EICR and electrical testing in Banstead
TMB Electrics carries out domestic and commercial EICR testing across Banstead and Surrey. We deliver the required inspection documentation with straightforward communication and clear written explanations of any findings.
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EICR prices
An EICR is priced per property from the figures below. The written report is included.
From £150
EICR: from £150
Commercial EICR: from £150
Included in the inspection
- Consumer unit, circuit protection and RCDs
- Fixed wiring and every circuit
- Sockets, switches, lighting and fixed appliances
- Earthing and bonding
- A written report with any findings coded C1, C2, C3 or FI
Not included automatically
- Portable appliances, which are PAT testing
- Repairs, which are quoted separately once the report is done
- Anything that cannot be reached safely on the day
Ways to pay
- Pay by bank
- Bank transfer
- The report is included in the price.
- Repairs for anything the report picks up are quoted separately before any work starts.
- Larger properties with more circuits take longer, and the quote says so before the visit.
Who needs an EICR
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is an inspection and test of the fixed wiring, fuse board, sockets, switches and lighting, with a written report on their condition.
- LandlordsRented homes in England need a satisfactory EICR at least every five years, and a copy goes to the tenant and, on request, the council.
- Homeowners and buyersWorth having before you buy an older house, before a big renovation, or if the wiring has never been checked.
- Shops, offices and workshopsA commercial EICR gives the person responsible for the premises a record of the installation's condition.
What happens on the day
Allow two to four hours for a typical house, longer for a large property or a commercial unit.
- Power off in stagesEach circuit is switched off in turn for dead testing, then back on for live tests such as earth loop impedance and RCD trip times.
- Access to the fuse board and roomsAccess is needed to the consumer unit, meter and a sample of sockets, switches and lights in each room.
- Report on the spotAny findings are explained before the visit ends, followed by the written report.
What the law requires of landlords
- In England, private and social landlords covered by the regulations must have the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years.
- The report states when the next inspection is due, which can be sooner than five years.
- A new inspection is not required simply because the tenancy changes when the existing report is less than five years old and requires no further investigation or remedial work.
- The landlord must give a copy of the report to each existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection, and to any new tenant before they occupy the property.
- Where the report requires remedial or further investigative work, it must be carried out within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and written confirmation obtained.
Source: GOV.UK guidance on electrical safety in rented homes
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Why choose TMB Electrics
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“I keep things straightforward: you deal with me from the first quote to the final check, with clear advice and no surprises along the way.”
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WhatsAppHow much does an EICR cost?
From £150 for a home or small commercial unit. The report is included and TMB Electrics confirms the price before the visit.
How long does an EICR take?
Two to four hours for most houses. The power is off in stages, so plan around anything that cannot lose power.
How often does a rented property need an EICR?
At least every five years in England, or sooner if the last report set an earlier date.
What happens if the report is unsatisfactory?
TMB Electrics quotes remedial work separately and issues the paperwork showing when C1, C2 or FI items are resolved.
Does a C3 fail the report?
No. A C3 is a recommendation. Only C1, C2 and FI make a report unsatisfactory.