All private landlords in England must obtain an EICR at least every 5 years. Here's everything you need to know about legal requirements, costs, and how to book your compliant electrical inspection in Leeds.
An EICR isn't just a box-ticking exercise — it's a comprehensive safety inspection that protects your tenants, your property, and your legal standing.
If you're a landlord in Leeds, you've probably heard the term EICR — but do you fully understand what it means, why it's legally required, and what happens if you don't comply?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a detailed safety inspection that assesses the condition, safety, and compliance of everything from the consumer unit (fuse box) to the sockets, lighting circuits, and earthing arrangements.
Since June 2020, all private landlords in England must obtain an EICR at least every 5 years — and provide a copy to tenants before they move in.
Meet all UK landlord electrical safety regulations with our certified EICR inspections
Safeguard your tenants from electrical hazards and maintain property insurance
Transparent costs from £120 — no hidden fees, includes certification and full report
Think of it as an MOT for your electrics — assessing condition, safety, and compliance
A qualified electrician will conduct a thorough inspection covering:
Consumer unit, wiring, sockets, switches, and light fittings thoroughly examined
Continuity, insulation resistance, and earth fault loop impedance measurements
Verification of residual current devices that prevent electric shocks
Assessment against IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) current standards
Identification of deterioration, damage, or dangerous conditions throughout
Detailed certification with grading: Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory with codes
Your EICR will include coded observations — here's what they mean and what action is required
| Code | Meaning | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Danger present — risk of injury | Immediate remedial action required |
| C2 | Potentially dangerous — urgent attention needed | Must be fixed before property is safe to rent |
| C3 | Improvement recommended | Not urgent, but should be addressed |
| FI | Further investigation required | Additional testing or inspection needed |
Since 1st June 2020, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 have been in force
Obtain an EICR at least every 5 years (or more frequently if recommended)
Provide copy within 28 days of inspection or before new tenancy begins
Provide copy to council within 7 days if requested by authorities
Carry out within 28 days (or sooner if urgent) if EICR is unsatisfactory
Maintain all inspection reports and remedial work documentation
Fines up to £30,000 for serious or repeated breaches of regulations
No-surprises pricing — includes NICEIC certification and VAT
| Property Size | Price (inc VAT) | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 bedroom flat/house | £120 | Full inspection, testing, and NICEIC certificate |
| 3–4 bedroom house | £160 | Full inspection, testing, and NICEIC certificate |
| 5+ bedrooms or complex | POA | Contact us for a tailored quote |
Full visual inspection, circuit testing, NICEIC report, same/next-day appointments, no hidden fees
Remedial work (fixed quote provided), additional tests like PAT testing (£50 add-on)
Need it urgently? We offer emergency EICR appointments for landlords with tight deadlines
From Headingley student lets to Hyde Park terraces — here are the most common issues we find
Many older properties still have outdated fuse boxes with no RCD protection (required since 2008), plastic enclosures, or mixed/incorrect fuse ratings.
RCDs protect against electric shocks by cutting power in milliseconds. If your circuits lack RCD protection, your EICR will fail.
Many older Leeds properties (especially pre-1970s builds) have inadequate or missing earth bonding to gas and water pipes. This is a C2 code.
Student lets and HMOs are notorious for overloaded sockets, extension leads daisy-chained together, and damaged wiring behind furniture.
We regularly find DIY electrical work that doesn't meet BS 7671 standards: sockets wired incorrectly, light switches without earthing, spur circuits overloaded.
If previous electrical work wasn't certified, we may need to carry out additional testing or issue an FI (Further Investigation) code.
We've made booking your EICR as straightforward as possible
Call 01133 507 111 or email info@jp-electrical.co.uk with your property address, number of bedrooms, preferred appointment date/time, and any known issues or concerns.
For larger or complex properties, we may carry out a free pre-inspection survey to assess the installation and provide an accurate quote. This ensures no surprises on the day.
Our NICEIC-approved electrician will arrive on time with full ID and equipment, carry out the inspection (typically 2–4 hours), explain any issues on the spot, and provide a fixed-price quote for remedial work if required. Tenants don't need to be home — we just need access to all rooms, the consumer unit, and loft space.
Within 24–48 hours, you'll receive a detailed EICR report with all observations and codes, NICEIC certification (if satisfactory), and a clear action plan for any remedial work. If unsatisfactory, we'll book in remedial work and re-test to issue a satisfactory certificate.
Not all electricians are created equal — here's why landlords trust us
Independently inspected work, reports accepted by all authorities, Platinum Promise warranty included
Upfront quotes, no hidden fees, no inflated remedial costs — what we quote is what you pay
Most EICRs completed in 2–4 hours, reports issued within 48 hours, same-day reports available
Emergency EICR appointments available across Leeds — tenant moving in this weekend? We can help
We know Leeds inside out — from Victorian terraces to modern conversions, we understand local properties
If your EICR flags issues, we carry out all remedial work and issue compliant certification — no second contractor needed
A typical EICR takes 2–4 hours, depending on the size and complexity of the property. Larger homes or those with multiple consumer units may take longer.
No, tenants do not need to be present. We just need access to all rooms, the loft (if applicable), and the consumer unit.
No. If your EICR shows C1 or C2 codes, you must carry out remedial work and obtain a satisfactory report before the property can be legally re-let.
An EICR is valid for 5 years for rental properties. However, if the report recommends a shorter interval due to poor condition, you must follow that recommendation.
We'll provide a fixed-price quote for all remedial work on the day. Once completed, we'll re-test and issue a satisfactory certificate — usually within 1–2 weeks.
Yes — even new builds require an EICR before the first tenancy, and then every 5 years thereafter.
Don't leave compliance to the last minute. Whether you're renewing a tenancy, preparing for a new let, or catching up on overdue inspections, JP Electrical makes the process fast, affordable, and stress-free.
Professional. Compliant. Trusted by landlords across Leeds.