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Landlord EICR in Bromley BR1
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Landlord EICR for rental properties in Bromley
An EICR is an Electrical Installation Condition Report, a formal inspection of the fixed electrics in a rental property. Bromley Electrical Services covers Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Chislehurst and Petts Wood, and this page explains what the inspection involves and when to arrange it.
What happens, step by step
A typical landlord EICR runs along these lines, though each property is different.
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Enquiry | You send the enquiry form with the property type, its area and any tenancy dates you are working to. |
| 2. Arranging access | A suitable time is agreed, taking tenants into account if the property is occupied. |
| 3. Inspection and testing | The fixed electrical installation is visually inspected and tested, including the consumer unit, circuits, sockets and lighting. |
| 4. Findings recorded | Any faults or concerns are noted and given a classification code in the report. |
| 5. Report issued | You receive the EICR with an overall result and the recommended date for the next inspection. |
| 6. Follow up if needed | If remedial work is recommended, it is discussed and agreed separately from the inspection. |
Remedial work is separate from the inspection and depends on what the report finds.
What a landlord EICR involves
An EICR looks at the fixed electrical installation in the property: the consumer unit (fuse box), circuits, sockets, light fittings, switches and the wiring behind them. The electrician carries out a visual inspection and a series of tests, so the installation is inspected and tested rather than just looked at.
The findings go into an electrical installation condition report. Any problems are given a classification code, which shows whether something is dangerous, potentially dangerous, in need of improvement or simply worth noting. The report then gives an overall result of satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
An EICR does not cover your tenants' own appliances, and it is not a repair visit. Its job is to tell you the condition of the wiring and fixed equipment, so you know where you stand.
Frequently asked questions: when to arrange a landlord EICR
Landlords must keep the electrics in a rented home safe, and an EICR is the usual way to show the installation has been checked. The rules for rental properties can change, so check GOV.UK for the current position, including how often a report is needed and who must receive a copy.
In practice, the report states when the next inspection is due. That is often within five years, but an inspector can recommend a shorter gap if the installation is older or in poorer condition.
Good times to arrange one: before a new tenancy begins, when the date on your current report is approaching, after you buy a rental property, or when you have no report on file. Booking between tenancies is often easiest because access is simpler.
What affects the cost, and what comes after
The cost of a landlord EICR depends mainly on the size of the property and the number of circuits and consumer units. Access matters too, for example whether the fuse board and sockets are easy to reach, and so does how much testing the installation needs. A small flat and a large house will not take the same effort.
The inspection is one job and any follow up work is another. If the report finds faults, fixing them is remedial work, which is separate from the EICR and depends on what was found. Repairing a few items is very different from replacing an old consumer unit. The inspection tells you what is needed, and you can then decide how to proceed.
Choosing who carries out the inspection
Ask for the inspection to be done by a qualified person who is competent in periodic inspection and testing, and ask what scheme or evidence supports that. It is reasonable to ask for a sample report layout so you know what to expect.
Keep every copy of your landlord electrical documents and other safety reports together, so you can provide them quickly to tenants, a letting agent or a council officer if asked. Remember that an EICR is not an emergency service. If you ever smell burning, see scorch marks or suspect an immediate danger, switch off the supply if it is safe to do so and contact the emergency services.
If the report shows work is needed, deal with it promptly and keep a record of what was done.
Other properties and nearby areas
Bromley Electrical Services also offers EICR for Buying or Selling and Commercial EICR for commercial premises, so you can cover different properties through one enquiry. Landlord inspections are available across Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Chislehurst and Petts Wood.
To get started, use the enquiry form on this page and tell us the address area, the type of property and any date you are working towards.
Questions about this
What is a landlord EICR?
It is an Electrical Installation Condition Report for a rental property. It records the condition of the fixed wiring and equipment after inspection and testing, and gives an overall result of satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
How often does a rental property need an EICR?
The report itself states when the next inspection is due, often within five years but sometimes sooner. Rules for landlords can change, so check GOV.UK for the current requirements.
What happens if my report is unsatisfactory?
The report lists what needs attention. Remedial work is carried out separately from the inspection, and once it is done you should keep the paperwork that shows the issues were dealt with.
Do tenants need to see the report?
Landlords generally need to provide a copy to tenants and keep one on file. Check GOV.UK for the current detail on who must receive the report and when.
What you get
Landlord EICR across Bromley
Landlord EICR is one of the services offered for rental properties in Bromley, Beckenham, Orpington, Chislehurst and Petts Wood.
Related services in one place
If the report points to further work, Consumer Unit Upgrades and general electrician services are also offered, and you choose whether to go ahead.
Simple way to get started
Use the enquiry form on this page to describe your property and what you need, and take it from there.