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EICR Certificates for
Landlords in Poole, Bournemouth & Christchurch

Your electrical installation must be inspected and certified at least every 5 years. We test, certify, and — if anything needs fixing — put it right the same visit where we can.

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What Is an EICR?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection of the fixed wiring in a property — the consumer unit, sockets, switches, and cabling behind the walls. It's not a check of appliances; it's a check of the electrical installation itself against the current wiring regulations (BS 7671).

A qualified engineer tests every circuit, checks earthing and bonding, and inspects the consumer unit. Anything found is logged with a classification code, and the report is marked either Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory depending on what's found.

Labelled consumer unit inspected as part of an EICR by ElectriciansNearYou

FuseBox consumer unit condition checked during an EICR inspection

Circuit breakers and RCBOs tested as part of an Electrical Installation Condition Report

Your Legal Duty as a Landlord

Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, every private landlord in England has these duties.

Duty	Deadline
Have the installation inspected and tested	At least every 5 years, or sooner if the previous report specifies
Give existing tenants a copy of the report	Within 28 days of the inspection
Give new tenants a copy of the report	Before they move in
Complete any C1 or C2 remedial work	Within 28 days of the test date, or sooner if the report says so
Provide a copy if a local council requests one	Within 7 days

Penalty for non-compliance: up to £40,000

Local councils can fine landlords per breach, arrange remedial work themselves and recover the cost from you, and — since 1 May 2026 — the maximum penalty was raised from £30,000 to £40,000 and the duty was extended to cover social housing too.

Understanding Your Report's Codes

If your EICR isn't a straightforward pass, it'll list findings under one of three codes. Here's what each one actually means.

Danger present

A risk of injury right now. We make this safe immediately, on the spot, before we leave.

Potentially dangerous

Urgent remedial action needed. This is what makes a report "Unsatisfactory" and starts your 28-day clock.

Improvement recommended

Doesn't meet current standards but isn't unsafe. Noted for your awareness — no legal action required.

What Does a Fail Typically Cost to Fix?

Every property's different, but here's the honest range for the remedial work we see most often.

Minor remedials

£80 – £250

A handful of C2/C3 items — missing RCD protection on a circuit, a loose connection, a damaged accessory.

Consumer unit replacement

From £450

Common on older properties with a dated plastic board — usually the single biggest line item on a fail.

These are typical ranges based on jobs we complete regularly — your actual quote depends on what the inspection finds. We always price remedial work before starting it.

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Use our calculator for an instant budget estimate based on your property type and number of circuits.

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Multi-Property & Portfolio Rates

Managing more than one rental? We offer reduced per-property rates the more we do together, with a single point of contact and coordinated scheduling.

1 Property

From £140

Standard rate, single EICR.

Most Common

2–5 Properties

Reduced Rate

Discounted per-property price when booked together.

6+ Properties / Letting Agents

Custom Quote

Portfolio rate, priority scheduling around your 5-year renewal dates.

Managing a portfolio? Tell us how many properties and roughly when each is due, and we'll put together a schedule so nothing lapses.

Common Questions

Do I need an EICR if I only just bought the property?

Yes — the duty applies to any residential tenancy, regardless of how long you've owned the property. If there's no valid, in-date EICR on file, you're not compliant.

What happens if my report comes back Unsatisfactory?

Any C1 items get made safe immediately during the visit. C2 items need fixing within 28 days — we'll quote the remedial work on the spot and can usually book it in straight away.

How long does the inspection take?

Most standard 2–3 bedroom properties take 2–3 hours. Larger properties or HMOs take longer — we'll give you a time estimate when you book.

Can you test while the property is tenanted?

Yes, that's the most common scenario. We'll need brief access to turn circuits off one at a time — we coordinate timing with your tenant directly if useful.

Book Your EICR

Tell us how many properties you need testing and roughly when — we'll come back with a quote and the next available date.

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EICR Certificates forLandlords in Poole, Bournemouth & Christchurch