EICR Testing in Cardiff
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords, home buyers and businesses. Tested to BS7671. Reports issued same day where possible. No call-out fee.
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is an inspection and test of an existing electrical installation. It tells you whether the wiring, consumer unit and earthing arrangements in a property are in satisfactory condition, and identifies any defects or deviations from the current wiring regulations. We carry out EICRs across Cardiff and South East Wales for landlords, home buyers, businesses and homeowners.
Who needs an EICR?
Under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, an EICR is required every 5 years. This is a legal requirement for all residential rental properties in Wales. The report must be provided to tenants on request.
If you're buying a property and the surveyor has flagged the electrical installation, or if the property is older and hasn't been inspected recently, an EICR before exchange gives you clarity on what you're taking on.
Recommended every 10 years for owner-occupied properties. If your home is over 30 years old and hasn't been inspected, an EICR is the only way to know whether the installation is still safe.
Commercial premises should be tested every 5 years or at change of occupancy. Required by your insurer and Health and Safety at Work Act obligations.
What does the inspection cover?
A full EICR involves a visual inspection and a series of electrical tests. We check the consumer unit, all fixed wiring, earthing and bonding, socket outlets, light fittings, switches, and any special locations such as bathrooms. Testing includes insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity and RCD operation times.
Understanding the report codes
The report uses a coding system to classify observations:
Risk of injury. Immediate remedial action required. The installation should not be used until the fault is rectified.
Urgent remedial action required. Not an immediate danger but could become one. Needs addressing as soon as possible.
Not dangerous but does not meet current regulations. The installation can remain in use but upgrading is recommended. Does not cause an unsatisfactory result on its own.
A fault has been identified but cannot be fully assessed without further investigation. More testing is required before the result can be determined.
EICR for Cardiff landlords
Cardiff has a large private rental sector, particularly in areas like Cathays, Roath, Grangetown and Canton. Many rental properties in these areas are older Victorian and Edwardian terraces with electrical installations that date back 40 to 50 years. The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 requires landlords to have the electrical installation tested every 5 years, and the report must be provided to tenants.
If you manage multiple properties in Cardiff, we can arrange a schedule to keep all your EICRs current. We issue reports electronically the same day where possible, which means you can forward them to tenants without delay.
If the inspection returns an unsatisfactory result, we'll talk you through what's needed and give you a quote for any remedial work before you commit to anything.
EICR questions
How much does an EICR cost in Cardiff?
Prices vary by property size and number of circuits. We quote upfront. Call us with the property type and postcode and we'll give you a price on the phone.
How long does an EICR take?
Around 2 to 3 hours for a typical 3-bed property. Larger properties or those with more circuits take longer. We'll give you a time estimate when you book.
My EICR is unsatisfactory. What now?
We'll explain what the codes mean and give you a written quote for the remedial work. In some cases it's a quick fix. In others, more substantial work is needed. We'll tell you the options honestly.
Does someone need to be present during the inspection?
For residential properties, yes. We need access to the consumer unit and all rooms. For a rental property, the tenant or landlord needs to be present, or we need a key.
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Areas we cover
Based in Cardiff CF3. Covering Cardiff and South East Wales.
Need an EICR in Cardiff?
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