EICR and Landlord Electrical Safety Certificates in St Albans

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report), often called a landlord electrical safety certificate, is a detailed inspection and test of a property’s fixed wiring by a qualified electrician. It checks for damage, deterioration and anything that doesn’t meet the current regulations, codes each issue (C1, C2, C3 or FI) and states whether the installation is satisfactory. Landlords in England need one at least every five years and must put right any C1 or C2 issues within 28 days. Businesses use them to meet the Electricity at Work Regulations and keep insurers happy, and buyers and sellers increasingly ask for one. We carry out EICRs right across St Albans and the surrounding area, from rented flats and HMOs to offices, schools, care homes and period buildings.

Recent work in and around St Albans

• Specialist school, Hertfordshire: a full EICR across the site, with every observation coded and explained.
• Clinic, Hertfordshire: an EICR for a busy clinic, with a clear list of what needed putting right.

Questions we get asked in St Albans

Is an EICR the same as an electrical safety certificate?
Yes. Landlords, letting agents and insurers often call it an electrical safety certificate, but the document itself is an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).

How long does an EICR take?
A typical flat takes a few hours and most houses take around half a day. Commercial buildings depend on the number of boards and circuits, so we’ll give you a time when we quote.

What happens if the report is unsatisfactory?
We’ll explain each issue in plain English and give you an itemised quote for the remedial work. Landlords have 28 days to fix C1 and C2 issues, and we can usually get that done well within the deadline.