EICR, Electrical Installation Condition Reports
A formal assessment of the safety and condition of the electrical installations within your property, carried out by our fully qualified electricians in accordance with BS 7671, the UK’s national standard for electrical installations.
What is an EICR?
A detailed record of your property’s electrical safety
An Electrical Installation Condition Report, commonly referred to as an EICR, is a formal assessment of the safety and condition of the electrical installations within a property. It is carried out by a qualified electrician in accordance with BS 7671, the UK’s national standard for electrical installations.
It provides a detailed record of the current state of the wiring, circuits, consumer unit and associated electrical components. Whether you own a domestic property or manage a commercial premises, an EICR is an essential step in confirming that your electrical installation is safe and fit for purpose.
At GLP Air Conditioning, our fully qualified electricians carry out EICR inspections for both domestic and commercial clients.
What an EICR involves
A thorough inspection of your entire electrical installation
During an EICR inspection, our electrician will carry out a series of thorough visual checks and technical tests across your property’s entire electrical installation. This includes:
At the end of the inspection, you will receive a clear, detailed report of the findings along with a recommendation for any remedial work required.
How issues are classified
Code C1
Immediate danger
Represents an immediate danger to persons. Urgent remedial action is required before the installation is used.
Code C2
Potentially dangerous
Not an immediate danger, but could become hazardous. Remedial work should be carried out as soon as possible.
Code C3
Improvement recommended
Does not meet current standards, but it is not dangerous. Improvements are recommended but not urgently required.
Your report explained: Any issues identified are categorised by severity. You will receive a clear, detailed report of the findings along with a recommendation for any remedial work required.
Who needs an EICR?
Domestic and commercial property owners,
landlords and more
Domestic and commercial property owners, landlords, buyers and sellers may all require or benefit from an EICR at different points.
Landlords
For landlords in England, an EICR is a legal requirement, with inspections due at least every five years or at the start of a new tenancy.
Every 5 years, legal requirement
Homeowners
An EICR is strongly recommended every ten years or whenever you move into a new property, as it provides assurance that the electrical installation is safe regardless of its age or history.
Every 10 years, strongly recommended
Commercial property managers
Commercial property managers should have EICRs carried out on their premises to comply with relevant workplace health and safety legislation and to demonstrate due diligence in maintaining a safe environment.
As required by legislation
Why choose qualified electricians for your EICR?
Reliable, legally compliant and genuinely useful
An EICR must be carried out by a qualified and competent electrician. At GLP Air Conditioning, all EICR inspections are completed by experienced, registered electricians who have the knowledge and technical capability to assess installations accurately and comprehensively. Choosing a properly qualified team for your EICR means the report you receive is reliable, legally compliant and genuinely useful as a record of your property’s electrical safety.
If remedial work is identified as a result of the inspection, we can carry out the necessary repairs and issue an updated report once the work is complete, giving you a single point of contact for the entire process.
Get Started Today
Book an EICR for your domestic or commercial property
To book an EICR for your domestic or commercial property, get in touch with GLP Air Conditioning today. Speak to one of our experts to arrange a convenient appointment and ensure your property meets current electrical safety standards.
