however there may be reasons why an EICR would need to be done more often.

During an EICR, an electrician may make a number of electrical observations and will give each one a recommendation code. The observations describe a defect or omission within the electrical installation. The electricians will code each observation according to the level of severity.

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Does the power have to be turned off when carrying out an EICR?

EICR testing involves both live (power on) and dead (power off) tests. Most of the testing is carried out while your electrical system is live. However, to carry out some tests, the power needs to be turned off.

 

As long as they are clearly labelled, circuits can be powered off individually, meaning there will be less disruption in your building.

 

What Will the EICR Report Show?

Code 1 (C1): Danger present. Risk of injury. The electrical inspector may make any C1 hazards safe before leaving the property.

Code 2 (C2): Potentially dangerous. Further Investigation (FI) required without delay.

Code 3 (C3): Improvement recommended. Further remedial work is not required for the report to be deemed satisfactory.

 

How much does an EICR Cost?

EICR rates depend on a variety of factors and are not fixed. Generally, cost will change depending on the following:

Location – while prices are competitive throughout the UK, anywhere without a local electrician will incur higher call out rates.

Property age – Older properties tend to be more difficult to maintain, requiring longer and more extensive testing.

Property size – Larger properties naturally take longer to test, potentially prolonging an investigation.

Inspection duration – Additional actions or remedial works can incur higher expenses.