recorded according to the risk found.
Poorly altered circuits
Incorrect connections, mixed wiring, borrowed neutrals and undocumented additions can be revealed during inspection.
Insulation deterioration
Instrument testing can identify leakage or damaged insulation that is not visible during normal use.
How we carry out the work
Agree the extent and limitations
We confirm the property areas, occupied rooms, circuit quantity and any equipment that cannot be isolated.
Inspect and test
The consumer unit, accessories, earthing and a representative sample of the installation are inspected, with circuit tests completed safely.
Report clearly
Results, observations, classification codes, limitations and the recommended date for the next inspection are recorded.
What is normally included?
- Initial discussion about the property, symptoms, priorities and timescale
- Assessment of the relevant circuit, equipment, access and existing protection
- A written scope for the proposed eicr testing work
- The agreed installation or repair work, with disruption kept to a reasonable minimum
- Inspection, electrical testing and appropriate handover documentation
Before the work starts
- The purpose of the inspection and the person who will rely on the report
- The number, accessibility and labelling of circuits
- Previous certificates, alterations and known defects
- Whether operational areas need phased testing or out-of-hours access
What affects the price?
The price depends on the existing installation and the amount of work required. For eicr testing, the main factors normally include:
- Circuit count and distribution-board quantity
- Access to accessories, plant and tenanted rooms
- Quality of existing circuit schedules and records
- Extent of follow-up investigation or separately authorised remedial work
Testing, certificates and handover
Once the installation work is complete, we inspect and test it and provide the records that apply to the job.
- An identified inspection or test record
- Recorded results and observations for the agreed inspection
- An explanation of priorities and recommended actions
- A separate quotation where remedial work is requested
EICR Testing questions
Does an EICR pass or fail?
The report records the installation as satisfactory or unsatisfactory for continued use based on the observations and codes recorded.
Will the inspection cause damage?
Inspection is mainly visual and instrument-based, but some accessories may need opening. Any agreed limitations should be recorded.
Does the price include repairs?
Normally no. The inspection and report are separate from remedial work unless the quotation states otherwise.
Booking the work
What happens after you contact us
1. Discuss the job
Tell us about the property, the symptoms or the result you want. Photographs and model numbers are often helpful.
2. Inspect and quote
We check the relevant installation and give you a written quotation showing what is included.
3. Complete and test
We carry out the agreed work, verify it electrically and explain any controls, labels or certificates at handover.