EICR Electrical Certificates West Sussex
As electrical engineers in the West Sussex 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 Sussex
As a West Sussex 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 Sussex
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equipment and testing methods to identify any potential hazards, such as faulty wiring, inadequate earthing, or outdated components.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 Sussex 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 Sussex
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 Sussex landlords and property owners can address issues early and avoid expensive emergency repairs.
Peace of mind: EICRs provide West Sussex 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 Sussex
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 Sussex 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 Sussex
- EICR East Grinstead
- EICR Mannings Heath
- EICR Lavant
- EICR Funtington
- EICR Dumpford
- EICR Chithurst
- EICR South Ambersham
- EICR Highleigh
- EICR Rackham
- EICR Fittleworth
- EICR Ferring
- EICR Maudlin
- EICR Hurst Wickham
- EICR Earnley
- EICR Hunston
- EICR East Dean
- EICR Pulborough
- EICR East Preston
- EICR Horsham
- EICR Storrington
- EICR Thakeham
- EICR Broadwater
- EICR West Harting
- EICR Lynchmere
- EICR Balcombe
- EICR Ifield West
- EICR Bosham Hoe
- EICR West Chiltington Common
- EICR West Chiltington
- EICR Gay Street
- EICR Rake
- EICR Crockerhill
- EICR Sutton
- EICR Handcross
- EICR Broadford Bridge
- EICR West Ashling
- EICR Bewbush
- EICR Yapton
- EICR Lindfield
- EICR Aldwick
- EICR Byworth
- EICR Colwood
- EICR Cocking
- EICR Ifold
- EICR Billingshurst
- EICR Up Marden
- EICR Wepham
- EICR Fernhurst
- EICR East Lavant
- EICR Chichester/Goodwood Airport (QUG)
- EICR Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- EICR Flansham
- EICR Halnaker
- EICR Saint Hill Green
- EICR Nuthurst
- EICR Bolney
- EICR Shipley
- EICR Findon Valley
- EICR Worth village
- EICR Northchapel
- EICR Newtimber
- EICR Tarring
- EICR Chichester
- EICR Edburton
- EICR Stedham
- EICR Houghton
- EICR Whitemans Green
- EICR Dial Post
- EICR Petworth
- EICR Hurstpierpoint
- EICR Buncton
- EICR Cowfold
- EICR Coombes
- EICR Harting
- EICR Hassocks
- EICR Codmore Hill
- EICR Lambs Green
- EICR East Harting
- EICR Pagham
- EICR Kilnwood Vale
- EICR Tillington - West Sussex
- EICR High Salvington
- EICR West Stoke
- EICR Heyshott
- EICR Copthorne
- EICR Easebourne
- EICR Linchmere
- EICR Bignor
- EICR Didling
- EICR West Burton
- EICR Shoreham-by-Sea
- EICR Sompting
- EICR Lurgashall
- EICR Somerley
- EICR Egdean
- EICR Iping
- EICR Haywards Heath
- EICR Fulking
- EICR Bosham
- EICR Burpham
- EICR Broadbridge Heath
- EICR Pyecombe
- EICR Southwater
- EICR Watersfield
- EICR Staplefield
- EICR Walderton
- EICR West Green
- EICR Keymer
- EICR Steyning
- EICR Bepton
- EICR Fontwell
- EICR Bucks Green
- EICR Poling
- EICR Southbourne
- EICR Rogate
- EICR Shoreham Airport (ESH)
- EICR Prinsted
- EICR Crossbush
- EICR Dragon's Green
- EICR Selsey
- EICR Forge Wood
- EICR Runcton
- EICR Ashurst Wood
- EICR Slaugham
- EICR Abbotsford
- EICR Eastergate
- EICR Henfield
- EICR Adversane
- EICR Almodington
- EICR Manor Royal
- EICR Elsted and Treyford
- EICR Hammer
- EICR Cote
- EICR Coneyhurst
- EICR Upperton
- EICR Aldingbourne
- EICR Woodmancote - Chichester
- EICR Atherington - West Sussex
- EICR Furnace Green
- EICR Balls Cross
- EICR Sullington
- EICR Charlton
- EICR Linch
- EICR Botolphs
- EICR Bedham
- EICR Bognor Regis
- EICR Horsted Keynes
- EICR West Dean
- EICR Sidlesham
- EICR Barns Green
- EICR Tilgate
- EICR Ford
- EICR Shripney
- EICR Elsted
- EICR Balcombe Lane
- EICR West Marden
- EICR Amberley
- EICR Rose Green
- EICR Hoyle
- EICR Cox Green
- EICR Broomer's Corner
- EICR West Itchenor
- EICR Tortington
- EICR Wineham
- EICR Wisborough Green
- EICR East Lavington
- EICR Middleton-on-Sea
- EICR Coolham
- EICR East Marden
- EICR Ashfold Crossways
- EICR Washington
- EICR North Horsham
- EICR Arundel
- EICR Kingston by Sea
- EICR Ashington
- EICR Bracklesham
- EICR Birdham
- EICR Stoughton
- EICR Westbourne
- EICR Westergate
- EICR Offington
- EICR The Haven
- EICR West Lavington
- EICR Rowhook
- EICR Ardingly
- EICR Sayers Common
- EICR Westhampnett
- EICR Durrington
- EICR Southwick
- EICR Littlehampton
- EICR Plaistow - West Sussex
- EICR Upper Beeding
- EICR Slindon
- EICR Lyminster
- EICR Warminghurst
- EICR Bines Green
- EICR Titty Hill
- EICR Nyetimber
- EICR North Heath
- EICR Rudgwick
- EICR Donnington
- EICR Salvington
- EICR Sharpthorne
- EICR Langley Green
- EICR Clapham
- EICR Hickstead
- EICR Stockbridge - West Sussex
- EICR Rusper
- EICR Faygate
- EICR Poynings
- EICR Turners Hill
- EICR Clymping
- EICR Lancing
- EICR Five Oaks
- EICR Loxwood
- EICR Tisman's Common
- EICR Treyford
- EICR Itchingfield
- EICR Copsale
- EICR West Grinstead
- EICR Small Dole
- EICR South Bersted
- EICR Cootham
- EICR Middleton on Sea
- EICR Slinfold
- EICR Bramber
- EICR Patching
- EICR North Mundham
- EICR Oving
- EICR Maplehurst
- EICR Warningcamp
- EICR Partridge Green
- EICR Ashurst
- EICR Nepcote
- EICR Lagness
- EICR Walberton
- EICR East Wittering
- EICR Twineham
- EICR Burgess Hill
- EICR Crawley
- EICR Lodsworth
- EICR Apuldram
- EICR North Marden
- EICR Maidenbower
- EICR Nutbourne - Horsham
- EICR Heene
- EICR Northgate
- EICR Kingston by Ferring
- EICR Kingsfold
- EICR Singleton
- EICR Bexleyhill
- EICR Graffham
- EICR Warninglid
- EICR Stopham
- EICR South Harting
- EICR Kingston Gorse
- EICR Bilsham
- EICR Walstead
- EICR Lower Beeding
- EICR Findon
- EICR Kingston Buci
- EICR Angmering on Sea
- EICR Lowfield Heath
- EICR Hardham
- EICR Wiggonholt
- EICR Trotton
- EICR Pease Pottage
- EICR Albourne
- EICR Mid Lavant
- EICR North Bersted
- EICR Coldwaltham
- EICR West Hoathly
- EICR Bedlam Street
- EICR Goddards’ Green
- EICR Blackstone
- EICR Worthing
- EICR Alfold Bars
- EICR Nutbourne - Chichester
- EICR Colworth
- EICR Selham
- EICR Gossops Green
- EICR West Wittering
- EICR Crawley Down
- EICR Ebernoe
- EICR Angmering
- EICR Midhurst
- EICR Merston
- EICR Tinsley Green
- EICR Warnham
- EICR Ancton
- EICR Southgate
- EICR Upwaltham
- EICR West Lavant
- EICR Scaynes Hill
- EICR Cuckfield
- EICR Felpham
- EICR Arun
- EICR Saddlescombe
- EICR Goring-by-Sea
- EICR Crabtree
- EICR Kirdford
- EICR Marehill
- EICR Duncton
- EICR Terwick Common
- EICR Colgate
- EICR Monk's Gate
- EICR Clayton
- EICR Redford
- EICR West Thorney
- EICR Stedham with Iping
- EICR South Mundham
- EICR Madehurst
- EICR Barlavington
- EICR Ifield
- EICR Rustington
- EICR Compton
- EICR Shermanbury
- EICR Broadfield
- EICR Nyewood
- EICR Ansty
- EICR Boxgrove
- EICR Three Bridges
- EICR Barnham
- EICR Eartham
- EICR East Ashling
- EICR Chidham
- EICR Wiston
- EICR Hammer Bottom
- EICR Elmer
- EICR Milland
- EICR Fishbourne - West Sussex
- EICR Bury
- EICR Wickhurst Green
- EICR Pound Hill
- EICR Heath Common
- EICR Tangmere