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EICR and electrical compliance guides.

Plain-English answers for landlords, letting agents, businesses and homeowners across London and the South East — written by the engineers who carry out the inspections.

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Costs, codes, legal duties and what to expect.

01 / EICR · Pricing

How much does an EICR cost in London and the South East?

A clear 2026 guide to EICR prices by property size, the extras that inflate cheap quotes, and what a fair fixed price should include.

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02 / Landlords · Law

Landlord EICR requirements in England: the 2026 guide

Every duty landlords and letting agents have under the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations, with the dates and deadlines that matter this year.

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03 / EICR · Reports

EICR codes explained: C1, C2, C3 and FI

What each observation code on an Electrical Installation Condition Report means, with the examples we see most often in London and South East homes.

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04 / EICR · Process

What happens during an EICR, and how long does it take?

What the inspector actually does, how long the power is off for, and a simple checklist to make the visit quick for owners and tenants.

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05 / EICR · Remedials

Unsatisfactory EICR: what to do next

A practical plan for landlords and homeowners after an unsatisfactory report — from the 28-day deadline to the paperwork that closes it out.

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06 / Commercial · Compliance

How often does a commercial property need an EICR?

Recommended inspection intervals for each type of commercial premises, and the legal duties that sit behind them.

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07 / Homeowners · EICR

Do you need an EICR to sell or buy a house?

Not a legal requirement for a sale in England, but often the quickest way to answer a buyer's questions about the electrics.

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08 / PAT Testing

How often is PAT testing required?

There is no single legal interval. Here is how to set a sensible, defensible schedule for offices, rentals, sites and venues.

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