What's Included in Our Electrical Safety Inspections (EICR) Service
An electrical safety inspection involves a detailed visual and physical examination of your wiring, consumer unit, sockets, switches and fixed electrical installations. We check for signs of wear, damage, overloading, and non-compliance with current wiring regulations. At the end of the inspection, you'll receive a written EICR report classifying any issues found, from minor observations through to anything requiring urgent attention, along with a clear explanation of what each finding means.
Why Choose Paredes Electrical for Electrical Safety Inspections (EICR)
- NAPIT-registered inspectors carrying out thorough, methodical checks
- Clear written reports you can understand, not just technical codes
- Fast turnaround for landlords needing reports for new tenancies
- Honest recommendations, we won't invent work that isn't needed
- Experience inspecting everything from Victorian terraces to modern new-builds
We're a small, local team rather than a national call centre, so when you get in touch about electrical safety inspections (eicr) you speak directly to someone who can give you a straight answer. Every job is carried out by our own NAPIT-registered electricians, so you know exactly who is doing the work and the standard to expect.
Our Electrical Safety Inspections (EICR) Process
Get in touch with some basic details about your property, and we'll give you a price and arrange a suitable time. On the day, we carry out a full inspection of the installation, testing circuits, checking the consumer unit, and examining accessible wiring, sockets and fittings. We'll talk you through anything significant we find on the day itself. Your full written report follows shortly after, and if any remedial work is needed, we can quote for that separately so you can decide how to proceed.
Signs You Might Need Electrical Safety Inspections (EICR)
You should consider an electrical safety inspection if your property hasn't been checked in the last 5-10 years, you're buying or selling a property, you're a landlord preparing for a new tenancy, you've noticed flickering lights or tripping circuits, or your consumer unit still uses old rewireable fuses. Landlords in England have a legal duty to have electrical installations inspected at least every 5 years.
Getting an Accurate Quote
The cost of an EICR depends on the size of the property and the number of circuits to be tested. We'll give you a clear price based on your property before booking anything in. Across Northampton's varied housing stock, older properties with more circuits and outbuildings naturally take longer to inspect thoroughly than a modern flat, and we factor that into our pricing so it stays fair and transparent.
Something Worth Knowing
An EICR isn't just a box-ticking exercise, it's a genuine safety check that can catch issues before they become serious. The report classifies findings using codes: C1 for anything posing immediate danger, C2 for potentially dangerous issues needing attention, C3 for improvement recommendations, and FI where further investigation is needed. Most properties come back with at least a handful of C3 observations, which don't require immediate action but are worth knowing about. We'll walk you through your report in plain English rather than leaving you to interpret codes alone, and we're always happy to answer follow-up questions once you've had time to read it.
Serving Northampton, Milton Keynes and Wellingborough
We regularly carry out EICRs for landlords managing multiple properties across Northampton, Milton Keynes and Wellingborough, as well as for homeowners wanting peace of mind before a sale or purchase. If you manage several rental properties, we can also help coordinate inspection dates so they don't all fall due at once, making it easier to plan and budget for the work across your portfolio.
If you're a letting agent managing properties on behalf of several landlords, we're happy to work directly with you to keep track of inspection due dates across a portfolio, reducing the admin burden on your side and helping make sure nothing falls through the cracks. We can also provide reports in whatever format works best for your record-keeping and compliance systems.
Frequently Asked Questions: Electrical Safety Inspections (EICR)
How often should an EICR be carried out?
For rental properties in England, an EICR is legally required at least every 5 years. For owner-occupied homes, every 10 years is generally recommended, or at change of occupancy.
What happens if my EICR comes back with issues?
We'll explain any issues clearly, classify how urgent they are, and give you a separate quote for any remedial work needed. There's no obligation to use us for follow-up work, though we're happy to help.
How long does an inspection take?
This depends on the size of the property, but most domestic inspections take a few hours. We'll give you a more accurate estimate when we understand your property.
Do landlords legally need an EICR?
Yes, landlords in England are legally required to have electrical installations inspected and tested at least every 5 years, and to provide tenants with a copy of the report.
Can you carry out EICRs for commercial premises too?
Yes, we carry out electrical safety inspections for both domestic and commercial properties across Northampton, Milton Keynes and Wellingborough.
Do you inspect outbuildings and garages as part of an EICR?
Yes, where they're connected to the main electrical installation, outbuildings and garages are included as part of a thorough inspection.
Can I be present during the inspection?
Absolutely, you're welcome to be there, and we're happy to answer questions as we go or explain anything we find.
What's the difference between an EICR and PAT testing?
An EICR covers the fixed wiring and installation in a property, while PAT testing covers individual portable appliances like kettles or computers. Many landlords and businesses need both.
Can you carry out an EICR quickly if I'm completing a property sale?
We understand sale timelines can be tight, and we'll always try to accommodate urgent requests where our schedule allows, just let us know your deadline when you get in touch.
We Serve These Areas
We carry out electrical safety inspections (eicr) across Northampton and the surrounding towns, including:
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Our Other Services
Alongside electrical safety inspections (eicr), we also offer:
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