Need an EICR in Birkenhead? Voltrade electricians carry out electrical safety inspections for landlords, homebuyers, and homeowners.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a detailed inspection of the fixed wiring in a property. Since April 2021, landlords in England are legally required to have an EICR carried out every 5 years and provide a copy to tenants.
Voltrade electricians in Birkenhead carry out EICR inspections for landlords, homebuyers, and homeowners who want to check the safety of their electrical installation.
The electrician will inspect all fixed wiring, sockets, switches, the consumer unit, earthing and bonding, and any other fixed electrical equipment. They test insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, and RCD operation. The inspection typically takes 2 to 4 hours for a standard 3-bedroom house. You will receive a report classifying any defects as C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), or FI (further investigation needed).
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All prices in pounds including call-out fee. Parts quoted separately where applicable. Actual costs depend on the specific fault.
Voltrade members pay from 99 pounds call-out. Non-members pay from 149 pounds. Our GoFIX AI provides a specific cost estimate before you book.
For private landlords in England, yes. Since 2020, landlords must have a valid EICR before a new tenancy begins and renew it every 5 years. For homeowners it is strongly recommended but not legally required.
The report grades each issue as C1 (danger, immediate action needed), C2 (potentially dangerous, urgent action), C3 (recommended improvement), or FI (further investigation). C1 and C2 issues must be remedied and re-inspected.
A 3-bedroom a mix of period and modern properties typically takes 2 to 4 hours. Larger properties, older wiring, or properties with many circuits take longer. The electrician needs access to every room and the consumer unit throughout.
Yes, circuits are tested individually which requires them to be switched off during testing. The whole property will not be off at once, but each circuit goes off for 10 to 15 minutes during its tests.
Ensure the electrician can access every socket, switch, and light fitting. Move furniture away from sockets where possible. Clear access to the consumer unit and any junction boxes. Have your previous EICR available if you have one.
Describe the problem and our AI estimates the fault before an engineer visits.
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