EICR Reports & Electrical Testing in Leeds
Clear reports and practical advice for landlords, homeowners and businesses across Leeds and across Yorkshire.
TYPICAL 2-3 BEDROOM DOMESTIC EICR REPORT COSTS
£200 + VAT
Subject to property details and inspection scope.
Remedial work quoted separately.
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What Does An EICR Report Tell You?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report checks the safety of your property’s wiring, fuse board, sockets and circuits. Our qualified electricians inspect homes, rental properties and commercial premises for damage, wear, overloading and fire or shock risks. You’ll get a clear report showing your property is safe, compliant and ready for tenants, insurers or peace of mind.
One Property or a Whole Property Portfolio.
Coordinate inspections and remedial support across your rental properties.
Plan inspections around tenancies and property access.
Clear Reports
Consistent, easy to understand reports across your portfolio.
Remedial Support
Advice and quotations for any required remedial work.
EICR Reports for Businesses
EICR Reports and electrical inspections for offices, industrial units, retail premises and more, carried out to an agreed scope and with planned shutdowns where required.
EICR Reports for Homeowners
EICR reports and electrical inspections for homeowners and homebuyers, with clear reports and practical advice.
From Enquiry to Report – How it Works
Tell Us About The Property
Share a few details about your property or premise.
Agree The Scope & Quote
We confirm the inspection scope and provide a quotation.
Inspection & Testing
Our qualified electricians carry out the inspection and testing.
Report & Next Steps
You recieve a clear report with results, observations and recommendations.
Contact Scotts Electrical Leeds
Need a reliable electrician to provide an EICR report in Leeds or West Yorkshire? Whether you’re a landlord, business owner, or homeowner, Scott Electrical is here to help.
Scott Electrical
Richmond House
Redvers CI
Leeds
LS16 6QY
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Your EICR Report Questions Answered
How much does an EICR cost in Leeds?
A typical EICR for a two or three-bedroom home costs £240 including VAT (£200 plus VAT) with Scott Electrical, subject to the property details and agreed inspection scope.
Larger homes, commercial premises and properties with several consumer units or more complex installations are quoted individually. Any repairs or further investigations are priced separately, so you know what is included before booking.
What does an EICR check, and what will I receive?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report assesses the condition of your property’s fixed electrical installation. This includes wiring, the consumer unit or distribution boards, earthing and bonding, and relevant sockets, switches and lighting circuits.
You receive a written report recording the inspection findings, test results, any limitations and the recommended date for the next inspection. It states whether the installation is satisfactory or unsatisfactory for continued use and identifies any action needed.
Is an EICR the same as a landlord electrical safety certificate?
Landlord electrical safety certificate” is a common name for an EICR. When arranging an electrical safety check for an existing rental property, an Electrical Installation Condition Report is usually the document being requested.
An Electrical Installation Certificate is different: it records certain new installation work, such as a new circuit or a full rewire.
How often does a rental property need an EICR?
For most private rented homes in England, the electrical installation must be inspected and tested at least every five years, or sooner if the previous report specifies a shorter interval.
Check the next inspection date on your existing report. Electrical faults, damage or other safety concerns still need attention between inspections.
Do I need a new EICR every time a tenant moves in?
A change of tenant does not automatically mean another EICR is needed. An existing report may remain suitable if it is within the required inspection interval and any necessary remedial work or further investigation has been completed.
New tenants must receive the report before occupying the property. If there has been damage, electrical work or a concern about safety, have this assessed before the next tenancy.
How long will the inspection take?
Allow several hours for a typical domestic EICR. The time depends on the number of circuits, the installation’s condition and how easily we can access the areas being inspected.
Commercial electrical testing can take longer, particularly where premises have several distribution boards or complex installations. Send us the property details and any previous report so we can discuss the likely time required.
Will the electricity need to be switched off?
Yes. Some tests require circuits to be safely isolated, so there will be interruptions to the electricity supply.
Tell us before booking about home-working arrangements, alarms, servers, refrigeration, medical equipment or anything else that needs a continuous supply. For businesses, we can discuss the testing sequence and access requirements to help plan around operations.
How should I prepare, and can people stay in the property?
Please provide clear access to the consumer unit or distribution boards and the rooms and electrical fittings being inspected. Share previous electrical reports and tell us about known faults, recent alterations or circuits that regularly trip.
People can usually remain in a home during testing, provided we have safe access. Expect temporary power interruptions. Please do not remove electrical covers or attempt to expose wiring yourself.
What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?
An unsatisfactory result means the report has identified issues requiring action. You still receive the report, and we can explain the findings, their urgency and the proposed next steps.
Repairs and further investigations are quoted separately. Where work is completed, the appropriate certification or written confirmation should be retained with the original report.
For rented properties covered by the regulations, required remedial work or investigation must generally be completed within 28 days, or sooner where the report specifies. Immediate danger requires immediate action.
What do C1, C2, C3 and FI mean?
These codes explain the significance of the findings:
- C1 – Danger present: immediate action is required to remove the danger.
- C2 – Potentially dangerous: urgent remedial action is required.
- C3 – Improvement recommended: an improvement is advised; this code alone does not make the report unsatisfactory.
- FI – Further investigation required without delay: more investigation is needed to establish the nature or extent of a potential problem.
We can explain what each observation means for your property and which actions need priority.
Will an old fuse box mean I need a replacement or a full rewire?
Not automatically. The inspection assesses the installation’s condition and safety; its age alone does not decide the outcome.
An older installation may need improvements, but a full rewire is not an automatic consequence of an unsatisfactory report. Any recommendation should be supported by the inspection findings and explained clearly.
How often does a commercial property need electrical testing?
There is no single inspection interval suitable for every business. The appropriate frequency depends on the premises, electrical risks, installation condition, use and maintenance arrangements.
Check the previous report’s recommended inspection date alongside any insurer, lease or licensing requirements. Share these details when requesting a commercial EICR so the scope can be discussed properly.
Can you arrange EICRs for several rental properties?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from landlords, letting agents and property managers with several properties.
Send us the addresses, property types, existing report dates and access requirements. This helps us quote for the work and discuss a practical inspection schedule. Where available, copies of previous reports are particularly useful.
Does an EICR include PAT testing or emergency lighting testing?
An EICR covers the fixed electrical installation within the agreed scope. It does not replace separate checks for portable appliances or the functional and duration tests required for emergency lighting.
Tell us about any additional testing you need when requesting a quote so we can confirm what can be provided and price it separately.
Should I get an EICR for a home I own or am buying?
An EICR can help you understand the condition of the electrics, particularly if there is no recent report, the installation is older or alterations have been made.
For a purchase, arranging the inspection before you commit can help identify potential electrical work to consider in your budget. An EICR assesses electrical condition; it does not guarantee that no future faults will occur.
Do you provide EICR testing outside Leeds?
Scott Electrical provides EICR testing in Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and across West Yorkshire for homes, rental properties and commercial premises.
Send us the property postcode, property type and any previous report so we can confirm coverage and provide a suitable quote.
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