Landlord electrical certificates and EICRs for businesses

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 EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) fixed wire testing is an inspection and testing process carried out on the permanent wiring and electrical systems within a building. It involves checking the condition of electrical circuits, sockets, switches, and distribution boards to ensure they are safe, compliant with regulations, and not deteriorating. The test identifies any faults, damage, or risks that could lead to electric shock or fire.  

For rental properties in the UK, it is a legal requirement to have an EICR carried out at least every 5 years or at the start of a new tenancy. Commercial properties and public buildings may also need testing every 3 to 5 years, depending on usage and risk. An EICR is also recommended for homeowners at least every 10 years or when buying, selling, or significantly altering a property.

Crouch Valley Electrical are based in South Woodham Ferrers and carry out EICR electrical testing, issuing electrical certificates for homes and businesses across Essex. Areas served include: 

Wickford

South Woodham Ferrers

Billericay

Chelmsford

Southminster

Burnham on Crouch

Rayleigh

Danbury

Great Baddow

Maldon

The Dengie

Witham

On completion of the EICR you will receive a detailed report concluding that the installation is either satisfactory or unsatisfactory with faults graded from improvement recommended through to immediately dangerous. We will then take the time to run through any queries as well as providing a no obligation quote to make good any faults you choose to repair. Finally your installation will be assessed as to when the next inspection should take place, often this is 5 years but may be shortened if there are signs of imminent degradation. 

Crouch Valley Electrical carry out EICR testing for homes and businesses near to Wickford, South Woodham Ferrers and Chelmsford at a competitive rate but often will warn customers to avoid cheap quotes which often return inadequate reports full of limitations and exemptions - these may not be sufficient to prove your installations meets insurance and statutory requirements. There is no upper or lower limit to the size of property we can test but cost will often be based on the number of circuits, fuse boards and access requirements (e.g. out of hours is normally required for retail properties).