EICR Testing & Electrical Inspections in Wakefield

What Happens During an EICR?

An EICR is a detailed inspection and test of your property's fixed electrical installation — wiring, sockets, switches, light fittings, consumer units, and protective devices. A qualified electrician carries out a visual inspection followed by a series of electrical tests including insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, RCD operation, and polarity checks using calibrated instruments.

Each observation is coded by severity: C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), or FI (further investigation required). A report with C1 or C2 codes is classified as "Unsatisfactory" and remedial work is needed.

Who Needs an EICR?

Landlords: Legally required before new tenancies and every 5 years. Failure to comply can result in fines of up to £30,000. A copy must be provided to tenants within 28 days.

Homeowners: Recommended every 10 years, or when buying, selling, or carrying out significant renovations. It reveals hidden issues that could become dangerous.

Businesses: Commercial properties should be inspected every 5 years as part of your duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

What If My EICR Fails?

We handle the entire process. If C1 or C2 observations are found, we provide a clear quote for remedial work — which often includes consumer unit upgrades, earthing improvements, or in some cases a partial house rewire. Once repairs are complete, we re-test and issue an updated satisfactory report. For urgent electrical safety issues identified during an inspection, our emergency electrician service is available for same-day attendance. For more detail, see our blog on what happens if you fail an EICR.

Understanding the Observation Codes

• C1 — Danger present. Risk of injury. Immediate action required (we can usually make safe on the day).
• C2 — Potentially dangerous. Urgent remedial action required, typically within 28 days.
• C3 — Improvement recommended. Doesn't fail the report, but worth fixing for best practice.
• FI — Further investigation. Something needs more time and isolation than the inspection allowed.

Only C1 and C2 codes (or unresolved FIs) make a report "Unsatisfactory". Honest electricians don't pad reports with C2s where a C3 will do — we explain every observation in plain English so you understand exactly what's being flagged and why.

Typical EICR Costs in Wakefield by Property Type

• 1–2 bed flat: £120–£160
• 3-bed semi or terrace: £150–£200
• 4-bed detached: £200–£280
• Larger / multi-board homes: £280+
• Small commercial unit: from £250
• Multi-property landlord packages: volume discounts available

The Landlord EICR Process — Step by Step

We've simplified the process for landlords and letting agents managing multiple properties: book the inspection (we can do several on the same day where the postcodes align), receive the digital report and quote for any remedial work within 24 hours, approve the quote, we complete the work and re-test, and you receive the final satisfactory certificate to forward to tenants within the legal 28-day window. Read our full EICR guide for Wakefield landlords for more detail.