ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION CONDITION REPORTS
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An EICR, also known as an Electrical Inspection Condition Report, is a comprehensive inspection of your home’s electrical systems and installation. Like anything, electrical installations in your home are subject to deterioration, ageing and general wear and tear. This is why electrical inspections and tests should be conducted on a regular basis.
While carrying out EICR checks in homes electrical installations we will find out if you have any faults that are unidentifiable with a simple visual check. A number of faults could occur, such as electrical circuits overheating or becoming overloaded during use. If an electrical circuit is not installed properly – for example, a circuit breaker or if there are any lose connection behind your switches and sockets it could potentially lead to a fire or shock hazard. Regulars inspection and testing will pinpoint any defective electrical work in your home’s system.
WHY CHOOSE EXELON ELECTRICS
The things that set us apart from the rest
COMPETITIVE RATES
Meeting industry standard rates while providing the highest quality of work.
BESPOKE SERVICE
We will go above and beyond to cater your project to your exact requirements.
FRIENDLY TEAM
Our team will provide ongoing support and are happy to advise you.
QUICK RESPONSES
We are always making sure we respond within a reasonable timeframe.
WHAT DOES AN EICR CONSIST OF?
During and EICR report we will carry out visual checks as well as electrical testing. Visual checks will include the following looking at switches, sockets, light fittings, electrical appliances to see whatever there is any cracked cases or anything that can potential lead to a future hazard. We will also check the consumer unit to make sure that there is no potential risk of electric shock or potential fire from lose terminals. We will also check the entire wiring earth and bonding to make sure that they complies with the safety regulations.
Electrical testing consists of a number of testing procedures such as checking the continuity of your CPC (earthing cable) and make sure that it’s continuous throughout the entire electrical installation starting from the Consumer unit. After that we will send an electrical current typically 500 volts through a circuit to measure the resistance and measuring the insulation of the wiring. We will also check to make sure that all the wiring are installed in the correct terminals called (polarity) and finally if the RCD test button operates and that it trips within the correct time and specifications according to the values given by the Wiring regulations.
OUR COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS & HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD GET ONE
We then provide you with a very through and comprehensive writing report details our findings which then can be given to your tenants or whoever may require. If we find anything what isn’t safe or doesn’t complies with the regulations we will take photos and next to the photos we will write down exactly what we have found and the reasons why it isn’t safe which will then be attached to the report so you will know exactly what the problems are. We can provide you with a full quote to carry out all the remedial work that may be needed.
If your property is privately owned property an EICR should be completed every 10 years. In a rental property or if you’re in the process of selling, buying or change of occupancy it need to be done every 5 years. This became mandatory requirement as of 1st of June 2020.
ACCREDITED AND TRUSTED
OUR THOROUGH REPORTS
We will provide you with a very through and comprehensive writing report details our findings which then can be given to your tenants or whoever may require. If we find anything what isn’t safe or doesn’t complies with the regulations we will take photos and next to the photos we will write down exactly what we have found and the reasons why it isn’t safe which will then be attached to the report so you will know exactly what the problems are. We can provide you with a full quote to carry out all the remedial work that may be needed.
EXELON ELECTRICS’ MORALS & PRINCIPLES
We strongly believe in the integrity of our work which is why we don’t cut any corners when it comes to making sure that electrical installation is comprehensively inspected and tested at every electrical point leaving nothing to chances. This results in a great peace of mind for Clients and Landlords knowing that their electrical installation is comprehensively inspected and test and that it’s actually safe.
We refuse to participate in the ,, race for the bottom and so we stick to our belief when it comes to the level of service that we offer even if that means that we can’t compete on price most of the time, we strongly believe that this is the way forward and ultimately those who cut corners will eventually be caught and suffer the consequences. We believe that the safety and well being of our clients is of utmost importance.
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IF AN EICR RETURNS NEGATIVE
If an EICR comes back negative it will be recorded as “unsatisfactory”, indicating that work is required immediately to remove the risk to anyone who is living or working in the property. The report will also show which electrical items have failed the periodic test. Any required work is classified using specific codes:
- C1 – this means ‘danger is present’, there is a likely risk of injury and action is required immediately.
- C2 – potentially dangerous with remedial action needed urgently.
- C3 – improvements to your electrical system are recommended. This is the only code that can appear on an EICR report and still pass the test
TOP TIP: Some people call an EICR a landlord safety certificate which refers to the EICR however the correct terminology is EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report).
For more information about EICR reports please call our friendly team on 07465 416261.
GET IN TOUCH
If you wish to enquire about any electrical services then do not hesitate to get in touch with Exelon Electrics today via our contact form or contact details below. A member of our specialist team will be at hand to help get you a quote as soon as possible.
