What is the cost of obtaining an EICR?

What is the cost of obtaining an EICR? The final quota for an EICR report is calculated based on a few factors, including the size of the property, layout or the electric grid and other details. Older houses will definitely cost more to get inspected, since they are harder to work with and examine.

The cost of EICR checks is not fully dictated by the contractor, But they can make a difference with the deals they offer. EWL offers the best EICR inspection deals, with follow-up repair work at a much lower price than most providers in London. It's also a great idea to talk with your electrician about how many circuits they plan to check, especially if your property is huge. naturally, the number of circuits you want to have tested affects the final quota.

Electrical Testing Procedure in EICR Inspection Once our electricians arrive at your home for the inspection, the first thing they do is a visual assessment to figure out if any of the electrical installations need immediate repairs or may cause danger to anyone on the premises. This visual assessment means looking for signs of deterioration on the wiring or any discoloration in plastic coverings of electrical outlets There may be visible signs of overheating as well, in which case the equipment must be replaced. The distribution board in older properties may have been a fuse cartridge, which has now been replaced by an MCB board.

This electrical improvement gives significantly better protection, with RCDs and Earth leakage sensors that trip when a fault occurs.

The qualified electrician must then detach the electrical installation from the main power source. Then they will commence with “dead electrical testing” which reviews the physical status of the wires.

In essence, an EICR inspection is an investment for the future, one that determines whether components are in good enough shape to continue functioning as planned in the future.

The skilled electrician will also inspect the earthing and bonding, as well as the earth protection, to ensure that the quality is appropriate. All switches and outlets or any other fixtures on the property must be subjected to the examination for maximum safety.

Is an EICR required if I live on a domestic property?

Obtaining an EICR is not a legal requirement, as it is for a rental property. But you should definitely get one for your home, even if regulations don’t force you. Safety should be observed voluntarily.

For example, you would be liable if a faulty electrical fitting in your home caught fire and caused damage to a neighbour's house.

If you file a claim for damage with your homeowner's insurance company, your insurer may deny your claim if they find out your electrical systems were not properly maintained.

It is suggested that an EICR be performed on a household property every ten years. It is often considered that homeowners take better care of their electrical installations than renters. This is why it is advised that an EICR be performed every ten years rather than every five.

If you are moving to a new house that is not brand new, we recommend that you have an EICR performed when you move in. This will give you peace of mind that the electrical system in your new house is up to code.

If you are moving into a new apartment or a house that has been totally rewired, you will be handed an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC). This will demonstrate that your electrical installation is in accordance with BS 7671.