EICR & electrical inspections
An Electrical Installation Condition Report tells you, in writing, whether a property's wiring is safe. Landlords in England have legal duties around this. Buyers should want one before they exchange. And if your house still has a fuse box with actual fuse wire in it, it is overdue a look.
What customers say about this work
Ferrie Electrical Services recently replaced and installed a new residential consumer unit. Matthew is a very thorough, courteous and conscientious professional who completed the work to a very high standard. Communication was excellent throughout and the work was completed to time and schedule. Part P certifications were received less than one week after the work was completed. What more can I say? I thoroughly …
I have now used Matt and Ferrie Electrical many times. From new sockets and extractor fans, to new consumer units and full EICR certificates. Wouldn't hesitate going to Matt for anything electrical. Always a very professional job.
- Typical job
- 4 to 6 hours for most homes
- You get
- A written report, in plain English, by email
- Good for
- Landlords, letting agents, house buyers
- Remedials
- Quoted separately. Never assumed, never pushed
Matthew inspects for homeowners, landlords, prospective buyers and estate and letting agents across West Norfolk. You get a clear, honest report: what is fine, what needs watching, and what genuinely needs fixing now. No scare tactics, no inventing work.
During inspections Matthew has found everything from sockets wired by enthusiastic amateurs to a safe bolted to the wall directly in front of the distribution boards. He will tell you what he finds straight, with photographs, and what it will cost to put right.
What it covers
- EICR reports for landlords and letting agents
- Pre-purchase surveys for home buyers
- Homebuyer and change-of-occupancy checks
- Remedial work quoted separately, in writing, only if needed
Fair questions
How often does a rental property need an EICR?
For rented homes in England the rules require inspection at least every five years, and a copy of the current report to be given to tenants. Your report may also recommend a shorter interval. Matthew will confirm what applies to your property and keep a note of when yours is next due.
How long does an inspection take?
Most homes take four to six hours, depending on the size of the property and the number of circuits. If someone is in and out inside an hour, they have not tested every circuit, and the report will not be worth much. You get the written report by email shortly after.
What if the report finds problems?
Nothing happens without your say-so. You get an itemised written quote for any remedial work, and you are free to use anyone you like to do it.
Free on-site visit. Itemised quote in writing.
You see the quote before anyone lifts a floorboard. If the floorboards reveal a surprise, you hear about it before it costs you anything.
Tell us about the job
Matthew will take a proper look at what is involved, then put together an itemised quote in writing. He gets back to every enquiry as soon as he can.