About this service
Landlord electrical safety covers the fixed installation, appropriate inspection intervals, remedial work and the records supplied to tenants. In England, electrical safety regulations require covered rented homes to be inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, or sooner if the report requires it.
The landlord must understand whether the report is satisfactory, arrange required investigative or remedial work within the applicable timescale, keep written evidence and supply documents to tenants and the local authority when required.
Common problems we help with
EICR is due before a tenancy starts
Inspection access and any remedial work need planning before a new tenant occupies the property.
Report contains C1, C2 or FI observations
Danger, potential danger and further investigation require action, not just filing the report.
Previous paperwork is incomplete
A consumer-unit certificate or minor-works certificate is not automatically a current condition report for the whole installation.
Tenant reports heat, tripping or damage
A valid EICR does not remove the need to respond to faults that develop between inspections.
How we carry out the work
Review dates and records
We check available reports, certificates, property changes and the date by which inspection is required.
Inspect the fixed installation
Accessible wiring, accessories, consumer units and protective measures are inspected and tested.
Resolve and document findings
Required remedial work is scoped separately, completed and supported by the appropriate written confirmation.
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 landlord electrical safety 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 exact result expected from the landlord electrical safety work
- Condition and capacity of the existing circuit
- Cable routes, access and protection of finishes
- Testing, certification and any future requirements
What affects the price?
The price depends on the existing installation and the amount of work required. For landlord electrical safety, the main factors normally include:
- Extent of the work and material specification
- Accessibility and working conditions
- Alterations needed to the existing installation
- Inspection, testing and documentation
Testing, certificates and handover
Once the installation work is complete, we inspect and test it and provide the records that apply to the job.
- Completed electrical test results
- Applicable certificate or minor-works record
- Operating and isolation explanation
- A written record of the completed work
Landlord Electrical Safety questions
How often is an EICR required for a rented home in England?
Covered rented homes must be inspected at least every five years, or sooner where the previous report specifies.
What makes an EICR unsatisfactory?
Observations classified as C1, C2 or FI lead to an unsatisfactory outcome. C3 is an improvement recommendation.
Can the tenant stay during testing?
Often yes, but circuits will be isolated and access is needed throughout. Vacant access is usually quicker and less disruptive.
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.