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EICR inspections in Cambridge

Need an electrical report for a rental property, or want to understand the condition of your wiring? We carry out EICR inspections for homes and business premises, explain the findings and discuss any repairs or further investigation needed.

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Electrical installation test equipment at a consumer unit

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What an EICR can tell you

If you're unsure about your wiring, an EICR gives you a clearer picture of its condition. We inspect and test the agreed parts of the installation, including wiring, accessories and protective measures, and record the findings. We'll explain the scope and any areas we couldn't access.

Inspection is useful when managing rental property, taking responsibility for premises or investigating concerns. It differs from an Electrical Installation Certificate for new work. PAT testing concerns appliances and does not substitute for checking fixed wiring.

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Landlord electrical safety requirements in England

For rented properties covered by England’s electrical safety regulations, installations must be inspected and tested by a competent qualified person at least every five years, or sooner where the report specifies. Government guidance explains the duties and exclusions.

Landlords must provide the report to existing tenants within 28 days and to new tenants before occupation. Required investigative or remedial work must be completed within 28 days or the shorter period specified in the report. Retain written confirmation and follow the requirements for supplying it to tenants and the local authority.

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Preparing an occupied property for testing

We'll talk through access and power interruptions before testing, so you and anyone using the property can plan ahead. If you have previous reports or certificates, have them ready for the visit. We'll need access to the consumer unit and relevant sockets and fittings, with any restrictions agreed and recorded.

Tests can require power interruptions. Discuss alarms, sensitive equipment and occupants working from home. Agree tenant access in advance. The duration depends on the installation, condition and accessibility; the number of bedrooms alone does not establish an accurate appointment length.

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C1, C2, C3 and FI: interpreting the findings

An electrical report can be difficult to follow if you're unfamiliar with the codes. We'll explain what the observations mean for your property. C1 means danger is present, C2 identifies a potentially dangerous condition, and FI calls for further investigation without delay. These findings make a report unsatisfactory; C3 recommends an improvement and doesn't do so on its own.

An older installation is not automatically unsatisfactory solely because it differs from a newer standard. Observations should explain the condition and its significance. Ask which circuit or item is affected and what would resolve the finding.

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Remedial works and between-tenancy maintenance

If your report identifies a problem, we can discuss the remedial work with you. We'll distinguish repairs, further investigation and optional improvements so you understand the proposed next step. The inspection identifies issues; any follow-up work needs its own agreed scope.

We provide remedial works, rental property electrical maintenance and inspections between tenancies. Discuss damage, alterations or concerns since the last inspection. A change of tenant is not itself a blanket reason to discard an otherwise current report.

Keep the original inspection report and relevant completion records together. An installation certificate for a repair does not automatically replace the full condition report. Ask what evidence confirms that the particular findings have been addressed.

A common question

Is an EICR the same as an electrical safety certificate?

People often use 'electrical safety certificate' to mean an EICR, but they aren't always asking for the same document. Tell us why you need it and we'll explain the appropriate inspection or certification. An EICR reports on an existing installation; new electrical work can need different certificates.

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