Trusted, Certified & Fully Compliant Inspections
Specialist Electrical Group provides professional Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for landlords, homeowners, businesses, and housing associations across London and the Home Counties. As a fully accredited contractor – certified by NICEIC, CHAS, MCS, SafeContractor, TrustMark, Constructionline Gold, RECC, Part P and PAS 2030 – we proudly partner with developers, housing associations, and facilities managers throughout the South East.
Whether you’re meeting legal obligations for a rental property or checking the condition of an older installation, our experienced electricians carry out thorough, compliant inspections. You’ll receive a detailed report highlighting any issues, plus expert guidance on the next steps if repairs or upgrades are needed.
To book your EICR or request a quote, call 0345 3 822 833 or contact us online.
What is an EICR?
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal assessment of your property’s fixed wiring to determine whether it’s safe for continued use. During the inspection, an electrician checks for damage, wear, faults, or anything that could pose a safety risk, and may recommend repairs or replacements. If everything is satisfactory, you’ll receive a certificate confirming compliance. EICRs are valid for up to 5 years and typically take 3–4 hours to complete, depending on the size of the property and number of circuits.
The main objectives of an EICR are:
- Keep a record of the inspection and testing results to ensure that the electrical installation is safe to use until the next inspection.
- Find any wear and tear or deterioration to the system that might affect safety, and report it
- Record any parts of the electrical installation that do not meet the latest IET Wiring Regulations
- Find Potential issues that may cause electric shocks, fire risks, or danger to life.
- Provide documentation for O & M Manuals and compare future test results.
Why is an EICR important?
First of all, an EICR is actually a legal requirement since April 2021. You can also invalidate your home insurance without an EICR certificate to hand, this could be very costly to you. Getting an EICR will ensure that preventative maintenance can be carried out before problems escalate and in the worst-case scenario, cause an electrical fire. This is why keeping up to date with your EICR is so important!
What information will an EICR give me?
An electrical installations condition report will provide you with a full summary of the conditions of the electrics within your home and determine if they are up to the standards for electrical safety. Once the EICR is complete the contractor will provide you with a certificate outlining the overall conditions of your electrical installations. You will generally notice the certificate will provide you with a code. (Details on the codes can be found below). It is recommended that action is to be taken to rectify any C1 or C2s given.
What are the codes and their meanings?
Code C1- This indicates that danger exists within the household and that immediate action is required. The person operating the equipment is in danger.
Code C2- This indicates that the equipment is not considered a danger at the time of inspection but could become a real danger if a fault or other event occurs in the equipment.
Code C3- This code indicates there was no equipment that would be considered a potential danger.
EICR’s at Specialist Electrical Group
Last year, we completed over a thousand electrical installation condition reports! This work was done for various local councils. Our engineer arrived at the property at the agreed-upon time and completed electrical tests on the household’s electrical appliances. During the inspection of your property, our engineer will identify any issues that must be addressed immediately before they become a serious hazard. When our engineer has finished the inspection, they will then send the audit to our office staff. After the inspection, our office staff will process and send your EICR certificate. This year, we hope to complete more EICRs!
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Why Choose Specialist Electrical Group?
For over 20 years, we’ve been delivering professional electrical services with a friendly, personal approach. Whether it’s a small home repair or a large commercial project, our experienced team is here to help. We specialise in installations, rewires, EV chargers, solar panels, and emergency call outs, always putting your needs first.
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