EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) in City of London

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14 electricians for eicr (electrical installation condition report) in City of London

Blox Solutions Ltd

City of London, EC2V 7AE

Dalkia Facilities Limited

City of London, EC2R 7HJ

Evo Digital Technologies Limited

City of London, EC3M 5JD

G3 Contracting and Solutions Ltd

City of London, EC4M 7JN

Harrison How Ltd

City of London, EC2M 5QQ

KCS Electrics LTD

City of London, EC3V 9BQ

MJZ Electrical Services Ltd

City of London, EC2N 1HN

OCS UK&I Limited

City of London, EC3V 0AS

Pemberton Global Ltd

City of London, EC2M 5QQ

Roman Electrical Limited

City of London, EC4N 6NP

SGE Group Ltd

City of London, EC2V 7HY

Strucktor UK Ltd

City of London, EC4N 6AP

T Clarke Contracting Ltd

City of London, EC3A 8BF

Vital Energi Utilities Limited

City of London, EC1N 2LE

About eicr (electrical installation condition report) in City of London

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection and testing of the fixed electrical installation in a property — the wiring, consumer unit, sockets, switches, and protective devices. A qualified electrician carries out a series of visual inspections and electrical tests, then issues a report grading any defects using classification codes (C1, C2, C3, and FI). The EICR tells you whether your electrics are safe, and what needs fixing if they are not.

An EICR is the only way to verify that your electrical installation is safe and compliant with current standards. Wiring deteriorates over time — connections loosen, insulation degrades, and older installations may lack the protective devices required by modern regulations. An EICR is legally required every 5 years for rental properties in England, and recommended every 10 years for owner-occupied homes (5 years if the property is over 25 years old). It is also required when buying or selling a property, and for insurance or mortgage purposes.

What's included

Full visual inspection of the fixed electrical installation
Dead testing — insulation resistance, continuity, and polarity
Live testing — earth fault loop impedance and prospective fault current
RCD trip time testing on all residual current devices
Inspection of the consumer unit, main earthing, and bonding
Testing of all accessible circuits, sockets, and lighting points
Classification of all observations using C1/C2/C3/FI codes
Completed EICR document with schedule of inspections and test results
Verbal summary and explanation of any defects found
Recommended date for the next inspection

Typical cost

EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) in City of London typically costs £150–£350 per inspection. Every job is different — describe what you need and a qualified electrician will quote you directly.

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Regulations & standards

BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (IET Wiring Regulations, 18th Edition): The national standard for electrical installation in the UK. An EICR tests the installation against the requirements of BS 7671, including circuit protection, earthing, bonding, and cable sizing.
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020: Requires landlords in England to have the electrical installation in their rental property inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years, and to provide a copy of the EICR to tenants within 28 days.
Part P of the Building Regulations (Approved Document P): While Part P primarily covers new installation work, remedial work identified by an EICR that involves notifiable work (such as a consumer unit replacement or new circuit) must comply with Part P.

EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) FAQs

How often do I need an EICR?

For rental properties in England, an EICR is legally required every 5 years. For owner-occupied homes, the IET recommends every 10 years, or every 5 years if the property is over 25 years old. A new EICR is also recommended when buying a property, after major renovation work, or when changing tenants.

What do the EICR codes mean?

C1 means 'danger present' — immediate action is required and the electrician may isolate the circuit on the spot. C2 means 'potentially dangerous' — urgent remedial work is needed (within 28 days for rentals). C3 means 'improvement recommended' — not a safety risk but would benefit from upgrading. FI means 'further investigation required' — the electrician has found something that needs more invasive testing to diagnose.

What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?

An unsatisfactory result means one or more C1 or C2 codes were found. You should arrange for the remedial work to be carried out by a qualified electrician, then have the installation retested to confirm the defects have been resolved. For rental properties, this must be done within 28 days.

Will I lose power during the EICR?

Yes, temporarily. The electrician needs to turn off individual circuits and sometimes the entire supply to carry out dead tests. Each circuit is typically off for 5-15 minutes. The total downtime is usually under an hour across the full inspection. Sensitive electronics should be saved beforehand.

Can any electrician carry out an EICR?

An EICR should be carried out by a qualified electrician who holds the City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) inspection and testing qualification. For rental properties, the regulations require a 'qualified and competent person'. Using an electrician registered with NICEIC, NAPIT, or ELECSA ensures they meet this standard.

Is an EICR the same as an electrical safety certificate?

An EICR is often informally called an 'electrical safety certificate' or 'landlord electrical certificate', but it is specifically a condition report on the existing installation — not a certificate of new work. An Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) is issued for new installations, while a Minor Works Certificate covers small additions. The EICR assesses the overall condition of what is already there.