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EICR Certificates in County Durham
EICR Certificates for Landlords & Homeowners
If you're a landlord in County Durham, an EICR isn't optional; it's a legal requirement. Since July 2020, all private landlords in England have been required to have the electrical installation in their rental properties inspected and tested by a qualified electrician every five years. You're also required to provide a copy of the report to tenants within 28 days and to the local authority on request.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection and test of a property's fixed electrical installation: all the wiring, sockets, switches, consumer unit and associated equipment. The inspection assesses the condition of the installation against current standards and identifies any faults, deterioration or departures from wiring regulations that could present a safety risk.
We carry out EICR inspections across County Durham, including Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Ferryhill, Durham and Newton Aycliffe. On completion you receive a full written report with all observations graded by severity, along with a certificate suitable for providing to tenants, letting agents, solicitors or the local authority.
EICRs are also strongly recommended when purchasing a property, following a change of tenancy, or if there's any concern about the age or condition of the electrics in a property you own or manage.
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What a Failed EICR Means and What Happens Next
An EICR doesn't simply pass or fail; it grades any issues found as C1 (danger present, requiring immediate action), C2 (potentially dangerous, requiring urgent remedial work) or C3 (improvement recommended). For a rental property to comply with the regulations, all C1 and C2 observations must be remedied and confirmed by a satisfactory follow-up report before the property can be let, or within 28 days if tenants are already in place.
If an inspection we carry out identifies remedial work, we can take care of it, from replacing a faulty consumer unit to a full house rewire if that's what the report requires. There's no need to coordinate a separate contractor: the inspection and the remedial work are handled by the same team under one straightforward job.
For properties with older wiring, particularly pre-1970s housing common across County Durham — an EICR often confirms that a full rewire is the most cost-effective solution rather than a series of individual repairs. We'll give you a clear, honest assessment before any work is agreed.
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A straightforward process for EICR inspections across County Durham, from booking through to your completed report.
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Get in touch
Contact us to discuss the inspection. We'll confirm what's needed and book a convenient time to carry out the visit.
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Receive a Quote
We'll provide a clear, no-obligation quote for the inspection before any work is confirmed.
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Inspection Carried Out
We carry out a full inspection and test of the electrical installation, working methodically and with minimum disruption.
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Report Issued
You receive a full written report on the day with all observations graded, plus a certificate ready to pass on to tenants or your letting agent.
EICR Inspections Across County Durham
Based in Spennymoor, ElectroTech Electrical Services carries out EICR inspections across County Durham, including Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Ferryhill, Durham, Newton Aycliffe and the surrounding areas. If the inspection identifies wiring issues, we carry out the remedial work too, including full house rewires across County Durham.
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An EICR covers the full fixed electrical installation in a property: all wiring, sockets, switches, consumer unit, earthing and bonding arrangements, and associated equipment. The inspection tests the installation against current wiring regulations (BS 7671) and identifies any faults, deterioration or departures from standard that could present a safety risk. It doesn't cover portable appliances, which fall under a separate PAT test.
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Yes. Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, all private landlords in England must have the electrical installation in their rental properties inspected by a qualified person at least every five years. You must provide a copy of the report to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection, to new tenants before they move in, and to the local authority within seven days of a written request. Failure to comply can result in a fine of up to £30,000.
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The cost of an EICR depends on the size of the property and the number of circuits to be tested. Contact us for a no-obligation quote; we'll give you a clear figure before any visit is confirmed, with no hidden costs on the day.
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A C1 (danger present) observation means there is an immediate safety risk that requires urgent action; the property should not be occupied until this is resolved. A C2 (potentially dangerous) observation requires remedial work to be carried out within 28 days. Once the remedial work is completed, a satisfactory supplementary report must be issued before the property can be classed as compliant. We can carry out any required remedial work, including full house rewires if the condition of the wiring warrants it, without the need for a separate contractor.
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For a typical two to three-bedroom property, an EICR usually takes between two and four hours. Larger properties, or those with more complex installations, will take longer. We'll give you a realistic estimate when you book so you can plan around the visit.
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Tenants don't need to be present, but access to all areas of the property, including any cupboards or outbuildings with electrical installations — is required. If you're managing a tenanted property, we'd recommend giving tenants reasonable notice of the visit in line with your tenancy agreement.
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