Landlord EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report)
Five-yearly electrical safety inspections for rented homes, carried out by independent NICEIC or NAPIT registered electricians.
What the law requires
Private landlords must have the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, give tenants a copy, and complete any required remedial work within 28 days. Official source: Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 (legislation.gov.uk) Official source: GOV.UK: Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors, guidance
Sources: GOV.UK: Electrical safety standards guidance; The Private Rented Sector Database Regulations 2026 (draft, legislation.gov.uk) · All regulations & official sources
Price
| Property | Price |
|---|---|
| Studio, 1–2 bed | £140 |
| 3 bed | £165 |
| 4 bed | £190 |
| Each extra bedroom | +£25 |
| Shared house / HMO | +£30 |
| On LetSafe Complete (standard homes) | Included every 5 years |
What your money buys
- A NICEIC or NAPIT registered electrician, registration checked
- Every C1, C2 and FI item flagged in plain English by email
- The 28-day remedial deadline tracked with its own countdown
- Report emailed to you and a tenant copy sent
Remedial referral fee. If remedial work is needed, we can introduce a registered contractor who pays us a referral fee of 12.5% of the job value. We tell you the amount before you accept, the price you pay is the same, and you are free to use any registered contractor. The fee never influences how an engineer codes a defect.
Questions
How often is an EICR needed for a rental?
At least every 5 years, and remedial work identified must be completed within 28 days (or sooner if specified).Official source: Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 (legislation.gov.uk); GOV.UK: Electrical safety standards in the private and social rented sectors, guidance
What if it fails?
You get a fixed price for the remedial work from a vetted contractor, which you approve by email before any work starts, and a follow-up certificate inside the 28-day window. If remedial work is needed, we can introduce a registered contractor who pays us a referral fee of 12.5% of the job value. We tell you the amount before you accept, the price you pay is the same, and you are free to use any registered contractor. The fee never influences how an engineer codes a defect.
What do C1, C2, C3 and FI mean?
C1: danger present. C2: potentially dangerous. Both make the report unsatisfactory and need fixing. C3: improvement recommended. FI: further investigation needed without delay.