EICR Inspections
Northampton
NAPIT registered EICR inspections across every Northampton postcode. Domestic, landlord, HMO and commercial reports with honest coding and council compliance for West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire licensing. Same week turnaround across NN1 to NN18.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is the formal health check on the wiring of a property. Mandatory for landlords on a 5 year cycle under MEES regulations, often required by mortgage lenders, requested at sale and used for HMO licence applications across West and North Northamptonshire. We deliver EICRs across every NN postcode with honest coding (no manufactured C2s, no scaremongering remedials), photo evidence and PDF reports issued same week. For full technical detail of the EICR coding system see our main EICR services page.
EICR coding has to be honest, not inflated to win the remedial work
The biggest issue with EICRs in Northampton is dishonest coding. Inspectors that label every minor observation as a C2 (potentially dangerous) so they can quote thousands of pounds of remedial work to "fix" the report. We see it weekly: landlord forwards a £4500 remedial quote tied to a fail report, we re-inspect and find that 80 percent of the items are actually C3 (improvement recommended, not actually dangerous) and the genuine C2 fixes total around £600.
We code honestly to BS 7671. C1 is real danger requiring immediate isolation. C2 is potentially dangerous requiring rectification within 28 days. C3 is improvement recommended (not a fail and not legally required). FI is further investigation (something can't be tested without disturbing the install). If your existing report came back loaded with C2s and a 4-figure remedial quote, we will re-inspect and tell you straight what actually needs doing.
- Honest coding to BS 7671, no manufactured C2s
- Photo evidence of every observation in the PDF report
- Council compliant for West and North Northamptonshire HMO licensing
- Same week PDF turnaround on most domestic and landlord EICRs
- Free re-inspection if you suspect dishonest coding from elsewhere
The numbers behind
a proper EICR
EICR cycles, code definitions and remedial windows for Northampton landlords and homeowners.
Landlord EICR Cycle
All UK rented properties require an EICR every 5 years (since 2020 under MEES regulations). Always required on tenancy change too. HMOs sometimes 3-yearly.
Owner-Occupier Cycle
Owner-occupied homes recommended every 10 years or on change of occupancy. Often required by mortgage lenders and at point of sale.
C1/C2 Rectify Window
C1 (immediate danger) and C2 (potentially dangerous) codes must be rectified within 28 days. Written confirmation required to tenant and council.
Typical NN Turnaround
Most Northampton domestic and landlord EICRs are inspected and the PDF report issued within 3 working days of booking.
Every EICR type
across Northampton
Domestic Owner EICR
Owner-occupier inspections for selling, mortgage, insurance or peace of mind. Photo evidence on every observation. Issued in PDF same week. Most NN1 to NN5 properties.
From £145 typicalLandlord EICR
Mandatory 5-yearly EICRs for rented properties. Council compliant for West and North Northamptonshire. PDF report sent direct to letting agent on completion if required.
From £165 typicalHMO EICR
HMO-specific EICR with extra focus on shared circuits, escape route lighting and fire alarm wiring. Council compliant on first submission for HMO licensing across the county.
From £245 typicalCommercial EICR
Commercial inspections for offices, retail, restaurants and industrial premises. Brackmills, Moulton Park and county-wide commercial. Quoted on circuit count and complexity.
From £395 typicalRe-Inspection
Suspect a dishonest fail report? We re-inspect and re-code honestly to BS 7671. Often saves thousands of pounds on inflated remedial quotes from the original inspector.
From £145 calloutRemedial Work
Where genuine C1 or C2 remedials are needed, we quote and complete the work properly. Re-test, re-issue the EICR as Satisfactory and provide updated PDF for council records.
Quoted on findingsThree packages by
property size
Three honest packages by property size for most Northampton EICR scenarios. Bespoke pricing for HMOs, commercial premises and unusual properties.
1-2 Bed Flat or House
£145 From, smaller property- Full BS 7671 EICR inspection
- Up to 6 circuits tested
- Honest coding to BS 7671
- Photo evidence on observations
- PDF report same week
- Remedial quote if needed
- Council compliant for landlord
3 Bed Family Home
£195 From, typical 3 bed- Full BS 7671 EICR inspection
- Up to 12 circuits tested
- Honest coding to BS 7671
- Photo evidence on observations
- PDF report same week
- Remedial quote if needed
- Letting agent direct send
4-5 Bed Larger Property
£295 From, larger or HMO- Full BS 7671 EICR inspection
- Up to 16 circuits tested
- HMO version available
- Photo evidence on observations
- PDF report same week
- Remedial quote if needed
- Council HMO licence ready
From booking to PDF report
in five clear steps
Phone Booking
Tell us the property type, postcode and reason for the EICR. Most domestic bookings confirmed in minutes with a fixed price.
Site Visit
Most Northampton EICRs scheduled within the same working week. Inspector arrives at the agreed time with full BS 7671 testing kit.
Full Inspection
Every accessible circuit tested. Insulation resistance, RCD trip, earth loop, continuity. Photos taken of every observation for the PDF report.
Honest Coding
Findings coded honestly to BS 7671. C1, C2, C3 or FI per item with full justification. No manufactured codes to win remedial work.
PDF Report
Full PDF report issued within the working week. Sent direct to letting agent, council or your email as preferred. Remedial quote attached if needed.
Same Week Booking,
Honest Coding
Most Northampton EICRs are booked within the same working week and the PDF report issued within 3 working days. Council compliant for West and North Northamptonshire HMO licensing.
Issues that flag as
genuine C2 codes
A snapshot of issues we are most often called to fix on Northampton properties failing EICR. These are the genuine C2 codes that need rectifying within 28 days.
If your existing EICR flagged any of these. We can confirm the codes and fix properly.
Honest, fast,
council compliant
No Manufactured Codes
We code honestly to BS 7671. No upselling C3s into C2s. No scaremongering. Re-inspections often save thousands on inflated remedial quotes.
Same Week PDF
Most Northampton EICRs inspected and the PDF report issued within 3 working days. Direct delivery to letting agent or council where wanted.
Evidence Per Observation
Every observation in the PDF report has a clear photo. Lets you see exactly what was flagged and why. No vague descriptions, no padded findings.
Council Compliant
EICRs accepted on first submission for West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire HMO licensing. No rejection delays, no re-issue fees.
Every NN postcode
covered, no extras
We work across every Northampton postcode and the wider Northamptonshire area. No callout fee variations and no extra charges for any NN postcode. Same fixed pricing whether you are in central Northampton or out by Daventry.
Northampton EICR questions, answered fast
How much does an EICR cost in Northampton?
How often do I need an EICR?
What does a C1, C2 or C3 code mean?
How long does an EICR take?
What if I don't agree with a previous EICR result?
Will my EICR pass the council HMO check?
Can you fix any C1 or C2 codes you find?
Do you cover all of Northamptonshire?
Northampton EICRs,
Honest and Fast
Free quotes by phone, NAPIT registered, every report coded honestly to BS 7671 with photo evidence. Most Northampton EICRs booked within the same working week and PDF issued in 3 days.