EICR Inspection & Testingin Great Houghton

Findings on an EICR are coded C1, C2, C3 or FI. A C1 means danger present, requiring immediate action; a C2 means a potentially dangerous condition that needs remedial work; a C3 is an improvement recommendation that isn't a danger in itself; and FI means further investigation is needed to establish the full picture.

An installation is marked 'unsatisfactory' overall if any C1 or C2 codes are recorded, which is what triggers remedial action for landlords and most insurers.

Our EICRs are carried out by our team member holding City & Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing, backed by the wider team's experience across domestic and commercial installations.

Proper inspection and testing requires calibrated test equipment and a methodical approach to every circuit, not just a visual once-over.

Domestic EICRs typically cover a single consumer unit and a manageable number of circuits, and can often be completed in a single visit depending on property size and accessibility.

Commercial EICRs are usually larger and more complex, covering multiple distribution boards, three-phase supplies and sometimes several buildings, so timescales and pricing reflect the scale of the installation.

If the report comes back satisfactory, you simply keep it on file until the next inspection is due. If there are C1 or C2 findings, we'll explain exactly what needs doing and quote the remedial work separately.

We never assume you want remedial work done immediately just because it's flagged. We'll talk you through priorities so urgent items are dealt with first.

Landlords in England are generally required to have an EICR carried out at least every five years, or at change of tenancy if sooner, and to provide a copy to tenants and, on request, to the local authority.

Leaving an EICR until the last minute before a tenancy starts can be risky if defects are found, since there may not be time to complete remedial work before a new tenant moves in.

An EICR can look technical on first read, so we take the time to explain it in plain English. Each observation is given a code: C1 means danger is present and immediate action is needed, C2 means a potential danger that needs urgent remedial work, C3 means improvement is recommended, and FI means further investigation is required. A report with any C1, C2 or FI observations is classed as unsatisfactory.

We will tell you clearly which items must be fixed, which are recommendations, and what each one means for safety. If remedial work is needed, we can give you a price to carry it out, test it, and update your paperwork, so you have one team handling the whole process from inspection to a satisfactory result.