An EICR or Electrical Installation Condition Report is the responsibility of the landlord or property manager. The inspection, conducted by a qualified electrician, checks electrical installations for faults and signs of wear and tear. An EICR is a reliable way to maintain and improve electrical safety at a rental property. EICRs for rental properties in Mansfield cost between £230- £410 but this doesn’t include the cost of any remedial work should you need any. Definitive Electrical Solutions understand the importance of keeping tenants safe through regular EICRs as well as helping landlords perform their legal obligation in conducting one every 5 years. Arranging for one of the team to check the electrical systems at your rental property in Mansfield is the first step.
Back to top1) How often do you need EICRs for rental properties in Mansfield?
Regulations state that landlords of private rentals must conduct an EICR every 5 years with copies of the report made available to tenants. Under certain circumstances, an EICR may be requested at shorter intervals if for example the electrical wiring is dated and weathered. We were privileged to work with a landlord we had previously worked with on other rental properties. They requested our services on a 3 bedroom semi detached property on Sandy Grove, Mansfield. The property was a new build, built in 2023 so didn't really need an EICR until 5 years after the original building EIC. The landlord wanted the Definitive Electrical Solutions to carry out an EICR to make sure all was well before renting to a new tenant.
Back to top2) What happens during EICRs for rental properties in Mansfield?
One of our experienced electricians will carry out a visual inspection first to check for obvious signs of damage, wear and tear as well as any loose wiring. Key features of an EICR include checking the lighting, switches, consumer unit and outlets. Additional electrical systems such as solar panels or underfloor heating will need to be checked too. Once the visual check is complete, we turn out attention to electrical testing using testing tools. This way we can check circuit continuity and the quality of insulation surrounding electrical wires. Any faults we do find are assigned a code and will be noted on the final report. As the property on Sandy Grove was a new build, the majority of the inspection was deemed satisfactory. The only minor issue we found was the slightest bit of wear and tear on one of the light switch faceplates in the downstairs corridor. This took us no time at all to fix there and then.
Back to top3) Why should I call Definitive Electrical Solutions for EICRs at rental properties?
Having successfully provided electrical solutions to homeowners across major towns like Mansfield and surrounding areas, it's safe to say we’re a popular choice because of our honest and reliable work. As an experienced team, we work efficiently to complete projects in a timely manner. A service like EICRs for rental properties in Mansfield only takes the team 2-4 hours, keeping disruption to a minimum.
Additionally, an EICR must be carried out by an approved electrician so luckily for you, the team are NICEIC registered electricians. We even use NICEIC software to record and report electrical faults during an inspection as well as to generate the final report.
To arrange EICRs for rental properties in Mansfield get in touch with Definitive Electrical Solutions. Call us on 01623 706 110.
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