Testing and certificates, in plain English.
An electrical report should tell you what's wrong, what's fine, and what can wait. Not frighten you into work you don't need.
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a proper inspection of your wiring, fuse board and circuits. Landlords need one by law every five years; homeowners typically get one when buying, selling, or when a house just hasn't been looked at in a long time.
Greg's reports come with a straight conversation, not just codes on a page. If something is genuinely dangerous you'll know before he leaves. If something is merely old, he'll say exactly that, and you can plan the work in your own time rather than in a panic.
Landlord certificates, PAT testing for businesses, and certification for work you're having done elsewhere: all handled, with the paperwork given to you when the job's done, not promised in the post.
What's covered
- EICR inspections for homes, rentals and commercial premises
- Landlord electrical safety certificates
- PAT testing for businesses, holiday lets and equipment
- Fault codes explained in plain English
- Paperwork handed over on completion
Fair questions
How often does a rental property need an EICR?
Every five years, or at change of tenancy if the report recommends it. It's a legal requirement for landlords in England.
My EICR came back 'unsatisfactory'. Is my house dangerous?
Not necessarily. An unsatisfactory report means something needs putting right, which can be as small as one circuit's protection. Greg will tell you exactly what the codes mean and what actually needs doing.