Electrical safety report (EICR) in Atherton
- Legal requirement
- Fixed price
- Recurring
The short answer
Periodic inspection with certificate
- Price from
- £120.00
- Time on site
- 1 to 4 hours
What you get
You receive a detailed report outlining the condition of your electrical installations and any recommendations for remedial work.
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When do you need a Electrical safety report (EICR)?
Getting a report ensures your wiring is safe and follows the law.
- Landlords must get one every five years
- Get one before you buy a home
- Book a check every ten years
- Check after major building work
- Book if you smell burning smells
- Test if lights often flicker
What happens on the day
An electrician will need to enter every room to test the sockets. They will turn off your power for a few hours while they work.
- They check the fuse box
- They test all fixed wiring
- They look for damaged cables
- Expect a two hour visit
- Large homes take longer
- Guides suggest around £150 to £300
How to prepare
- Ensure all rooms are accessible
- Clear space around fuse boxes
- Unplug sensitive electronic equipment
- Warn everyone about power cuts
- Check your wifi settings later
- Secure any pets away safely
- Find your previous safety reports
- Empty cupboards covering any sockets
How to improve your result
- Label your fuse box clearly
- Replace old cracked socket covers
- Remove clutter from near wiring
- Upgrade to a modern consumer unit
- Ask for a full circuit map
Why it is useful day to day
Having a valid certificate gives you total peace of mind at home. It protects your family from electrical fires and unexpected power failures.
- Prevents dangerous electrical shocks
- Lowers the risk of fires
- Proves safety to your insurer
- Helps sell your home faster
- Keeps you legally compliant
- Spots small faults early
Why we ask these questions
The report tells you if your electrics are safe or need work. It uses codes to show how urgent any problems are.
- Satisfactory means your home is safe
- Unsatisfactory means you need repairs
- C1 means there is immediate danger
- C2 means it is potentially dangerous
- C3 is a recommended improvement
- Ask your pro for a quote
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What customers say
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