Landlord checks

Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation in each rented home inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified person. The tenant must get a copy of the report within 28 days of the inspection, and new tenants must get one before they move in. If the report finds anything that needs putting right, the work has to be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and written confirmation sent to the tenant. We handle the whole process for landlords and letting agents. Craig carries out the EICR, and if anything fails we quote the remedial work straight away, so you are not left looking for a second electrician to clear the report. Typical remedial jobs are replacing damaged sockets and switches, adding missing earth bonding, fitting RCD protection or upgrading an old consumer unit. When the work is done you receive the paperwork to pass to your tenant and keep on file. We can also check the smoke alarms while we are there, as landlords must have a working smoke alarm on every storey. Pricing depends on the size of the property and the number of circuits, and several properties can be booked together. Send the property address, the number of bedrooms, the tenant's contact details for access, and a copy of the last report if you have one.