An inspection report you can actually read.
An EICR tells you whether an installation is safe to keep using — and if you’re a landlord in England, the law says you need one. Ours come at a fixed price, with the findings explained in plain English on a phone call, not just codes on a PDF.
Fixed prices: 1–2 bed £185 · 3 bed £225 · 4 bed £265 · 5+ bed £320, inc. VAT
What’s included
- Visual inspection plus dead and live testing of the installation
- A sample of accessories opened and inspected, not just looked at
- Every observation coded (C1, C2, C3, FI) and explained in plain English
- A phone call walking you through the findings — included, always
- A written quote for any remedial work, priced separately and without pressure
- Optional smoke and CO alarm check while we’re there (+£40)
Certification issued: Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
How it goes
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Book a slot
Dawn books you in and confirms access — vacant properties can be done with a key pickup from an agent.
Usually within the week
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The inspection
Power goes off in stages while we test. We work around tenants and put everything back as found.
2–4 hours depending on size
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Report and call
The report lands in your inbox with a call to explain what matters, what can wait, and what’s cosmetic.
Within 48 hours
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Remedials, if needed
C1 and C2 items quoted separately. Use us or don’t — the report is yours either way.
Quote within 3 working days
What moves the price
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Our fixed prices are banded by bedrooms — that tracks circuits closely enough that we don’t need to haggle. |
| Occupied or vacant | Same price either way; occupied homes just need a bit more scheduling care around tenants. |
| A previous report | If you have the last EICR, send it over — it speeds up the inspection and gives useful history. |
| Add-ons | Smoke and CO alarm checks are £40 alongside an EICR. Worth doing while the tester is out. |
Questions we actually get asked
How often does a landlord need an EICR?
In England: at least every five years, and at every change of tenancy the report must be valid and given to the new tenant within 28 days. Local authorities can demand a copy within 7 days.
What happens if the report is “unsatisfactory”?
C1 or C2 observations make it unsatisfactory, and remedial work must be done within 28 days (sooner for a C1). We quote remedials separately and re-issue confirmation once done.
What do the codes mean?
C1: danger present, we make it safe on the spot. C2: potentially dangerous, fix within 28 days. C3: improvement recommended but not required. FI: further investigation needed. The phone call is where these become plain English.
Do homeowners need one?
Not legally, but it’s the honest first step before spending money on anything electrical. It’s also how we’ll tell you your house doesn’t need the rewire someone else quoted for.
Will you fail it just to win remedial work?
No — and you should be suspicious of anyone whose reports always find work. Codes follow BS 7671, the report is yours, and you’re free to take remedials anywhere. Most of ours pass.
Tell us what needs doing.
Use the instant estimate tool for a realistic price range in two minutes, or call the office and speak to Dawn.