East Grinstead · Sussex · Surrey · Kent
EICR reports in East Grinstead for landlords, homes & businesses
An Electrical Installation Condition Report checks the wiring, consumer unit and circuits in a property against BS 7671, the UK wiring regulations. We carry out EICRs on rented properties, family homes and commercial premises, and explain every finding in plain English.
Who needs one
Three reasons people book an EICR
Landlords
A legal requirement for private rented homes in England, at least every five years and before new tenants move in.
Homeowners
Before buying or selling, after moving in, or when an older home has never had its wiring checked.
Businesses
To meet your duties under the Electricity at Work Regulations, and because insurers often ask for one. We're IRATA rope access trained, so we can inspect high-level equipment in warehouses, factories and industrial sites without scaffolding.
For landlords
What the law requires
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 set out what landlords must do. Councils can fine up to £30,000 per breach.
We send reports to you or your letting agent as soon as they're done, and we can carry out any remedial work within the deadline.
- 5 yearsMaximum time between inspections, or sooner if the report says so
- Before move-inNew tenants must get a copy before they occupy the property
- 28 daysGive existing tenants a copy within 28 days of the inspection
- 28 daysComplete remedial or investigative work, or sooner if the report says so
- 7 daysSupply a copy to the local council if it asks for one
Observation codes
What the codes on your report mean
Every issue found is given one of four codes. Any C1, C2 or FI makes the overall report unsatisfactory.
Danger present
Risk of injury now. We make it safe before we leave.
UnsatisfactoryPotentially dangerous
Not dangerous today, but could become so. Needs urgent repair.
UnsatisfactoryFurther investigation
Something needs a closer look before it can be coded.
UnsatisfactoryImprovement recommended
Safe, but doesn't meet the current regulations. Optional.
Still satisfactoryHow often
Recommended intervals
| Property | Maximum interval | Also inspect |
|---|---|---|
| Private rented home | 5 years | Before each new tenancy |
| Owner-occupied home | 10 years | When the property changes hands |
| Offices, shops & commercial | 5 years | When the occupier changes |
| Industrial units | 3 years | After major alterations |
Rented homes follow the 2020 regulations. Other intervals are the maximums recommended in IET Guidance Note 3. The inspector may set a shorter interval based on the condition of the installation.
On the day
How an EICR works
Visual inspection
Consumer unit, sockets, switches, fittings and visible cables checked for damage and wear.
Testing
Circuits tested with the power off, then live tests including RCD trip times.
Report
A full report with every observation coded and an overall result.
Remedial quote
If anything needs fixing, a clear written quote to put it right.
Our work
What we find on inspections
Older installations often need more than a quick look. These are from recent commercial inspections.
FAQs
Common questions
How long does an EICR take?
Most houses and flats take a few hours. Larger homes and commercial premises take longer. The power is switched off for parts of the inspection, and we agree timings with you or your tenants in advance.
What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?
A C1, C2 or FI code makes the report unsatisfactory. We give you a written quote for the remedial work, and once it's done we issue the paperwork confirming it, which landlords need to keep with the report.
Do I need an EICR when selling a house?
It isn't a legal requirement, but buyers, surveyors and mortgage lenders often ask for one, especially for older properties. Having one ready can avoid delays.
Can you send the report straight to my letting agent?
Yes. We can send the report to you, your agent, or both, as soon as it's complete.
Can you inspect high-level equipment in commercial or industrial buildings?
Yes. We're IRATA-trained in rope access, so we can inspect and test high-level lighting, containment and distribution in warehouses, factories and other large buildings, often without the cost of scaffolding or access platforms.
Do you cover my area?
We're based in East Grinstead and cover Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London, including Crawley, Horsham, Brighton, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Dartford, the Medway towns, Redhill, Croydon and Bromley.
Book an EICR
Get a price for your property
Tell us the property type and size and we'll come back with a fixed price and the next available date. Portfolio landlords and agents can book several properties at once.
Call: 020 8054 1941 · Mobile 07590 120 104
Accreditations
NAPIT registered · no. 70647
Constructionline Gold
SSIP accredited
Social Value
Constructionline Gold and SSIP are held by McCance Construction Ltd, part of McCance Group.