A preparation checklist
What to make accessible before the appointment, from the consumer unit to sockets and communal areas.
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- Find out what the electrician will need access to.
- Know what documents to prepare.
- Identify information that could prevent delays.
- Understand what happens if remedial work is required.
- Receive a recommended next step based on your deadline.
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Not sure what an EICR is or whether you need one? Complete the free check and we’ll explain the appropriate next step.
In plain English
What Is an EICR?
EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. It is an inspection and test of the fixed electrical installation inside a property.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) checks the condition of the fixed electrical installation in a property—including the wiring, sockets, consumer unit and protective devices.
A suitably qualified electrician checks the condition of items such as the consumer unit, wiring, sockets, switches, earthing and protective devices. The resulting report records whether the installation is satisfactory and identifies any observations requiring attention.
- Checks the property’s fixed electrical installation
- Identifies damage, deterioration and electrical-safety observations
- Records findings using recognised classification codes
- Provides a written report explaining the result
An EICR does not normally test portable appliances such as televisions, kettles or freestanding lamps. Separate portable-appliance testing may be required where appropriate.
Common situations
Why Might I Need an EICR?
You may need an EICR because you rent out a property, an existing report is approaching its recommended review date, an agent or organisation has requested one, or you want to understand the condition of the electrical installation before making a property decision.
- An existing electrical report is expiring
- A new tenancy is being arranged
- A landlord or agent needs compliance documentation
- A property is being purchased or sold
- There are concerns about the age or condition of the electrics
- Previous electrical work or alterations need reviewing
Not sure whether your property needs a new EICR? Complete our free Readiness Report and we’ll review the information you provide.
What you receive
Personalised preparation guidance for your property
Every property is different. Our EICR team reviews the information you provide and recommends the most suitable option after looking at your property details.
Documents to locate
Previous EICRs and electrical certificates worth finding before the electrician arrives.
A recommended next step
Guidance based on your deadline and whether the property is occupied.
The free report is not an inspection
Our free EICR Readiness Report helps you prepare for an electrical safety inspection. It does not replace the inspection or certify that the property is electrically safe.
The EICR Readiness Report is based on the information provided. It is not an electrical inspection or safety assessment and cannot predict the result of an EICR. Only inspection and testing by a suitably qualified person can determine the condition of an electrical installation.
How it works
Three short steps
- 1
Where is the EICR required?
Your name, contact details and the full property address. Everything can be typed manually.
- 2
Tell us about the property
Property type, number of bedrooms and whether it is occupied. No technical knowledge needed.
- 3
When do you need the EICR?
Your deadline, why it is needed and how you would prefer us to contact you.
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Who carries out the work
Qualified electricians
EICRs are completed by suitably qualified electricians. Ask our team about the electrician assigned to your property.