An EICR inspection of the home is recommended at least every 5 years. Knowing that the electrics in your home are safe will put your mind at ease. The team at Keenan Electrical and Solar Ltd is available to complete an inspection of your electrical system at an affordable price.
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What is an EICR and why do I need one?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is an official document. This document provides all the details noted during an inspection of your property’s fixed wiring.
An EICR inspection looks at the fuse board, circuit breakers, wiring, and earth bonding – the type of electrics that you cannot ordinarily see. Overloading, potential fire hazards, and faults are looked for along with anything that contravenes safety regulations. An EICR report doesn’t cover the installations such as the fridge, it’s a survey of the underlying electrical system.
Why do I need an Electrical Installation Condition Report? The wiring in a house cannot be easily seen, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Thousands of fires are started each year by electrical faults. Many of these would have been avoided if the electrical system had been inspected recently.
An EICR survey is like an MOT for the home, it’s a close look at the safety aspect to protect people from injury or death. Landlords should have an EICR completed every 5 years and it’s recommended that householders have one approximately every 5 years. If you plan to sell your home soon, it’s not a requirement but it is helpful to have an EICR ready for potential buyers.
Make sure your home is safe for all who live there and book an Electrical Installation Condition Report with us. Our team is highly qualified and trained to complete EICR surveys professionally. Our prices are always competitive and we make sure we turn up on time ready to complete the work quickly.
What happens at an EICR survey?
Completed by a qualified electrician, an EICR will probably involve the disconnection of the power supply temporarily. This is to allow the electrician to test specific areas of the wiring in isolation. The use of test meters is to be expected during the process.
The report is completed with coded comments. A code C1 is the most worrying – it means that danger has been detected and needs immediate attention. The options available to ensure your property’s safety will be discussed and these will probably include the shutting off of the area in question or an immediate repair.
At Keenan Electrical and Solar Ltd, we believe in taking the time to explain our findings during an EICR survey. We can suggest improvements to consider and provide a price for any agreed alterations.
