Landlord EICR
Landlord EICR Inspections in Portsmouth
Big Fish Electricians provides Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords and rental properties across Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
An EICR assesses the condition of a property’s fixed electrical installation, including its wiring, circuits, sockets, lighting and consumer unit. The report records whether the installation is satisfactory for continued use and identifies any defects or further investigation required.
Landlords in England must arrange inspection and testing of rented properties by a qualified person at least every five years, or sooner where the previous report specifies a shorter interval.
What Is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report records the condition of a property’s fixed electrical installation at the time of inspection.
The inspection may cover:
- The consumer unit and protective devices
- Fixed wiring and circuits
- Sockets, switches and lighting points
- Earthing and bonding
- Permanently connected electrical equipment
- Signs of damage, deterioration or unsafe alterations
The report gives an overall satisfactory or unsatisfactory result and records observations using recognised classification codes. It also states when the next inspection should take place.
EICR Requirements for Landlords
Landlords must ensure that electrical installations in rented properties meet the required safety standards and are inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years.
After the inspection, the landlord must:
- Obtain the electrical safety report
- Give a copy to an existing tenant within 28 days
- Give a copy to a new tenant before occupation
- Provide a copy to a prospective tenant within 28 days of a request
- Provide a copy to the local council within seven days if requested
- Retain the report for the next inspection
Where remedial work or further investigation is required, it must normally be completed within 28 days or within any shorter period stated in the report.
Big Fish Electricians provides the completed EICR and explains the result, observations and next steps in clear language.
What Happens During an EICR Inspection?
An EICR combines visual inspection with electrical testing of the fixed installation.
During the appointment, we may:
- Inspect the consumer unit and accessible electrical accessories
- Check earthing and bonding arrangements
- Test circuits and protective devices
- Look for damage, deterioration and unsafe alterations
- Record limitations where parts of the installation cannot be inspected
- Identify defects that require remedial work or further investigation
Some circuits may need to be temporarily isolated during testing. We aim to keep disruption to tenants and property managers to a minimum and will explain any access requirements before the appointment.
After the inspection, we issue the report and explain whether the result is satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
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- Regular safety checks help prevent electrical failures
- Inspections reduce fire and electrical risk
- Older properties benefit from routine testing
- High tenant turnover increases inspection importance
- EICR Portsmouth inspections confirm electrical system condition
- Early fault detection helps avoid costly repairs
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- EICR Portsmouth inspections include a clear electrical safety report
- Installation condition is explained in plain language
- Required actions and timescales are clearly outlined
- Practical advice is provided without unnecessary work
- Local electricians focus on compliance and safety
- Reports help landlords maintain safe, reliable properties
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Why Landlords Choose Big Fish for EICR Inspections
Big Fish Electricians provides landlord EICR inspections with clear appointment arrangements, documented results and straightforward explanations.
We can:
- Liaise with the landlord, agent or tenant about access
- Carry out the agreed inspection and testing
- Issue the completed EICR
- Explain the result and classification codes
- Provide a quotation for remedial work where requested
- Complete and document agreed follow-up work
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EICR Inspections and Remedial Electrical Work
If an EICR identifies defects or further investigation, Big Fish Electricians can provide a separate quotation for the follow-up work.
Depending on the report, this may include:
- Electrical fault finding
- Replacement of damaged accessories
- Consumer unit or protective-device work
- Earthing and bonding improvements
- Circuit repairs
- Partial or full rewiring
- Further investigation of an FI observation
The inspection report and any remedial quotation should remain clearly separated so that landlords can understand the condition findings and the proposed work.
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Book a Landlord EICR in Portsmouth
Contact Big Fish Electricians to arrange an EICR for a rented house, flat or other suitable residential property in Portsmouth or the surrounding area.
To help us prepare the booking, please provide:
- The property address and postcode
- The property type and approximate number of bedrooms
- Whether the property is occupied
- The tenant or managing agent’s contact details, where relevant
- Any previous EICR or electrical documentation
- Your preferred inspection timescale
- Any known access restrictions or electrical problems
We will confirm the appointment requirements and quotation before the inspection is booked.
Call today or use our contact form to book your landlord electrical safety certificate inspection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a landlord EICR?
A landlord Electrical Installation Condition Report, or EICR, records the condition of the fixed electrical installation in a rented property. It covers items such as wiring, circuits, sockets, switches, the consumer unit, protective devices, earthing and bonding.
How often does a rental property need an EICR?
In England, the electrical installation in a rented property must generally be inspected and tested at least every five years, or sooner where the previous report specifies a shorter interval.
Who can carry out a landlord EICR?
The inspection and testing must be completed by a qualified and competent person. Big Fish Electricians can arrange an EICR for landlords and rental properties across Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
What happens during an EICR inspection?
The electrician inspects and tests the fixed electrical installation, including accessible wiring, circuits, protective devices, sockets, switches, earthing and bonding. Some circuits may need to be temporarily isolated while testing is completed.
What do the EICR codes C1, C2, C3 and FI mean?
A C1 observation indicates immediate danger. C2 identifies a potentially dangerous condition. FI means further investigation is required without delay. C3 is an improvement recommendation and does not by itself make the report unsatisfactory.
What happens if the EICR is unsatisfactory?
If the report identifies C1, C2 or FI observations, further investigation or remedial work will usually be required. For rented properties in England, required work must be completed within the period stated in the report and no later than 28 days after the inspection, unless a shorter period is specified.
Do landlords have to give tenants a copy of the EICR?
Yes. Existing tenants must receive a copy within 28 days of the inspection, while new tenants must receive it before occupying the property. A prospective tenant must also be given a copy within 28 days of requesting one.
Do I need to send the EICR to the local council?
You do not usually need to send it automatically. However, if the local authority requests a copy, it must be supplied within seven days.
Can Big Fish Electricians complete remedial work after an EICR?
Yes. Where defects or further investigation are identified, Big Fish Electricians can explain the findings and provide a quotation for suitable remedial work, such as repairs, consumer unit improvements, circuit work or replacement of damaged accessories.
What information is needed to book a landlord EICR in Portsmouth?
Provide the property address, property type, number of bedrooms, tenant or agent contact details, access arrangements and any previous EICR or electrical certificates available. Big Fish Electricians can then confirm the appointment requirements and quotation.
If you need a professional electrician in Portsmouth, Big Fish Electricians is ready to help. Whether you’re planning electrical work or need urgent assistance, you’ll receive expert support from a trusted local team.
