EICR Certificates in Devon & The South West
Our team provides dependable EICR testing and inspecting services for landlords, businesses, property sales & insurance requests.
EICR Electrical Testing & Inspection Certificates
Our team provides dependable EICR testing and inspecting services for landlords, businesses, property sales & insurance requests.
Carried out by qualified electrical inspectors, an EICR involves a reliable inspection of wiring, circuits, and electrical appliances in a swift professional manner to identify electrical faults and old non-compliant work. By reporting on areas needing attention, an EICR helps property owners, landlords and business owners ensure the safety of occupants and compliance with regulations, promoting peace of mind and reducing the risk of electrical accidents. We aim to provide an inspection with as minimal disturbance and hassle as possible.
NAPIT Approved Electrical Inspection
We are fully Napit approved and qualified for testing, inspecting and electrical maintenance. Being Napit accredited means we follow excellent safety standards and are up-to-date and compliant with UK electrical regulations (BS 7671). Being accredited means you can be assured any remedial work carried out is up to scratch with latest regulations and as energy efficient as possible.
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What is an EICR?An EICR is a test of your fixed electrics, so plug sockets, lights, smoke alarms etc but excluding portable appliances such as hoovers and fridges. Electrical Installation Condition Report or EICR for short can lower your risk of electric shocks and fire hazards and ensure your property complies with insurance rules and laws by having a skilled specialist thoroughly evaluate your electrical systems to make sure they are safe.
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Are EICR's required?An EICR is required if you: • Let your property • Own a industrial or commercial building • Requested by insurance • Own a building open to general public An EICR is recommended if you: • Want to sell your property • Have recently bought a property from a previous owner with no recent EICR • You are worried about the overall safety of your electrical installation • The electrics are old and untested for a number of years
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How long is an EICR valid for?The standard recommended duration for an EICR certificate in a domestic premises is 5 years however this can vary with the electrical installation condition. If there is no major electrical hazards or faults but it's in a poor state in general an installation may get a satisfactory certificate but a recommendation to get another EICR sooner than 5 years.
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What happens if your property fails an EICR inspection?If your property requires repairs or improvement to pass the EICR certificate standards we would issue an unsatisfactory report & provide a quote to you for your approval. The quote may include remedial work to be carried out so that the certificate can be issued as satisfactory.
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How long does an EICR take?The time it takes to perform an EICR varies widely on the property size, condition of electrics and number of circuits. As a rough estimate a 2-3 bed house may take roughly 2-4 hours.
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Who are EICR certificates for?EICR certificates can be issued to anyone owing a electrical system in a property. EICR's are required by law for commercial property's in use by staff or the general public. Landlords must have an EICR performed before letting a property.
