Electrical Installation Condition Reports in Newport

 

What is an EICR?

After a licensed electrician or engineer conducts a thorough and accurate inspection of a property’s electrical systems, they need to detail their findings in an official document. That document is an EICR or an Electrical Installation Condition Report. This report has useful information about the state of the system.

In some cases, this report is a requirement for property owners. When we conduct these inspections, we always adhere to the National Safety Standards.

Here are some of the important features of an EICR:

  • It identifies safety hazards such as fire or electrocution risks.
  • It shows whether there are parts of the circuit that are overloaded.
  • It determines whether there is lack of earthing or bonding.
  • It pinpoints any issues with DIY electrical work within the system.

 

If you’re a Newport property owner looking for reliable EICR inspections, we can help. Whether you need a one-off report or several EICRs for multiple properties, our accurate reports and fast turnaround times are your best choice. Click the button below to book an inspection.

 

Why Get an EICR?

Safety

Most property owners have their electrical installations inspected for safety.

It’s normal for ageing systems to have components and installations present small issues because of wear and damage from continuous use. Although small, these issues can eventually turn into complex and expensive problems if they are not resolved accordingly. Worse, they become hazards to the building’s occupants.

Regular EICR inspections are done to mitigate these dangers. The test pinpoints issues, no matter how small, to make sure that they are addressed decisively and in a timely manner. The report also includes actionable items and their levels of urgency. This way, more dangerous problems will be addressed first.

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency is another compelling reason for obtaining EICRs. Property owners use regular inspections to check whether their electrical installations are performing at peak efficiency. The report identifies areas for improvement in this field as well.

The recommendations made by the report not only help drive down energy costs, it also helps the entire electrical system become more environmentally friendly. This is a valuable incentive particularly for property owners with multiple locations.

Regulations

In some instances, regular EICR testing may be required for property owners.

Landlords are now required to present copies of satisfactory EICRs to their existing tenants at least once every five years. They also need to give copies to incoming tenants before they move in.

This is an important part of the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government’s push for safer dwellings.

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What Happens During an EICR Inspection?

During a test, the inspector goes through the following installations and components.

  • Presence of adequate notices and identifications
  • Type of wiring system and its current condition
  • Serviceability of equipment like outlets, sockets, switches, and light fittings
  • Extent of wear, tear, and any deterioration
  • Adequacy of earthing and bonding
  • Suitability of the switchgear and control gear
  • Damages done to the electrical installations by modifications to the property

 

What is in an EICR?

The EICR offers a lot of useful information regarding the current state of a property’s electrical installation. Here are a few examples of the details on the report:

  • Information about the inspector
  • List of the conducted tests and their results
  • Details about the electrical installation and all of its components and features
  • Limitations encountered during the inspection including locations in the property that may have been difficult to reach
  • Summary of all the findings and the current condition of the electrical installation
  • Other notes about the conducted inspection
  • Observation, recommendations, and other required actions (if any)

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How Much Does an EICR Inspection Cost?

Here are some of the most influential factors when it comes to the cost of an EICR inspection:

  • Age of the property
  • Size of the property
  • Location of the property
  • Extent of the testing required

 

Why Work with Us?

In the years Energy Performance Certificates has been in the industry, we have become the trusted partners of numerous clients across the UK. In fact, we are proud partners of over 150 regular clients.

  • We provide highly accurate, comprehensive, and compliant reports – all required and relevant tests.
  • We only employ qualified and licensed professionals – they can perform inspections efficiently.
  • We offer fixed pricing for the best value throughout the country.
  • We cover a wide geographical area – all Newport postcodes.

 

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