EICR Exeter
Electrical Installation Condition Reports carried out by NICEIC-registered electricians across Exeter and Devon. Legally required for landlords every 5 years. Same-day report delivery. All C1, C2, and FI observations explained clearly.
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An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal assessment of the condition of a property's fixed electrical installation carried out by a qualified electrician. It examines the wiring, consumer unit, sockets, light fittings, earthing, bonding, and other components against the current wiring regulations (BS 7671). The outcome is a report detailing any observations found, each coded to indicate the severity of the issue.
For private landlords in England, the EICR is a legal requirement under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. The Regulations came into force for new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and for all existing tenancies from 1 April 2021. Landlords who fail to comply face fines of up to £30,000 per property — and those fines are being actively enforced by local authorities across Devon.
For homeowners considering a sale, an EICR provides buyers and their solicitors with objective evidence of the electrical installation's condition. For homeowners in older properties, it is the most reliable way to understand what the wiring is actually like behind the walls — and what, if anything, needs to be done.
We book NICEIC-registered electricians for EICRs across Exeter and Devon. Reports are delivered the same day in most cases. Where the inspection identifies observations requiring remedial works, we can arrange these through the same service — one point of contact from booking to compliance confirmation.
The Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020 — What Landlords Must Do
Legal Requirement for Landlords in England
All private landlords must have a valid EICR for every tenanted property, renewed at least every 5 years. Failure to comply with a remedial notice can result in fines of up to £30,000 per property.
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 impose clear, specific duties on private landlords:
- Have the electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every 5 years
- Obtain a report (the EICR) from that inspection
- Retain a copy of the EICR for at least 2 years
- Provide a copy to the tenant within 28 days of the inspection
- Provide a copy to new tenants before they occupy the property
- Provide a copy to any prospective tenant within 28 days of a written request
- Provide a copy to the local authority within 7 days of a written request
- Where the report identifies remedial work required: complete the work within 28 days (or sooner if specified) and provide written confirmation to the tenant within 28 days of the original inspection
HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) properties have additional requirements under their licence conditions. Mandatory HMO licence conditions in Exeter typically require a valid EICR every 5 years and may specify additional electrical standards. Check your HMO licence for the specific requirements applicable to your property.
What We Cover in the Inspection
Every EICR covers these elements of the fixed electrical installation — all tested and documented to BS 7671.
Consumer unit
Condition, correct fusing, presence of RCDs and SPDs, enclosure type (metal or plastic), labelling, and overall suitability.
Circuits and wiring
Insulation resistance testing of all circuits. Visual inspection of visible wiring. Assessment of wiring age and type where accessible.
Sockets and switches
Correct polarity, earthing, and condition of all accessible accessories. Suitability for the room type (bathroom zones, kitchen, outdoors).
Light fittings
Condition of fixed lighting. Correct wiring of switches and pendants. Suitability for bathroom zones.
Earthing and bonding
Main protective earthing conductor, main bonding to incoming services, supplementary bonding in bathrooms and kitchens.
RCD testing
All RCDs tested for correct trip time and trip current. Slow or non-responding RCDs recorded as observations.
Earth loop impedance
Loop impedance testing on all circuits to verify the earth path is adequate for circuit breakers to operate correctly under fault conditions.
Observations and report
All observations recorded with C1/C2/C3/FI codes. Remedial timescales specified. Report signed by the inspecting engineer.
Understanding EICR Observation Codes
Danger Present
The installation presents an immediate risk of injury. The circuit or appliance should not be used until the fault is rectified. Your engineer may need to isolate the circuit on the day of inspection. Examples: exposed live conductors, absence of earthing on circuits with metal exposed parts, severely degraded wiring.
Potentially Dangerous
Not immediately dangerous, but the installation has the potential to cause injury or start a fire if not addressed. For landlords: remedial works required within 28 days of the report date. Examples: RCD protection absent on bathroom circuits, circuits with significantly degraded insulation, incorrectly rated overcurrent protection.
Improvement Recommended
An observation that does not require immediate action and does not cause the installation to fail (return an Unsatisfactory result). Examples: absence of supplementary bonding to old standard, lack of RCD protection on general circuits where not previously required.
Further Investigation Required
An aspect of the installation cannot be fully assessed and requires further investigation before its condition can be determined. Common for concealed wiring or inaccessible areas. Does not necessarily indicate a fault but must be resolved before the EICR can be finalised.
Who We Help
Landlords
For private landlords in Exeter and across Devon, EICR compliance is not optional. We make the process straightforward — book through us, we coordinate with your tenant for access, carry out the inspection, deliver the report the same day, and arrange any remedial works required. Portfolio landlords can book across all their properties in one call. We can also coordinate directly with your letting agent to minimise your management overhead.
Homeowners
If you are selling a property, preparing to let, or simply want to understand the condition of your wiring, an EICR provides objective, documented evidence. Older Exeter properties — Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, postwar houses — may have wiring that has never been professionally assessed. An EICR tells you exactly what the installation contains and what, if anything, needs attention. Many homeowners are reassured; some discover issues they were glad to find before a problem occurred.
Businesses
Commercial EICRs are recommended every 3 to 5 years for most commercial premises, though insurance policies and lease conditions often specify inspection intervals. We carry out commercial EICRs for offices, retail units, restaurants, cafes, warehouses, and other business premises across Exeter. Documentation is provided in a format suitable for insurance, lease renewal, and Health and Safety compliance purposes.
EICR Costs in Exeter
Prices vary with the number of circuits, age and accessibility of the installation, and property type. Pricing for remedial works is separate and quoted once the inspection is complete.
How to Book
Call us on 01392 703127
Tell us about the property — size, type, tenancy status, and when the last inspection was (if known). We will book the right engineer and advise on what to expect.
Engineer confirmed
We confirm a NICEIC-registered engineer for your preferred date. We can contact your tenant directly for access arrangements if you prefer.
Booking deposit confirms your slot
A secure payment link is sent. Paying the deposit locks in the appointment.
Inspection and same-day report
Your engineer carries out the inspection, explains any observations found, and delivers the EICR — typically the same day. Where remedial works are needed, we arrange these and provide written confirmation on completion.
Why NICEIC Registration Matters for EICRs
The Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020 require that EICRs are carried out by a "qualified person" with the technical knowledge and practical experience to carry out the inspection safely and competently, and to produce an accurate report. NICEIC-registered electricians have been independently assessed against this standard annually.
An EICR produced by an unregistered or insufficiently qualified person may not satisfy the legal requirement — leaving you exposed to enforcement action and fines even if you believed you were compliant. The EICR must carry the inspector's NICEIC registration details for it to be valid documentation for regulatory purposes.
Every engineer we book for EICR inspections is NICEIC-registered. We verify this before every booking confirmation. You can check any engineer's registration at niceic.com.
Areas We Cover for EICR Inspections
EICR FAQs
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NICEIC-registered electricians. Same-day report delivery. Landlord certificates and compliance documentation.
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