EICR testing in Wirral & the North West
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) — also called an electrical safety certificate — is the legal landlord safety document and the standard report used in house sales and remortgages. We carry the City & Guilds 2391 inspection-and-testing qualification — the certification that actually authorises EICR work — and turn most domestic reports around the same day.
- Visual inspection of every accessible installation
- Insulation resistance, earth fault loop and RCD testing
- Polarity, continuity and Zs measurements at each circuit
- Coded report (C1, C2, C3, FI) following BS 7671
- Plain-English summary of any required remedial work
- Digital + printed certificate, retained on file for 5 years
Private landlords (mandatory 5-year EICR under the 2020 Electrical Safety Standards), commercial premises (5-yearly for offices, 3-yearly for high-risk), homeowners selling or remortgaging, and anyone who wants peace of mind in a property older than 10 years.
Every certificate we issue is signed off by a 2391-qualified inspector. The 2391 is what HMRC, councils and most letting agents look for on the certificate — without it, an "EICR" is really just a periodic inspection by an unqualified electrician.
If we find C1 (danger present) or C2 (potentially dangerous) issues we will tell you on the day, not in three weeks. We can quote remedial work on the spot and, if it's minor, often finish it on the same visit so you walk away with an unconditional pass.
Frequently asked
How long does an EICR take?
A typical 3-bed domestic property takes 2–3 hours. A 1-bed flat is usually under 90 minutes. Commercial sites depend on circuit count — we estimate 8–12 minutes per final circuit including testing.
Do landlords legally need an EICR?
Yes. Since June 2020 the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations require all rented properties to have a satisfactory EICR every 5 years and at every change of tenancy. Local authorities can fine landlords up to £30,000 for non-compliance.
What's the difference between an EICR and a PAT test?
An EICR tests the fixed wiring of the building — sockets, switches, circuits, the consumer unit. A PAT test checks portable appliances that plug into those sockets. They're different jobs and you usually need both for a fully compliant property.
My EICR came back unsatisfactory. What now?
C1 and C2 codes mean the installation is not fit for use until the issues are fixed. C3 codes are recommendations — your installation passes but improvement is suggested. We can quote and complete remedial work, then re-issue an unconditional certificate.
Can you do an EICR at short notice?
Usually yes — we hold same-week capacity for landlord EICRs across the Wirral, Liverpool and Cheshire. Call 0151 804 4305 or use the postcode finder above to check availability for your area.