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EICR Electrical
Inspection & Testing

Periodic electrical inspections by NAPIT registered engineers. Domestic, landlord, HMO and commercial EICR reports completed to BS 7671 18th Edition. Same week turnaround in most cases. Detailed reports with photographic evidence and clear remedial quotes for any C1 or C2 codes.

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From: £145 Domestic 1-2 Bed
Compliance: BS 7671 18th Edition
Approval: NAPIT Registered
At a glance

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection of all the fixed wiring in a property. We carry out EICRs for homeowners, landlords (every 5 years under MEES regulations), HMO licence applicants and commercial premises. Each circuit is tested for insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, RCD trip times and continuity. Defects coded C1 (immediate danger), C2 (potentially dangerous) or C3 (improvement recommended). Reports issued within 5 working days with photographic evidence and clear remedial quotes if needed. For Bedford-specific local information see our dedicated EICR Bedford page.

Why this matters

A bad EICR can cost landlords thousands in fines

Since 2020, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations require landlords to have an EICR every 5 years and on every change of tenancy. A C1 or C2 fail must be remedied within 28 days with written confirmation sent to the tenant. Failure to comply can mean fines up to £30,000 per breach. We see EICRs issued by uncertified inspectors that miss obvious C2 fails and EICRs that flag everything as a C2 just to upsell remedials.

We do EICRs honestly. NAPIT registered inspectors. Photographic evidence of every defect. Clear written explanations of every code. Realistic remedial pricing if any work is needed. Same engineer carries out the inspection and the remedial work which speeds everything up and keeps the certification chain clean.

  • Same week turnaround on most domestic EICRs
  • Photographic evidence of every defect coded
  • Clear C1, C2, C3 explanations in plain English
  • Honest remedial pricing if any work is needed
  • Re-inspection certificate issued on completion of remedial work
Honest No Manufactured C2s, No Padded Remedials
NAPITRegistered
5 DayReport Turnaround
PhotoEvidence Standard
28 DayRemedial Compliance
BS 7671 18th Edition Certified
EICR essentials

The legal dates
and codes that matter

EICRs use a standardised coding system and follow strict legal timing requirements for landlords and commercial premises.

5yrs

Landlord Cycle

Private rental properties require EICRs every 5 years and on every change of tenancy under MEES regulations. Up to £30,000 fine per breach.

28days

Remedial Window

C1 and C2 codes must be rectified within 28 days. Written confirmation sent to tenant and held on file. Failure is a regulatory breach.

10yrs

Owner-Occupier Cycle

Owner-occupied homes recommended every 10 years. More frequent for older properties or before a sale where the buyer's solicitor often requests one.

3codes

C1 / C2 / C3

C1 immediate danger, isolate. C2 potentially dangerous, urgent rectification. C3 improvement recommended, not mandatory.

Who we test

Every type of EICR
across every property type

Domestic Owner-Occupier

Periodic inspection for homeowners. Recommended every 10 years on modern wiring, more frequent for older properties or when selling. Often requested by solicitors during conveyancing.

From £145 1-2 bed

Landlord 5-Year EICR

Mandatory 5-yearly EICRs for private rental properties under MEES regulations. Required on every change of tenancy. Issued in PDF for letting agent and council records.

From £165 typical

HMO Licence EICR

EICRs for HMO licence applications, renewals and complaint inspections. Council compliance on first submission. We work with letting agents and HMO managers regularly.

From £245 typical HMO

Commercial 5-Year EICR

Mandatory 5-yearly EICRs for commercial premises (3-yearly for higher-risk environments). RAMS provided for site induction. Out-of-hours work available.

From £245 small unit

Pre-Sale Conveyancing

EICRs requested by buyer's solicitors before exchange. Highlights any compliance issues so they can be quoted and resolved before completion rather than blocking the sale.

From £145 typical

Remedial Work & Re-Cert

Remedial work to rectify any C1, C2 or C3 codes from a previous EICR. Same engineer often carries out the test and the remedial which keeps the certification clean.

Quoted on findings
EICR packages

Three packages by
property size and type

Three honest packages covering the most common EICR scenarios. Bespoke pricing for HMOs, larger commercial premises and high-risk environments.

Essential

Domestic 1-2 Bed

£145 From, flat or 2 bed house
  • Full BS 7671 inspection
  • All circuits tested
  • Photographic evidence
  • PDF report within 5 days
  • C1/C2/C3 codes explained
  • Remedial quote if needed
  • NAPIT registered engineer
Choose Essential
Most Popular Standard

Domestic 3-4 Bed

£195 From, typical family home
  • Full BS 7671 inspection
  • All circuits tested
  • Smoke alarm interlinks tested
  • PDF report within 5 days
  • Photographic evidence
  • Detailed remedial pricing
  • Letting agent / solicitor friendly
Choose Standard
Pro

5+ Bed / HMO / Commercial

£295 From, larger property
  • Full BS 7671 inspection
  • All circuits tested
  • HMO licence specific format
  • Or commercial RAMS provided
  • Comprehensive PDF report
  • Compliance pack included
  • Council and audit ready
Choose Pro
How it works

From booking to certified
in five clear steps

1

Book Online or Phone

Tell us the property type and number of bedrooms. We give you a fixed price quote and book a convenient inspection slot.

2

On-Site Inspection

NAPIT registered engineer attends. 2 to 4 hours typical for domestic, half a day for commercial. Power off in stages by circuit.

3

Test Every Circuit

Every circuit tested for insulation resistance, earth loop impedance, RCD trip times and continuity. Photos taken of any defects.

4

Report Issued

Detailed PDF report within 5 working days. Photographic evidence, clear C1/C2/C3 codes, plain English explanations of every defect.

5

Remedials If Needed

If any C1 or C2 codes, we quote the remedial work. Same engineer can carry out the work and issue a re-test certificate on completion.

Need an EICR fast?

Same Week Turnaround,
Honest Reports

Most domestic EICRs are booked, inspected and reported within the same working week. Landlords with tenant change deadlines and commercial premises with audit dates are prioritised.

NAPIT registered • Photo evidence • Honest remedial pricing
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Common defects

EICR fails
we see almost daily

A snapshot of the most common defects we find on EICRs. Most are coded C2 (potentially dangerous, requires rectification within 28 days for landlords).

!No RCD ProtectionC2 on most circuits
!Wooden Back PanelPre-2008 fuse boards
!Borrowed NeutralsOld wiring sharing across circuits
!No Earth BondingPipes not bonded to MET
!Loose ConnectionsScorch marks behind plates
!VIR Cable Still InPre-1960s rubber insulation
!Cracked Switch PlatesLive parts exposed
!No Bathroom IsolatorsFan or towel rail no means to isolate
!Poor Insulation ResistanceDamp ingress on cables
!Hob On 13A PlugShould be hardwired dedicated
!Cable Through StudsOutside safe zones
!No Smoke AlarmsOr unlinked battery only

If your last EICR flagged any of these. We can remediate and re-certify quickly.

Why C-Lec

Honest, fast,
fully documented

Fast

Same Week Turnaround

Most domestic EICRs booked, inspected and reported within the same working week. Landlords and commercial premises with deadlines prioritised.

Honest

No Manufactured C2s

We code defects honestly against BS 7671. No upselling remedials by inflating C3s into C2s. We will tell you what is genuinely needed.

Photo

Evidence on Every Code

Photographic evidence captured for every defect coded. Plain English explanation in the report so you understand what each code means.

Reset

Re-Cert After Remedial

Same engineer carries out the inspection and the remedial work where wanted. Re-test certificate issued on completion. Clean certification chain.

Areas we cover

Local cover across
Bedfordshire, Bucks & beyond

We are based in Bedford and cover the wider region for domestic and commercial work. The majority of our jobs come from these towns:

MKBedford & Surrounding Villages MKMilton Keynes (All Postcodes) MKKempston & Wixams MKAmpthill & Flitwick NNNorthampton NNWellingborough & Rushden LULuton & Dunstable LULeighton Buzzard SGBiggleswade & Sandy PESt Neots & Huntingdon HPAylesbury & Tring CBCambridge Outskirts
Frequently asked

EICR questions, answered fast

How much does an EICR cost?
Domestic EICR pricing starts from £145 for a flat or 2-bed house. £195 for a typical 3-4 bed family home. £295 for larger properties (5+ bed) or HMO licence applications. Commercial EICRs from £245 for a small unit, quoted on actual scope for larger premises. All include the full BS 7671 inspection, all circuits tested, photographic evidence, PDF report within 5 working days and clear remedial pricing if any work is needed.
How often is an EICR needed?
Private rental properties every 5 years and on every change of tenancy under MEES regulations (since 2020, up to £30,000 fine per breach). Commercial premises every 5 years (3 years for higher-risk environments). Owner-occupied homes recommended every 10 years and before sale where the buyer's solicitor often requests one. HMOs typically every 5 years aligned with the licence renewal cycle.
What do C1, C2 and C3 codes mean?
C1 means immediate danger - the circuit must be isolated immediately. C2 means potentially dangerous - urgent rectification required. For landlords this means within 28 days under MEES regulations. C3 means improvement recommended but not mandatory, typically older installations that meet the standard at the time of installation but not current 18th Edition spec. Only C1 and C2 codes constitute a fail.
How long does an EICR take?
Typical 2-bed home takes 2 to 3 hours on site. 3-4 bed home takes 3 to 4 hours. Larger homes and HMOs typically half a day. Commercial premises depend on scale: small unit half a day, larger sites a full day or more. Power has to be off in stages by circuit during testing so most clients arrange to be out or work around the disruption.
What happens if my EICR fails?
If any C1 or C2 codes are issued, the EICR is classed as unsatisfactory. Landlords must rectify these within 28 days and provide written confirmation to the tenant. We quote the remedial work as part of the report. Once remedials are complete a re-test certificate is issued and the property is back in compliance. C3 codes alone do not require remediation but are documented for the next inspection cycle.
Can the same engineer do the EICR and the remedial?
Yes and we recommend it. Having the same engineer carry out the inspection and any remedial work keeps the certification chain clean and clear. We are NAPIT registered which means we self-certify any notifiable remedial work under Part P. Re-test certificate issued on completion of any work, formally closing out the C1 or C2 codes from the original report.
Do you provide reports for letting agents and councils?
Yes. EICR reports issued in PDF format suitable for letting agent records, council HMO licence applications and Home Office insurance audits. Full photographic evidence included. We also email the report directly to the letting agent or managing party where authorised.
Do you cover Bedford specifically?
Yes. Bedford is one of our core service areas given that we are based locally. For Bedford-specific EICR information including local landlord guidance, MK postcode coverage and same-day appointment availability see our dedicated EICR Bedford page. We also cover Milton Keynes, Northampton, Luton, Aylesbury and the surrounding areas.
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EICR Inspections,
Same Week Turnaround

Free quotes by phone, NAPIT registered, BS 7671 18th Edition certified. Most domestic EICRs booked, inspected and reported within the same working week.

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