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— PAT Testing · From £49.99
Every appliance tested, tagged, and certified — the same day.
Portable Appliance Testing confirms every electrical item in a furnished let, HMO, or workplace is safe to use. Fixed pricing per appliance, no surprises on the invoice.
2–3 min
Per appliance
12 months
Typical re-test
£49.99
Starting price
Home / Services / PAT Testing
— PAT Testing · From £49.99
Every appliance tested, tagged, and certified — the same day.
Portable Appliance Testing confirms every electrical item in a furnished let, HMO, or workplace is safe to use. Fixed pricing per appliance, no surprises on the invoice.
2–3 min
Per appliance
12 months
Typical re-test
£49.99
Starting price
— Pricing At A Glance
One starting price. Clear additional charges.
Priced by property size — what you’re quoted is what you pay, every time.
Starting Price
Up to 3 Bedrooms
£119.99
Additional
Per Extra Bedroom
+£15.00
Example
5-Bed House
£149.99
*£5 parking charge applies where paid parking only is available (free parking, £0). *£18 congestion charge applies if the property sits inside the congestion zone.
— What Is An EICR?
A full health check for your property's electrics
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a formal inspection of a property’s fixed wiring, consumer unit, sockets, and circuits — carried out by a qualified electrician to confirm everything meets current UK safety standards (BS 7671).
Rather than a quick glance, it’s a hands-on assessment: circuits are tested under load, earthing and bonding are checked, and any wear, damage, or non-compliant work from a previous renovation is flagged before it becomes dangerous.
The result is a certificate that either passes the property outright, or lists exactly what needs fixing and how urgently — using the standard code system explained further down this page.
— When You Need One
Five moments that trigger an EICR
- Before letting a property
- At every new tenancy
- When buying or selling
- For insurance renewal
- After major electrical work
— Why It Matters
The risk isn't the inspection. It's skipping it.
Faulty wiring is one of the leading causes of house fires in the UK. For landlords, the stakes go beyond safety.
— Legal Exposure
Fines up to £30,000
Local authorities can penalise landlords who fail to provide a valid EICR under the 2020 regulations.
Invalidated insurance
A claim following an electrical fault can be refused outright if no current EICR is on file.
Tenant risk
You carry a duty of care — an out-of-date certificate is the first thing checked after an incident.
— How The Inspection Works
Four stages, one visit
A typical residential EICR takes 30–90 minutes depending on property size and number of circuits.
STAGE 01
Visual inspection
The engineer checks the consumer unit, sockets, switches, and visible wiring for damage, wear, or non-compliant installation.
STAGE 02
Dead testing
With the power isolated, insulation resistance and circuit continuity are tested to catch faults that aren't visible.
STAGE 03
Live testing
With the system powered, the engineer measures earth loop impedance, RCD trip times, and voltage to confirm every circuit is protected correctly.
STAGE 04
Reporting
Any issues are logged against a standard code, and you receive a full written report with a pass, or a clear list of remedial work required.
— Understanding EICR Codes
If your report isn't a straight pass
Every observation on your report is graded against one of four codes, so you know exactly what needs attention and how urgently.
Code
Meaning
Action Required
C1
Danger present — risk of injury
Immediate action
C2
Potentially dangerous
Action within 28 days
C3
Improvement recommended
Doesn't fail the report, but shortens re-test interval
FI
Further investigation needed
Must be resolved before certificate is finalised
Not sure if your EICR is still valid?
Most certificates last five years — but a change of tenancy, a C3 code, or recent electrical work can shorten that. We'll check for you, free of charge.
— What Happens If You Don't
Skipping an EICR isn't a grey area
For landlords, it’s a breach of the 2020 regulations, and local authorities can act on it. Beyond the legal risk, an outdated or missing certificate typically means no cover from your insurer if an electrical fault causes damage or injury, difficulty proving compliance during a tenant complaint or council inspection, and a higher chance of small faults turning into expensive emergency repairs.
A five-yearly test is a modest cost against any of the above.
— Quick Facts
EICR at a glance
- Valid for 5 years (standard)
- Required at every new tenancy
- Legal requirement since April 2021
- Fines up to £30,000 for non-compliance
- Carried out by NICEIC / NAPIT engineers
— Frequently Asked Questions
Everything landlords ask us about EICRs
Five years for most residential and commercial properties, provided no C3 (improvement recommended) codes shorten the interval.
Only a qualified, registered electrician — typically NICEIC or NAPIT accredited — with specific training in periodic inspection and testing.
Yes. Even if a previous EICR is still in date, a new tenancy requires a fresh certificate.
You’ll receive a detailed breakdown of the failed items by code. Once remedial work is completed, a follow-up inspection confirms compliance and issues a fresh certificate.
From £119.99 for properties up to 3 bedrooms, plus £15 for each additional bedroom. See the pricing table above for a full breakdown — there are no hidden fees.
Typically 30–90 minutes, depending on the size of the property and number of circuits.
— Book Your EICR
Certified engineers. Same-week availability.
Certificates issued fast, with clear next steps if any work is needed.
Or call 020 4518 8198 — Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm