An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a formal assessment of your property’s electrical systems, evaluating safety and compliance with current standards. This detailed report covers all fixed electrical installations—consumer units, circuits, sockets, switches, lighting, earthing and bonding—but excludes portable appliances.
Inspections follow BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations), current as of 2026. An EICR inspection helps prevent electrical fires, electric shock, and nuisance tripping by identifying faults before they become dangerous.
Insurers, letting agents, and mortgage lenders around Corby increasingly expect up-to-date electrical safety certificates for rental properties, HMOs, and commercial premises.
We’re a local Corby-focused electrical testing specialist offering EICRs for landlords, homeowners and businesses. All testing is completed by a fully qualified electrician in Corby who is Part P compliant and registered with recognised schemes like NICEIC or NAPIT.
We concentrate on Corby and nearby Northamptonshire towns—Kettering, Wellingborough, Northampton—so appointments are usually arranged within days.
Our EICR service includes:
EICR cost varies by property size, number of circuits, and installation condition. Here are realistic 2026 guide prices:
Property TypeEICR Price (Labour Only)Studio / 1-bed flat£120–£1502–3 bed house£150–£2004–5 bed / HMOs£200–£280+Commercial unitsIndividual quote
Very cheap quotes can indicate rushed inspections that won’t satisfy insurers or comply with legal requirements. Always request a written quote confirming circuit count, report format, and any re-test fees after remedial work.
Duration depends on property size, circuit count, and accessibility. Typical timeframes:
Power is switched off briefly per circuit during testing. Plan around fridge/freezer needs and home-working. Properties with pre-1990s wiring lacking RCD protection may require additional investigation.
Clear access to the consumer unit, key sockets, and loft/cellar areas beforehand to complete the inspection efficiently.
While a standard EICR is planned work, urgent safety inspections can be arranged quickly when serious faults are suspected.
Contact an emergency electrician if you notice:
Emergency attendance in Corby carries higher call-out rates. Isolate the supply at the main switch and avoid suspect circuits while waiting.
The inspection process follows a systematic approach to confirm your installation’s safety.
Visual inspection includes:
Electrical testing covers:
Each observation receives a code: C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), or FI (further investigation required). You’ll receive an EICR certificate stating whether your installation is “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory.”
National electrical safety standards apply equally in Corby. Under the private rented sector regulations (2020), most rented homes must have a valid EICR every 5 years.
Landlord obligations:
Non compliance can result in enforcement action and civil penalties up to £30,000. While owner occupied homes aren’t legally required to have regular EICRs, guidance recommends testing every 10 years or on change of ownership.
An “Unsatisfactory” report means your property has C1, C2, or FI observations requiring attention. Landlords typically have 28 days to conduct remedial work and obtain confirmation.
Common remedial work in Corby homes:
Ignoring an Unsatisfactory EICR can invalidate insurance, risk prosecution, and leave tenants or family in danger.
Recommended intervals vary by usage:
Property TypeEICR FrequencyPrivate rentalsEvery 5 years (legally required)HMOs3–5 years per licence conditionsOwner-occupiedEvery 10 yearsCommercial premises3–5 years
Major alterations like extensions, EV charge points, or rewires are good triggers to schedule your next full EICR.
EICR services typically cover Corby and wider Northamptonshire. Local villages served include Great Oakley, Little Stanion, Weldon, Gretton, Rockingham, Stanion, Cottingham and Middleton.
Nearby towns regularly covered: Kettering, Wellingborough, Market Harborough, Desborough and Rothwell. Local focus keeps travel times down, enabling competitive pricing and flexible appointment slots.
For routine renewals or pre-sale checks, 1–2 weeks’ notice is usually sufficient. Spring and early summer fill faster. Emergency appointments may be available at higher cost. Diarise your next inspection date immediately after receiving your current report to stay compliant with the 5-year deadline.
Someone must provide access—many Corby landlords arrange for tenants or agents to attend. The electrician needs access to all rooms, consumer unit, outbuildings with power, and loft/cellar spaces containing wiring.
Power isn’t off the entire visit. Individual circuits are isolated briefly during testing. Plan around key appliances and keep mobile data ready as Wi-Fi backup if working from home.
No. Valid EICRs require a certified, competent professional with proper test equipment and current BS 7671 expertise. Use a registered electrician whose credentials can be verified. Reports from unqualified people aren’t accepted by councils, agents, or insurers.
Strongly recommended for older properties where wiring age and condition is unclear. A pre-purchase EICR can reveal hidden costs—potential rewires or consumer unit upgrades—that affect property value and your offer. Coordinate with your survey period to negotiate before exchange.
