Prices for an Electrical Safety Certificate

If you are a landlord, it is Requirement to have checked that the sockets, light switches, wiring and consumer board are safe. The Electrical Safety Council also requires an inspection report of electrical installations to be carried out every 5 years or whenever there is a change of tenants (whichever is sooner).

A Landlord Electrical Safety Report Certificate is technically a report on your Electrical Installation , but is generally referred to as a (EICR) Electrical Installation Condition Report. The typical cost Start from £125 for a flat, £150 for a House , This is an Estimate based on a typical House/Flat Setup depending on the size of the property it may cost slightly more , A typical inspection should take 2 to 4 hours. Reports for older homes may cost more, especially if they have dated wiring, as this can reveal a number of faults and may delay the process. These prices are based on homes with a 10-circuit or less fuse board, which is the majority of residential properties. This report will cover the following electrical fixtures:

• The condition of switches, sockets, light fixtures and wiring.
• Suitability of fuse boards or consumer units.
• Circuit load testing.
• Earthing and bonding checks.
• General wear and tear.
• Installation polarity.
• Protective device testing.

Electrical Safety Certificate Prices

Below are estimated costs for Electrical Safety Certification:

Additional Costs

Here is a breakdown of additional costs related to electrical safety checks:

However , not all Houses/Flats will require any Remedial works at all

What Does an Electrical Safety Certificate Entail?

To be awarded an Electrical Safety Certificate, a full report must be conducted by a qualified electrician who will test all electrical installations in the household. During the inspection, there may be a short power outage while circuits are tested. The electrician will inform you of this beforehand, and may ask you several questions, such as when electrical installations were fitted? Or have you noticed any electrical issues? You should try to be as honest as possible when answering the questions, as this will help to speed up the process.

The inspection itself will involve the following steps:

1. Checking the condition of earthing and bonding.
2. Testing the fuse board or consumer unit to establish whether replacement is required.
3. Conducting tests on wall outlets and switches to make sure they are operating properly, and there is no risk of electrocution or shock.
4. Examine light fittings to ensure they are safe and working as they should.
5. Checking the type of wiring used as any outdated wiring such as lead, fabric and black-rubber which must be replaced with PVC insulation.
6. Finding any wear, tear or damage on any installations throughout the home to prevent future issues.
7. Make a final report on whether the electrical installations are satisfactory, which requires no work to be done or unsatisfactory, which means work must be carried for the property to be deemed safe.

Do I Need an Electrical Safety Certificate?

If you are a landlord, it is now mandatory to conduct checks and receive an updated Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate every 5 years, it is recommended to hire a qualified electrician to test all electrical installations and conduct a report every time a new tenant rents the property. These checks are put in place regularly to monitor whether updates or replacements are being made within a 5-year period. If changes are not made, then landlords could face fines up to £30,000 and may also have their property insurance cancelled, although this will depend on the extent of the faults or damage.

Homeowners & House Buyers

Electrical inspections are useful for homeowners to determine their electrical system is safe. An inspection every 10 years is recommended. (5 Years for Rentals) EICR certificates are also useful for house sales so you can prove to any prospective buyers your Electrical system is in good order, and is safe and won’t need replacing anytime soon. Additional expenses such as electrical work will put some buyers off. When buying a property, ask for an EICR inspection to be carried out beforehand

Having a EICR could possibly Increase the value of your property.

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