EICR Electrical Certificates West Midlands
As electrical engineers in the West Midlands area, we understand the importance of electrical safety in every home and workplace. That’s why we offer Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) to ensure that your electrical installations are safe, compliant and in good condition.
EICR certificates are legal documents that provide a detailed assessment of the safety of electrical installations, identifying any potential hazards and providing recommendations for improvements. As experts in electrical safety, our team of qualified electricians conducts thorough testing and inspections of your electrical systems and supplies you with an EICR certificate, giving you peace of mind and the assurance that your property is safe and in compliance with regulations.
Landlord Electrical Certificates West Midlands
As a West Midlands landlord, it is your responsibility to ensure that your rental property meets the required electrical safety standards. One way to ensure compliance is by obtaining an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) for your property.
The testing process for an EICR involves a thorough inspection and testing of all electrical installations in your property, including sockets, switches, lighting, and distribution boards.
EICR Testing West Midlands
Our qualified electricians use specialized equipment and testing methods to identify any potential hazards, such as faulty wiring, inadequate earthing, or outdated components. We will also conduct visual inspections of your electrical installations to identify any visible damage or signs of wear and tear. Once the testing is complete, we will provide you with a detailed report outlining any issues found and recommendations for improvements. By conducting an EICR, you can ensure that your rental property is safe for your tenants and compliant with regulations.
Which rented properties in West Midlands do the Electrical Safety Regulations apply to?
The Regulations apply in all cases where a private tenant has a right to occupy a property as their only or main residence and pays rent. This includes assured shorthold tenancies and licences to occupy.
The Regulations require landlords to have the electrical installations in their properties inspected and tested by a person who is qualified and competent, at an interval of at least every 5 years.
Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
“Landlords of privately rented accommodation must:
Ensure the electrical installations in their rented properties are inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at an interval of at least every 5 years.
Obtain a report from the person conducting the inspection and test which gives the results and sets a date for the next inspection and test.” – gov.uk
EICR Benefits for Landlords in West Midlands
Enhanced safety: EICRs are designed to identify and highlight any electrical hazards or faults in your electrical systems, enabling you to take corrective action to minimize risks and ensure the safety of your property’s occupants.
Compliance with regulations: EICRs are mandatory for landlords and provide proof that your electrical installations meet the required safety standards set out in the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.
Reduced liability: By obtaining an EICR, you can demonstrate that you have taken steps to ensure the safety of your property’s occupants, thereby reducing your liability in the event of any electrical accidents.
Cost savings: EICRs can help identify potential problems before they escalate into costly repairs, ensuring that West Midlands landlords and property owners can address issues early and avoid expensive emergency repairs.
Peace of mind: EICRs provide West Midlands residents with assurance that electrical installations are safe, compliant, and in good condition, giving you peace of mind and enabling you to focus on other aspects of property management.
EICR for Heritage Properties around West Midlands
Heritage properties may require special attention when it comes to electrical safety standards and certification. Currently the law states landlords must acquire new EICR certificates every five years. However, you can have your electrics tested at any time you choose, giving you added peace of mind with regard to electrical safety to protect those West Midlands heritage properties and landmarks.
Owners of older buildings such as thatched cottages and timber-frame buildings may benefit from an increased frequency of EICR testing to decrease risks of electrical fires for example.
Heritage properties, especially those with unique construction materials or features, may require more frequent EICR testing to ensure their electrical safety. Here are some examples of heritage properties that may require more frequent EICR testing:
Listed Buildings: Properties that are listed or located within a conservation area may have old electrical systems that require more frequent EICR testing to ensure their safety.
Thatched Roofs: Thatched roofs can be a fire hazard if the electrical system is not up to date. Hence, it is important to have an EICR done more frequently on these types of properties.
Timber-framed Buildings: Properties with wooden frames, especially those with timber cladding, may require more frequent EICR testing due to the increased risk of electrical fires.
Historic Properties: Historic properties with unique architectural features, such as old wiring systems, may require more frequent EICR testing to ensure their safety and prevent potential hazards.
Converted Properties: Properties that have been converted from their original use, such as barn conversions, may have unique electrical systems that require more frequent EICR testing to ensure their safety.
Local Electricians for EICR Testing and Certificates in West Midlands
- EICR Brandwood End
- EICR Tipton
- EICR Rood End
- EICR Tettenhall
- EICR Saltley
- EICR Hawbush
- EICR Gravelly Hill
- EICR Ladywood
- EICR Streetly
- EICR Frankley
- EICR Pheasey
- EICR Tyseley
- EICR Bristnall Hall Fields
- EICR Quinton - West Midlands
- EICR Sutton Coldfield
- EICR Tividale
- EICR Bullring & Grand Central
- EICR Goldthorn Park
- EICR Eastern Green
- EICR Haslucks Green
- EICR Greet
- EICR Rounds Green
- EICR Sharmans Cross
- EICR Wall Heath
- EICR Shenley Fields
- EICR Oakham - West Midlands
- EICR Wednesbury
- EICR Woodcross
- EICR Tyburn
- EICR West Heath - West Midlands
- EICR Kates Hill
- EICR Marston Green
- EICR Bleakhouse
- EICR Bilston
- EICR Edgbaston
- EICR Stivichall
- EICR Erdington
- EICR Bromley - West Midlands
- EICR Lyndon Green
- EICR Sedgley
- EICR Bentley
- EICR Sandwell
- EICR Cheylesmore
- EICR Coseley
- EICR Fordbridge
- EICR Shard End
- EICR Penn - West Midlands
- EICR Meriden
- EICR Allesley Park
- EICR Dorridge
- EICR Hampton-in-Arden
- EICR Cradley Heath
- EICR Rednal
- EICR Fallings Park
- EICR Pendeford
- EICR Chadwick End
- EICR Dudley
- EICR Rowley Regis
- EICR Sparkbrook
- EICR Nechells
- EICR Little Sutton
- EICR Langley Green
- EICR Harborne
- EICR Clifford Park
- EICR Low Hill
- EICR Longford - West Midlands
- EICR Causeway Green
- EICR Turves Green
- EICR Caldmore
- EICR Shelfield
- EICR Moseley
- EICR Selly Oak
- EICR Stockland Green
- EICR Cradley
- EICR Wordsley
- EICR New Frankley in Birmingham
- EICR Finham
- EICR Winson Green
- EICR Ward End
- EICR Perry Beeches
- EICR Queen’s Head
- EICR Berkswell
- EICR Balsall Heath
- EICR Olton
- EICR Courthouse Green
- EICR Pelsall
- EICR Roughley
- EICR The Delves
- EICR Bell Green
- EICR California - West Midlands
- EICR Little Bloxwich
- EICR Hamstead - West Midlands
- EICR Four Oaks
- EICR Coleshill Heath
- EICR Yew Tree
- EICR Wylde Green
- EICR Park Village
- EICR Pleck
- EICR Keresley
- EICR Moxley
- EICR Sparkhill
- EICR Parkfield
- EICR Smethwick
- EICR Canley
- EICR Radford - West Midlands
- EICR Temple Balsall
- EICR Weoley Castle
- EICR Digbeth
- EICR Westwood Heath
- EICR Withymoor Village
- EICR Hodge Hill
- EICR Northfield - West Midlands
- EICR Small Heath
- EICR Alum Rock
- EICR Elmdon Heath
- EICR Walsall Wood
- EICR Bournbrook
- EICR Swan Village
- EICR Shirley - West Midlands
- EICR Aston
- EICR Clayhanger
- EICR Cheswick Green
- EICR Wyken - West Midlands
- EICR Yardley
- EICR Chapelfields
- EICR Ernesford Grange
- EICR Wolverhampton
- EICR Thimble End
- EICR Coventry
- EICR Hillfields
- EICR Brownhills West
- EICR New Invention - West Midlands
- EICR Kitts Green
- EICR Aldridge
- EICR Brownhills
- EICR Quarry Bank
- EICR Stoke Heath - West Midlands
- EICR Queslett
- EICR Langley Village
- EICR Bordesley Green
- EICR Lye
- EICR Tile Hill
- EICR Cotteridge
- EICR Amblecote
- EICR Jewellery Quarter
- EICR Bordesley
- EICR Sheldon - West Midlands
- EICR Boldmere
- EICR Rough Hills
- EICR Mount Nod
- EICR Handsworth Wood
- EICR Vauxhall
- EICR High Heath
- EICR Lifford
- EICR Kings Heath
- EICR Wollaston - West Midlands
- EICR Lower Stoke
- EICR Warstock
- EICR Telford Centre
- EICR Blakenall Heath
- EICR Highters Heath
- EICR Solihull Lodge
- EICR Billesley
- EICR The Straits
- EICR Earlsdon
- EICR Catherine-de-Barnes
- EICR Chelmsley Wood
- EICR Wollescote
- EICR Whitehouse Common
- EICR Warley Wigorn
- EICR Bournville
- EICR Blakeley Hall
- EICR Mere Green
- EICR Metchley
- EICR Princes End
- EICR Kingswinford
- EICR Walmley
- EICR Hall Green
- EICR West Bromwich
- EICR Willenhall
- EICR Warley
- EICR Yardley Wood
- EICR Balsall Common
- EICR Halesowen
- EICR Merrivale
- EICR Kingshurst
- EICR Blackheath - West Midlands
- EICR Tidbury Green
- EICR Longbridge
- EICR Hockley Heath
- EICR Barston
- EICR Bearwood
- EICR Brades Village
- EICR Tettenhall Wood
- EICR Spon End
- EICR Warley Salop
- EICR Little Fields
- EICR Kineton Green
- EICR Stoke Aldermoor
- EICR Tile Cross
- EICR Maney
- EICR Bentley Heath
- EICR Solihull
- EICR Birchfield
- EICR Garretts Green
- EICR Hawne
- EICR Oldbury
- EICR Falcon Lodge
- EICR Hay Mills
- EICR Brierley Hill
- EICR Shire Oak
- EICR Dixons Green
- EICR Heath Town
- EICR Park Central
- EICR Washwood Heath
- EICR Palfrey
- EICR Brandhall
- EICR Birmingham
- EICR Stirchley
- EICR Hayley Green
- EICR Ball Hill
- EICR Ashmore Park
- EICR Springfield - West Midlands
- EICR Horseley Heath
- EICR Castle Bromwich
- EICR Handsworth
- EICR Ettingshall
- EICR Woodgate
- EICR Attwood Green
- EICR Allesley
- EICR Rushall
- EICR Merry Hill
- EICR Rowley Village
- EICR Bartley Green
- EICR Walsall
- EICR Whitley - West Midlands
- EICR Pensnett
- EICR Lapal
- EICR Acocks Green
- EICR Foleshill
- EICR Bloxwich
- EICR Castlecroft
- EICR Castle Vale
- EICR Whoberley
- EICR Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- EICR Kingstanding
- EICR Short Heath
- EICR Buckland End
- EICR Wednesfield
- EICR Fordhouses
- EICR Illey
- EICR Kingfisher Shopping Centre
- EICR Cannon Park
- EICR Monkspath
- EICR Selly Park
- EICR Hasbury
- EICR Dickens Heath
- EICR Kings Norton
- EICR Smith's Wood
- EICR Dudley Wood
- EICR Blossomfield
- EICR Minworth
- EICR Bickenhill
- EICR Walkers Heath
- EICR Stechford
- EICR Fox Hollies
- EICR Lozells
- EICR Ettingshall Park
- EICR Great Barr
- EICR Stourbridge
- EICR Gibbet Hill
- EICR Druids Heath
- EICR Smith’s Wood
- EICR Wake Green
- EICR New Oscott
- EICR Coundon - West Midlands
- EICR Hawkesley
- EICR Daimler Green
- EICR Goldthorn Hill
- EICR Bushbury
- EICR Chad Valley
- EICR Pedmore Fields
- EICR Perry Barr
- EICR Netherton
- EICR Knowle - West Midlands
- EICR Darlaston
- EICR Ulverley Green
- EICR Holbrooks
- EICR Leamore
- EICR Compton - West Midlands