At XLS we pride ourselves on being an honest and trustworthy business, when it comes to carrying out EICR's, this can certainly go a long way for our clients.
We have lost count the amount of times we have heard customers being ripped off by companies carrying out cheap EICR's, only to fabricate large amounts of remedial works, or even rewire works that were simply not required.
When using XLS you will be issued with a detailed report with images of any defects that would need to be rectified, this, along with a free quote for remedial works will be issued within 24 hours of the report being carried out.
From here you can either proceed with us to carry out the remedial works (Receiving a satisfactory report on completion) or obtain other quotes from our report to compare for your piece of mind.
* Based on 1 consumer unit, no more than 8 circuits.
Who is Legally Required to Have an EICR?
Landlords: Legally required in England to have an EICR every 5 years or upon tenant change.
Homeowners: Recommended every 10 years, or when buying/selling a property.
Commercial Premises: Generally, every 5 years, though this can be more frequent based on usage.
How Long Does an EICR Take?
It depends on the size and complexity of the property, typically taking 1 to 4+ hours.
What Do the EICR Codes Mean?
C1 - Danger Present: Risk of injury is likely; immediate action is required.
C2 - Potentially Dangerous: Urgent remedial action is needed.
C3 - Improvement Recommended: Further improvement is advised but not required for safety.
FI - Further Investigation: The inspector cannot determine safety without more investigation.
Note: Only C1, C2, and FI render a report "unsatisfactory".
Does an EICR Cover Appliances?
No, it only covers fixed electrical installations. Portable appliance testing (PAT) is required for kettles, TVs, and other plug-in devices and is usually an extra cost.
Who Can Carry Out an EICR?
Only a qualified and competent electrician or approved electrical contractor (e.g., NICEIC, NAPIT) should perform an EICR, usually holding a City & Guilds 2391 qualification.
What if I Don't Get an EICR?
For landlords, failure to provide a valid EICR can lead to heavy fines, legal action, and potential invalidation of insurance.
What happens if the report is unsatisfactory?
If a C1 or C2 code is issued, the installation is considered unsafe. You will receive a quote to fix these issues, which should be done promptly.
AREAS COVERED
XLS Electrical is based in Ongar, Essex and provides electrical and renewable services on domestic and commercial premises.
Covering the majority of Essex and London including Brentwood, Chelmsford, Chingford, Epping, Harlow, Ilford, Loughton, Romford, Woodford & more.
CONTACT US TO GET A QUOTE OR FOR MORE INFORMATION
XLS Electrical Ltd, 4 Springfield Cl, Chipping Ongar, Ongar CM5 0BB
A UK Limited Company: 07336902
VAT: 2865874
NICEIC: 609691
