EICR Certificate Near Me: Request a Quote
Looking for an EICR certificate near you, for a home, a rented property or a business? An EICR, short for Electrical Installation Condition Report, is often called an electrical safety certificate. Request a quote and ChecksSorted passes your enquiry to participating independent professionals covering your area.
ChecksSorted does not carry out inspections or issue certificates itself.
Request an EICR quoteWhat is an EICR, and what does it involve?
An EICR is a report on the condition of the fixed electrical installation in a property. It is written after an inspection and testing that check whether the installation is in a satisfactory condition for continued use, according to Electrical Safety First. It is also known as an electrical condition report or an EICR report, and it is not the same as the certificate you receive for new electrical work.
GOV.UK lists the "fixed" electrical parts that are looked at:
- the wiring
- the sockets
- the light fittings
- the consumer unit (fuse box)
- permanently connected equipment such as showers and extractors
- the circuits for specialist equipment such as solar PV systems and battery storage
Plug-in appliances such as fridges or microwaves are not covered. The report lists any damage, deterioration, defects and dangerous conditions found, and any non-compliance with the present-day safety standard, with a code for each. GOV.UK says the electrical inspector may make any C1 hazard safe before leaving the premises. For rented homes in England, GOV.UK says the inspection and test must be done by a qualified person, and the report sets a date for the next inspection and test. Read more in our guide: What is an EICR?
Who needs an EICR?
Landlords in England must have one at least every 5 years. Homeowners and businesses may need one depending on the property and the circumstances.
Landlords and letting agents
GOV.UK guidance says that landlords in England must have the electrical installations in their rented homes inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years, where the regulations apply. The report sets a date for the next inspection.
Landlords must give a copy of the report to their tenants within 28 days of the inspection, and to the local council if it asks. The rules differ by nation. Each official source below sets a 5-year interval:
| Nation | How often | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| England | At least every 5 years | GOV.UK |
| Scotland | Every 5 years (Repairing Standard) | Scottish Government |
| Wales | Every 5 years, or sooner if the report says so | Welsh Government |
| Northern Ireland | At least every 5 years, or more often if the inspector thinks it is necessary | Department for Communities |
Homeowners
There is no general legal requirement for a homeowner to have one. Many people book one when they buy or sell a home, or after a long time without an electrical check. Others book one after warning signs such as flickering lights, a burning smell or sockets that feel warm. Electrical Safety First, a UK electrical safety charity, recommends an inspection at least every 10 years for an owner-occupied home.
What affects the cost of an EICR?
The cost depends mainly on the size of the property and the number of circuits. ChecksSorted does not set prices: each participating independent professional gives their own quote. These are the main things that affect the cost.
The main factors that affect your quote
- The size of the property, usually the number of bedrooms for a home
- The number of circuits and consumer units
- How easy it is to reach the installation, such as locked rooms, lofts and meters
- The age and condition of the installation
- Where the property is
If the report lists faults, any remedial work is quoted separately. The professional can only quote from the details you give, so send the postcode, type of property and how it is used, and ask what the quote covers before you agree to it.
Read more in our guide: How much does an EICR cost?
How to get an EICR quote
You get a quote by sending one enquiry through ChecksSorted, in four steps:
Tell us what you need
Choose the property safety service required. Select an Electrical Installation Condition Report for your home, rented property or business.
Tell us where
Enter the property postcode and relevant details so your enquiry can be matched with a participating professional covering your area.
We match your enquiry
ChecksSorted identifies an appropriate participating professional covering the service and location.
Discuss the job
The professional contacts you about availability, price and the work required.
To book the inspection, send the enquiry and the professional will contact you to arrange it. The enquiry form asks for the postcode, the type of property and how it is used, so the professional has the details they need. You can add anything else they should know in the notes.
Landlords often arrange other checks for the same property too, such as a gas safety certificate or an EPC. See all of our property safety services .
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Send one enquiry through ChecksSorted to get started. The participating professional will discuss the job and price with you.
EICR for Commercial Property
An EICR is not a single legal requirement for every commercial property. Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, employers and self-employed people must comply for the electrical systems they control. Those systems must be maintained, so far as is reasonably practicable, to prevent danger.
HSE says the type and frequency of checks, inspections and testing depend on the equipment, the environment and the results of previous checks. Electrical Safety First recommends inspection and testing of a business's electrical installation at least every 5 years. Check your lease and your insurance policy for any extra requirement for a current electrical report.
If you need to book a commercial EICR for an office, shop or other premises, tell us the type of property and roughly how many circuits it has, and we will pass the enquiry on. The HSE guidance on electrical safety explains the duties in more detail.
Our guide covers the commercial question too: Do you need an EICR for a commercial property? Request a quoteWhat do the EICR codes C1, C2, C3 and FI mean?
EICR codes show how serious each observation in the report is. The report as a whole is either satisfactory or unsatisfactory. GOV.UK says that if a C1 or C2 is identified, remedial work is required and the report states that the installation is unsatisfactory for continued use.
A C3 alone does not make a report unsatisfactory, and GOV.UK says landlords do not have to make a C3 improvement. An FI means further investigation is needed without delay, and GOV.UK says the landlord must also make sure it is carried out.
| Code | What it means | Unsatisfactory? |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Danger present, risk of injury | Yes |
| C2 | Potentially dangerous | Yes |
| C3 | Improvement recommended | No, on its own |
| FI | Further investigation required without delay | The investigation must be carried out |
Our guides explain these in more detail: EICR codes explained and What happens if an EICR is unsatisfactory?
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 Where can I get an EICR certificate near me?
Send one enquiry through ChecksSorted with the property postcode, the type of property and how it is used. We pass it to a participating independent professional covering your area, who contacts you about availability, price and the work required.
02 How much does an EICR cost?
The cost depends on the size of the property, the number of circuits, access and the age of the installation. ChecksSorted does not set prices. The participating professional gives you a quote after you send an enquiry.
03 How often should an EICR be carried out?
For rented homes in England, at least every 5 years, and the report sets a date for the next one. For an owner-occupied home, Electrical Safety First recommends at least every 10 years. Rules differ in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
04 Can a landlord be fined for not having an EICR?
Yes. In England, a local council can issue a financial penalty to a landlord who breaches the electrical safety regulations, and the landlord has a right of appeal. Check the GOV.UK guidance for how penalties work and the current details.
05 Can a normal electrician do an EICR?
Not necessarily. An EICR should be carried out by someone with the right training and experience in inspection and testing, not simply any electrician. For rented homes in England, GOV.UK says the inspection must be carried out by a qualified person. Ask the professional about their qualifications and training before you book.
06 Can I sell my house without an electrical safety certificate?
Electrical Safety First says you do not need to provide an EICR to sell a property, although it can give a buyer peace of mind. A buyer or their solicitor may still ask for electrical paperwork. A certificate for recent electrical work, such as an Electrical Installation Certificate, is different from an EICR.
Last reviewed: 17 October 2026 by Habib Ullah, ChecksSorted. The legal and regulatory points on this page come from the official sources linked above.
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