How often does a landlord need an EICR?

In most cases, landlords must have an EICR carried out at least every five years, or sooner if recommended in a previous report.

What happens if a property fails its EICR?

If a property does not meet safety standards, the report will detail any remedial work required and the timescales involved. Once work is completed, the installation must be re-tested.

Can landlords use another electrician for remedial work?

Yes. Landlords and letting agents are free to use any contractor they choose for remedial work following an inspection.

Landlord Electrical Safety Certificates (EICRs)

We provide professional Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) and landlord electrical safety certificates across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Whether you own a single rental property, manage multiple houses, or operate HMOs, we carry out independent electrical inspections to ensure your properties meet legal safety standards and are safe for tenants.

EICRs are inspection and testing services only. Reports are issued based solely on the condition of the electrical installation at the time of testing, with no remedial work quoted or discussed until after the report has been issued and only if requested.

Landlord Electrical Safety Requirements

Since April 2020, landlords in England have been legally required to ensure that electrical installations in rental properties are safe. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require landlords to hold a valid EICR for each rental property.

From July 2020, all new tenancies must have a valid EICR in place.
From April 2021, the same requirement applies to all existing tenancies.

In most cases, rental properties must be inspected at least once every five years by a qualified electrician, or sooner if recommended in a previous report.

What an EICR Covers

An Electrical Installation Condition Report assesses the safety of the fixed electrical installation within a rental property. This includes inspection and testing of:

Electrical wiring and circuits
Switches, sockets and outlets
Light fittings
Consumer units (fuse boxes)
Permanently connected equipment such as showers and extractor fans

What the Inspection Identifies

During an EICR, we check for issues that may present a safety risk or indicate non-compliance, including:

Overloaded or incorrectly protected circuits
Potential electric shock or fire risks
Defective, damaged or unsafe electrical work
Missing or inadequate earthing and bonding

The Landlord Electrical Safety Report

Following the inspection, you will receive a written Electrical Installation Condition Report confirming whether the installation is satisfactory for continued use. Where issues are identified, the report will clearly set out any remedial work required and the timescales involved.

Where remedial work is necessary, this must usually be completed within 28 days, or sooner if specified. Written confirmation must then be provided to tenants and, where requested, to the local authority.

EICR Classification Codes Explained

C1: Danger present. Immediate action required to remove risk.
C2: Potentially dangerous. Remedial work required.
FI: Further investigation required without delay.
C3: Improvement recommended. Not required for a satisfactory report.

Independent Inspections and Remedial Work

Electrical inspection and testing in the UK can only be carried out by fully qualified electricians. While this means we are technically competent to complete any remedial work that may be required, all inspections are carried out independently and impartially.

No repair work is quoted or discussed during the inspection. If remedial work is required, landlords and letting agents may request a separate quotation once the report has been issued, or choose to use another contractor if they prefer.

HMOs and Electrical Safety

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are subject to the same electrical safety regulations, and in some cases additional licence conditions may apply. Electrical installations in HMOs must be inspected at least every five years, and local authorities may request certificates within a shorter timeframe.

We regularly carry out EICRs for HMOs across Greater Manchester and Cheshire and are familiar with local authority requirements and licence conditions.

Areas We Cover

We carry out landlord electrical safety inspections across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, including Trafford, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Middleton, Rochdale, Oldham, Failsworth, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Northwich and Warrington.

Book Your Landlord EICR

If you require an Electrical Installation Condition Report for a rental property, you can contact us to arrange an inspection at a convenient time.

Call 07493 508 439 or 0161 611 0044, or use our online contact form to book your EICR.