Landlord EICR's Bristol & Bath
Electrical Inspection Condition Reports
Electrical Safety Experts
With many landlords unaware of all the recent changes in legislation, and continually updated policies, we want to make sure you’re up-to-date of the new EICR laws affecting private landlords.
From 1st June 2020, private landlords in England, like you, will be required to have the electrical installation in their rental properties checked by a qualified electrician to ensure they’re safe.
This means that:
- Electrical installations must be inspected and tested prior to the start of the new tenancy from 1st July 2020
- Checks must be carried out on any existing tenancies by 1st April 2021
- These checks must be carried out on a 5 yearly basis
- A copy of the most recent electrical safety condition report (EICR) must be provided to both new and retained tenants.
So, if you’re a private landlord with homes in and around the Bath and Bristol areas, we’d love to talk with you, to take care of your Electrical compliance and make everything as straightforward as possible for you.
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I've used MJP Electrical based in Bristol for my electrical work for several years now. They always deliver an excellent service. Most recently I had an EV charge point (Pod Point) installed. Despite the COVID-19 restrictions they were able to safely carry out the work observing social distancing at all times due to the work being outside. I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Adam Jaufurally
5/14/2020 Very happy .. two outdoor sockets fitted. Work was completed promptly and totally tidy after. Was kept informed from enquiry to completion .. Highly recommended.
Clare Parker
7/02/2020- Amazing work done by David, friendly professional and thorough. Reasonable prices and the home feels so much safer now! Will definitely use then again and would recommend to anyone.
Josh Ditte
6/26/2020 MJP Electrical have done numerous jobs for me in my house in St George Bristol from Nee consumer unit, New kitchen lighting and power, New bathroom lights and fan, New cooker circuit, air conditioning, new sockets and lights. I was very pleased with the price and quality of the work. I would recommend MJP to anyone who wants to work with an honest and reliable electrician. Many thanks again John
John Wheatley
5/14/2020 - Mark has carried out various projects for me commercially and at home - of different sizes. He always makes all the costs really clear and goes to great pains to track down items that fit within my budget. Service is always exceptional, punctual and everywhere is always left spotless. Thanks - 5 star!
Jay Grocott
11/26/2019 Very happy with the rewire of our house. After failing an inspection alot of work needed doing to get the place up to standard.
Not the cheapest but experience has taught us that 'you get what you pay for' so to have everything sorted with no after pains is great!
A very tidy job, a few amendments to the original fittings including alarms, sensors, a fan,and everything is safe and signed off.Very happy and would definitely recommend.
S Hartley
3/08/2020
Frequently asked questions
Let us answer your important questions
A: An electrical installation condition report (EICR) identifies any damage, deterioration, defects and/or conditions which may give rise to danger along with observations for which improvement is recommended.
A: Prices are as follows:
- One bedroom flat – expect to pay from £120.
- Two bedroom flat – expect to pay around £120 to £150.
- Three bedroom flat – costs are between £180 and £210.
- One to two bedroom house – inspection costs between £150 and £180.
- Three to four bedroom house – expect to pay anything between £200 and £250.
- Five bedroom house and larger – costs start from £300 and will depend on the size of the house.
A: From 1st June 2020, private landlords in England will be required to have the electrical installation in their rental properties checked by a qualified electrician to ensure that they are safe.
This means that:
• Electrical installations must be inspected and tested prior to the start of a new tenancy from 1st July 2020
• Checks must be carried out on any existing tenancies by 1st April 2021
These checks must then be carried out on a five yearly basis.
A copy of the most recent electrical safety condition report (EICR) must be provided to both new and retained tenants.
The landlord is responsible for making sure that the person who completes the check is suitably competent. Using an electrician or firm that is a member of an accredited registration scheme operated by a recognized body will give you the confidence that this has been achieved.
A: Electrical installations are not immune to the process of ageing, deterioration and even general wear and tear. For this reason, an EICR should be conducted at regular intervals. British Standard BS 76719 (IET Wiring Regulations) recommends the following intervals for businesses, landlords and homeowners:
- Businesses – employers are recommended to have an EICR test undertaken once every five years.
- Buy-to-let or rented property – landlords should have an EICR test done every five years or when new tenants enter the property.
- Homeowners – an EICR is recommended every 10 years. If the property has a swimming pool, this should be tested once every year.
A: Electrical installation condition report
As a homeowner, you want the peace of mind that the electrics in your home are safe. The building regulations require your electrical installation is tested every ten years if you own your home, and every five years if you are a landlord or live in rented accommodation.
The Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), previously known as the Periodic Inspection Report, is carried out by a qualified electrician and involves the following:
- Inspection of earthing system and supply characteristics.
- Inspection of the consumer unit or fuse board.
- Inspection of methods of installation and wiring.
- Inspection of a sample of switches, sockets and other fixtures including light fittings.
- Checking and testing the polarity of the installation.
- Checking and testing earth continuity of circuits.
- Checking and testing the integrity of the insulation of cabling
- Testing protective devices to ensure they work to protect you and your family from electric shock.
A: around 3-4 hours
It is generally recommended that an EICR is carried out every ten years (five for privately rented properties) or when there is a change of occupancy in a dwelling. Typically an EICR will take around 3-4 hours to complete, depending on the size of a property and the number of circuits requiring testing.
A: An EICR will check if your property’s electrics have any faults that cannot be identified through a visual check. A number of faults may occur, such as electrical circuits being overloaded or overheating during use. If any electrical circuit is not properly installed – for example, without earthing or bonding to safely secure the electrics – it may potentially cause a fire or shock hazard. EICR testing will identify any defective electrical work within the system.
A visual check can also be performed to give you a quick analysis of how safe your property is. This will look for broken sockets and light switches, damaged cables and scorching / burn marks as a result of overloading the power outlet. It will also look at the residual current device (RCD) for the circuits that operate the bathrooms and gardens. It is recommended that this visual check is completed at regular intervals in between the more in-depth EICR tests.After the test has been completed, the testing engineer will produce a certificate for you. It will detail any damages, deterioration, defects or other dangerous conditions. It will also highlight anything that doesn’t match the present day safety standards and things that might put people at risk.Should the EICR test come back as negative, the EICR will be classed as “unsatisfactory” meaning that the required work needs to be done, without delay, to remove the risk to those living or working at the property. As well as returning an “unsatisfactory” result, the report will detail which electrical system(s) failed the test. Work required is classified using the following codes:</p?
- C1 – ‘danger is present’, risk of injury is likely and immediate action is required.
- C2 – potentially dangerous and remedial action is needed urgently.
- C3 – improvement to your electrical system is recommended. C3 is the only classification code that can appear on a report and still pass the EICR test.
Once your electrical system has passed the inspection fully and any urgent remedial work has been completed, you will be provided with an EICR Certificate of Safety, giving you peace of mind that your electrics are safe.
A: While there isn’t any legislation that specifically says homeowners, businesses or landlords should have an EICR certificate, laws such as the Landlord and Tenants Act (1985) and Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) outline the responsibilities that landlords and employers have with regards to the safety of tenants and employees respectively. The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 also require that precautions are taken against the risk of injury sustained from electricity used in work activities.
