You let property and you need a current condition report, either because the five years are up, because a new tenancy is starting, or because an agent or the council has asked for it. This is the one piece of electrical paperwork letting agents actually check, and the one a local authority can ask to see.
Why this comes up
A new tenancy starting and no current report for the property.
Five years since the last inspection on an existing let.
A letting agent or managing agent asking for it before taking the property on.
A local authority request.
Buying a property that is already tenanted, with no paperwork handed over.
A tenant raising a concern that needs an independent, written answer.
How we handle it
Full EICR to the same standard as any other, tested circuit by circuit.
Report issued with every observation coded, so you can see immediately whether it is satisfactory.
A copy formatted to hand straight to your tenant or your agent, without you having to summarise it.
Any C1 or C2 items priced individually, so you can see what is required rather than a single figure.
Remedial work carried out and written confirmation issued once the installation is satisfactory.
What to expect
In England, privately rented property has needed an inspection at least every five years since the 2020 regulations came in, with the report going to the tenant and to the council if they ask for it. Where a report comes back unsatisfactory there is a defined window to put the work right and confirm it in writing, so the useful thing is a report that arrives quickly with the remedials already priced. Requirements differ in Scotland and Wales and they do change, so we will confirm what currently applies to your property before you commit to anything.
What it costs
Fixed price per property. If you have several, tell us and we will price them together and book them in one run, which is cheaper for you and a better use of a day for us. Remedial work is quoted per observation.
Common questions
How often do I need one?
At least every five years for privately rented property in England, and again on change of tenancy if the existing report is close to expiring. The report itself may recommend a shorter interval for an older installation.
What happens if the report is unsatisfactory?
You have a limited window to get the C1 and C2 items put right and to confirm in writing that it has been done. That is why we price the remedials alongside the report rather than making you wait and ask.
Does my tenant get a copy?
Yes, and there is a deadline for giving it to them. New tenants should have it before they move in. We issue it in a form you can forward as it is.
Does this cover the appliances as well?
No. An EICR covers the fixed installation, the wiring, the consumer unit and the accessories. Portable appliances are a separate test, and we can do those on the same visit if you want them.
What about an HMO?
The same inspection, but HMOs carry additional obligations and are more likely to be checked. Tell us it is an HMO when you book so we scope it properly.
The property is a new build, do I still need one?
You should have the original certification from the installation, which covers you initially. The five-year cycle runs from there.
Can you deal with the agent directly?
Yes. Give us their details and we will send the report to both of you so nothing sits in your inbox waiting to be forwarded.
I have a portfolio, can you do them all?
Yes, and it is worth grouping them. We will work through them on a schedule that keeps the renewal dates from all landing in the same month next time.