EICR in Barkingside IG6

Tell us about the property through the enquiry form and we will take it from there. Below you will find what to have ready, what the inspection involves and how often you will need one.

Starting is simple. Use the enquiry form to tell Ilford Electrical Services that you need an EICR in Barkingside. Say whether the property is a home, a rental or a business premises, and what the report is for. That is usually enough to work out which service fits: a standard EICR, a Landlord EICR, an EICR for Buying or Selling, or a Commercial EICR.

If you are unsure what you need, say so and describe the situation in your own words. A letting agent asking for paperwork, a sale in progress, a new tenant moving in or a simple wish for peace of mind are all good reasons to get in touch.

A few details make the enquiry quicker for everyone. Include the address and postcode, the type of property and roughly how many rooms it has. Mention whether it is lived in, empty or tenanted, because that affects how access is arranged.

If you already have an earlier report, note its date. Also mention anything that worries you, such as lights that flicker, circuits that keep tripping, warm sockets or an old fuse box. These details help the electricians plan the visit properly.

An electrical installation condition report is an inspection of the fixed electrical installation in a building: the consumer unit, wiring, sockets, switches and lighting circuits. Testing shows whether the electrical system is in a suitable condition for continued use, and the report records any damage, wear or defects against the national wiring regulations. Plug-in appliances are usually tested separately.

These electrical safety reports matter for health and safety, and they are often requested by landlords, buyers, lenders and building owners. Whoever you hire to carry out electrical inspection or testing should be able to explain what the report will include. It is sensible to ask about their qualifications and registration before you book, and to ask who will complete an EICR on the day.

The report gives an overall result of satisfactory or unsatisfactory, and lists any observations with codes showing how urgent each one is. If remedial work is needed, you can ask us about it, including Consumer Unit Upgrades where an old board is the issue.

Keep your reports and any certificates for remedial work somewhere safe. Landlords, sellers and commercial occupiers are often asked to show them later.