EICR Chelmsford Landlords Electrical Inspections & Certificates

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EICR Chelmsford: Landlord’s Electrical Inspections and Certificates. Inspections are undertaken by NICEIC-registered domestic installers to ensure rented properties are electrically safe for tenants.

Certificates are issued once the system has been assessed, or recommendations are provided where further work is required before certification.

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EICRs For Landlords

TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd offers EICR landlord electrical inspection certificates for landlords in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas, covering both domestic and commercial premises.

(We can also arrange Gas Certificates CP12 if you require both)

As a landlord, you must (by law) ensure your property is safe for tenants. This includes the electrical system and the electrical appliances.

At the start of every tenancy and every five years, an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is required.

The testing ensures your electrical system and all electrical appliances in your property are safe for your tenants.

Any faults in the electrical system or appliances are identified, and recommendations are made to rectify the flaws so they are safe to use.

Once any faults have been corrected and everything’s safe, EICR certificates are issued.

These certificates ensure your landlord’s insurance is validated and covers you in case of an electrical accident or fire.

A qualified Electrician must always carry out electrical inspections and testing.
If you’re a landlord, ensure you have an EICR at the start of every tenancy and every five years.
If you’re a tenant, make sure your landlord has carried out an EICR and does so every five years.

EICRs For Homeowners & House Buyers

Electrical inspections are beneficial for homeowners to determine the safety of their electrical system. An inspection every ten years is recommended.

EICR certificates are also helpful for house sales, as they allow you to prove to prospective buyers that your Electrical system is in order, safe, and won’t need replacing anytime soon. Additional expenses, such as electrical work, may deter some buyers. When buying a property, request that an EICR inspection be carried out beforehand.

Types Of Electrical Inspection

Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)

Tests are carried out during the EICR to establish if your electrical system has been damaged, developed any faults, or suffered from deterioration. A visual inspection can sometimes determine this, but an EICR is more detailed and involves the actual testing of circuits, which is more accurate than a visual inspection.

The electricity supply is switched off, and every circuit is tested, which includes

Consumer unit
RCD Fuses
Internal wiring
Light fittings
Plugs
Earthing And Bonding

The inspection will determine if your electrical system is safe in its current condition and adheres to the British Standard for electrical safety (BS 7671). An inspection also enables an electrician to offer recommendations, if necessary, that’ll make your property safer.

EICR inspections can take up to 4 hours. The length of time will depend on the size of your property and the number of circuits that need testing.

Once completed, the electrician will write you a certificate outlining the condition of your electrical system. Codes are used for clarification.

Code C1 – The system is dangerous and needs immediate attention; those using the system are at risk
Code C2 – There’s a deficiency in the system, which isn’t dangerous for now, but could become hazardous if a fault were to occur in the electrical system or connected appliance.
Code C3 – There’s a deficiency, but it’s not considered to be dangerous. Work’s recommended to enhance the safety of the installation, but is not essential, and you’re under no obligation to have the work carried out.

If your electrical system generates any Codes 1-3, we can give you a free, no-obligation quote to correct any faults. Some faults may be fixed on-site, while others will require the acquisition of parts and a revisit.

Visual Testing & Inspection (VIR)

Visual Testing & Inspections (VIR) are quicker than an EICR, taking up to an hour to complete (the time will depend on the size of your property), and allow an overall picture of the condition of your electrical system to be built.

The electrical system’s checked visually. No circuits are tested