EICR Testing & Electrical Inspection
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection and test of your fixed electrical installation — your consumer unit, wiring, sockets, switches and connected accessories. It tells you, in plain terms, whether your installation is safe to keep using.
I carry out EICRs to the BS 7671 wiring regulations, assess every circuit methodically, and give you a clear report with any issues coded and explained — not a list of jargon designed to sell you work you don’t need.
- Works to BS 7671
- EICR & Inspection Qualified
- Marine Engineering QC Inspector
- Fully Insured
Service snapshot
Best for
Homeowners, landlords and businesses that need a formal safety inspection.
Good choice when
You need to verify that fixed wiring is safe, compliant, or suitable for letting, sale, insurance or periodic maintenance.
Problem it solves
Uncertainty about whether an electrical installation is safe to keep using.
What’s included
Full visual inspection
A thorough check of your consumer unit, accessories, bonding and visible wiring for damage, wear and non-compliance.
Dead & live testing
Circuit-by-circuit testing — continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, earth fault loop impedance and RCD operation.
Clear coded report
Every observation coded C1, C2, C3 or FI with a plain-English explanation of what it means and how urgent it is.
Honest recommendations
A straight answer on what needs doing, what can wait, and a no-pressure quote for any remedial work.
Best for / Not for
Best for
- Homeowners who haven’t had a test in 10+ years (or don’t know when the last one was)
- Landlords meeting their legal duty to test rented properties
- Buyers and sellers wanting certainty before a sale
- Businesses needing periodic compliance checks
Not for
- Emergency callouts where there is immediate danger - use urgent fault-finding support first
- Minor one-off fixes without an inspection requirement
Pricing
EICR pricing depends on the size of the property and the number of circuits (consumer unit ways). Message me with your property type for a fixed quote — no surprises.
Related services
Landlord Certificates
Stay compliant with Scottish landlord regulations. EICRs and electrical safety certificates for rented properties, with fast turnaround and clear reporting.
Fault Finding
Tripping breakers, dead sockets, intermittent faults? Methodical diagnosis from a maintenance engineer who finds the root cause — not just the symptom.
Electrical Maintenance
Planned and reactive electrical maintenance for homes and businesses — fault finding, lighting, sockets and safe, tidy repairs.
Frequently asked questions
How often do I need an EICR?
For owner-occupied homes, every 10 years is the general recommendation. For rented properties in Scotland, landlords must have a valid EICR at least every 5 years. Businesses are typically every 5 years, sooner in higher-risk environments.
What do the EICR codes mean?
C1 means danger present (immediate action required), C2 means potentially dangerous (urgent remedial action), C3 means improvement recommended (not a fail), and FI means further investigation is required. A report is “satisfactory” only if there are no C1, C2 or FI items.
How long does an EICR take?
A typical 2–3 bedroom home takes around 2–4 hours depending on the number of circuits and access. Larger or commercial premises take longer. I’ll give you a realistic time when I quote.
Will my power be off during the test?
Parts of the test require circuits to be temporarily isolated, so there will be short periods without power. I’ll plan around you wherever possible and keep disruption to a minimum.
Ready to book eicr testing?
Tell me what inspection, testing, fault finding or maintenance you need and I’ll come back to you quickly with honest advice and a clear price.