Simple EICR How it works

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  • For homeowners, landlords and businesses
  • The electrician quotes you before any work
  • Free to use, and no obligation to go ahead
  • Opening area by area, starting in Dorset

What is an EICR?

EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report.

An electrician inspects and tests the fixed wiring in a building. That means the fuse box (also called the consumer unit), the circuits, the sockets, the switches and the light fittings.

You then get a written report. It says what condition the wiring is in, and lists anything that is unsafe or needs fixing.

Who needs one?

Landlords

In England, private landlords must have the electrics inspected and tested at least every 5 years. Tenants must be given a copy of the report.

Wales and Scotland have similar rules.

Homeowners

There is no law that says you must. Even so, a check about every 10 years is recommended.

It is also wise when you buy a home, when the wiring is old, or when something does not seem right.

Businesses

Employers must keep their electrics safe. A regular EICR is the usual way to show it.

How often depends on the type of building and what it is used for.

What happens on the day

The electrician needs to reach the fuse box and every room. The power will be off for some of the time, so save your work and keep the freezer shut.

Most homes take a few hours. Bigger buildings take longer.

Afterwards you get a written report. Each problem found gets a code:

What the codes in an EICR mean
C1Danger present. It needs fixing straight away.
C2Potentially dangerous. It needs fixing soon.
C3Improvement recommended. It is not unsafe.
FIFurther investigation needed.

The report ends with an overall result: satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Any C1, C2 or FI makes it unsatisfactory.

How Simple EICR works

  1. Tell us your postcode

    Add your email, and what needs checking if you like.

  2. We find a local electrician

    If one covers your area, we pass your details on and they contact you.

  3. You agree it with them

    The electrician quotes you, agrees a date with you and does the work.

Simple EICR does not do the inspection itself. It puts you in touch with a local electrician, who you deal with directly. Using Simple EICR is free.

Where we cover

We are opening area by area, starting in Dorset.

Covered now: postcodes starting BH or DT, plus SP7 and SP8. That takes in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Dorchester, Weymouth and the towns around them.

Somewhere else? Leave your postcode and email anyway. We will email you when an electrician covers your area.

Questions

Who is the electrician?

A local electrician who runs their own business and uses DrSaaS software to run it. They tell you who they are when they contact you, so you can check them before you agree to anything.

Why is it free?

Simple EICR is run by DrSaaS, which makes software for electricians. It helps the electricians who use DrSaaS find local work, so you never pay us anything.

How much does an EICR cost?

The electrician quotes you before any work. The price depends on the size of the building and how many circuits it has. You do not have to go ahead.

Will the electrician fix any problems?

They can quote for any repairs the report recommends. You choose whether to go ahead, and who with.

How long does the report last?

The report gives a date for the next inspection. For a rented home in England that is no more than 5 years away.

What do you do with my details?

We use them only for your request. If an electrician covers your postcode, we pass them on so they can contact you. If not, we keep them and email you when one does. Read our privacy notice.

Who runs Simple EICR?

Simple EICR is run by DrSaaS, which makes software for electricians and other trades.

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