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Electrical Testing & Inspection

Periodic inspection and testing of fixed electrical installations, reported on an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), plus targeted testing and fault diagnosis for homes, rented property and business premises.

Which electrical test do you need?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) checks the condition of the fixed wiring: the consumer unit, circuits, sockets, switches and fixed equipment. It doesn't cover plug-in appliances, which are checked by PAT testing.

Landlords in England, private and, since 2025, social, must have an EICR at least every five years. For homeowners it's optional but sensible when buying, after a long gap, or if you notice warning signs. Employers must keep workplace electrical systems safe under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, which don't set a fixed interval.

Since 15 October 2026, reports are made to BS 7671 Amendment 4. Only a C1 or C2 makes a report unsatisfactory; landlords must still act on any further investigation within 28 days.

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