EICR Testing and Electrical Inspection Reports
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal inspection of your property's wiring, consumer unit and circuits carried out by a qualified electrician. It confirms whether the installation is safe and flags any faults. Sidcup Electrical carries out EICR testing across Sidcup and the surrounding 20 mile radius with clear reports and fast turnaround.
An EICR tells you exactly what state your wiring is in. It's a full inspection of the consumer unit, circuits, sockets and earthing, checked against current wiring regulations.
I test every circuit properly, not just a visual check, then give you a clear written report in plain English. If anything needs fixing, you get an honest quote for the remedial work, not a scare tactic to sell unnecessary jobs.
Landlords get their certificate fast, homeowners get peace of mind, and either way you get a report you can actually understand.
What's included
Full circuit testing
Every circuit is tested with proper equipment, not just a visual walk round.
Plain English report
You get a written report explaining exactly what was found, coded by severity.
Fast turnaround
Reports are usually issued quickly after testing so landlords are not left waiting.
Honest remedial quotes
If work is needed, you get a clear price with no pressure to over-spec the job.
Landlord and letting agent friendly
Booking, testing and paperwork handled quickly to fit compliance deadlines.
Fully qualified and insured
All testing carried out by a fully qualified, insured electrician.
How it works
1. Book a test date
Call or send an enquiry and I will find a slot that works around tenants or your own schedule.
2. Full inspection
Every circuit, the consumer unit and earthing are tested against current wiring regulations.
3. Report issued
You receive a written report explaining any findings in plain English, coded by severity.
4. Remedial work if needed
Any required work is quoted honestly and can usually be booked in straight away.
EICR Testing questions
The cost depends on the size of the property and number of circuits. A typical family home is more affordable than a large HMO. Call 07891 438223 for a straight price based on your property.
Most residential EICRs take between two and four hours depending on the number of circuits and accessibility of the consumer unit and sockets.
Landlords need a new EICR at least every five years, or sooner if the previous report flagged issues. Homeowners are generally advised to test every ten years, or when buying a property.
Yes. Landlords in England are legally required to have a valid EICR for every rental property, renewed at least every five years, with a copy provided to tenants.
A failed or unsatisfactory EICR means remedial work is needed to bring the installation up to standard. You will get a clear, itemised quote and the work can usually be booked in quickly.
Yes, though power to individual circuits will be switched off briefly while they are tested. Most homeowners and tenants stay in the property throughout.
It checks the consumer unit, earthing, bonding, circuit protection and the condition of visible wiring and accessories, confirming whether the installation is safe to continue in use.
No. An EICR tests the fixed wiring installation itself, while PAT testing checks individual portable appliances. Landlords typically need an EICR, not PAT testing, unless furnished appliances are provided.
It is not a strict legal requirement to sell, but many buyers and solicitors now request one, and it can speed up a sale by giving confidence in the electrical condition.
Sidcup Electrical carries out EICR testing across Sidcup, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Woolwich, Greenwich, Lewisham and the wider 20 mile radius.