The electrical checks a rented home needs, done on time and filed properly.
Landlord safety checks in Swindon
Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation in every rented home inspected and tested at least every five years. We carry out those checks for landlords and letting agents across Swindon, explain the report in plain English, and put right anything that needs fixing, so the property ends up compliant rather than just inspected.
What this includes.
Every job is quoted before we start, signed off when it's done, and certified where the regs demand it. The list below is the everyday — out-of-the-ordinary asks welcome.
- EICRs for rented homes
- Remedial work after an unsatisfactory report
- Written confirmation that remedials are done
- PAT testing of appliances you supply
- Emergency lighting testing in communal areas
- Portfolio testing scheduled in advance
- Reports sent to you or your letting agent
- Plain-English summary with every report
The process,
step by step.
Book
Tell us the address, how to arrange access with the tenant, and when the current report expires. For a portfolio we agree the dates up front.
Inspect & test
Every circuit tested and the consumer unit, sockets, switches and fittings inspected. The power goes off for short periods while we test.
Report
You receive the EICR with each observation coded C1, C2, C3 or FI, and a plain-English summary of what it means for you.
Put it right
If the report is unsatisfactory we quote the remedial work, carry it out once you approve it, and give you written confirmation for your tenant and the council.
What the law asks of landlords.
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, landlords must have the electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, or sooner if the last report says so.
A copy of the report must go to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection, to new tenants before they move in, and to the council within seven days if it asks for one. Any remedial work or further investigation the report calls for must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report specifies, and you must then confirm in writing to the tenant and the council that it's complete.
Councils can fine landlords up to £30,000 for a breach, and Swindon Borough Council enforces the regulations, so it pays to keep the dates and the paperwork in order. Gas safety records are a separate annual check carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
A fixed price before we book.
An EICR is priced on the size of the property and the number of circuits, and you get a fixed price before we book the visit. Remedial work is quoted separately once you've seen the report, so you're never committed to work you haven't approved.
If you or your letting agent look after several properties, ask us to quote them together and schedule the retests in advance, so no certificate lapses.
What is an EICR?
Junab explains the report landlords need, in plain terms.
Where we service.
Wiltshire-based, with regular work across the surrounding postcodes. Outside the area? Phone us — we'll be straight about whether we're the right team.
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How much does a landlord EICR cost?+
It depends on the size of the property and the number of circuits. You get a fixed price before we book the visit, and any remedial work is quoted separately after you've seen the report.
How long does a landlord safety check take?+
Most rented houses and flats take a few hours on site, depending on size and the number of circuits. The power goes off for short periods during testing, so it helps to let the tenant know.
What happens if the EICR is unsatisfactory?+
Any C1 or C2 observation, or an FI, makes the report unsatisfactory. You then have 28 days, or less if the report says so, to have the work done. We quote it, carry it out once you approve, and give you written confirmation to send to your tenant and the council.
Do I need a new EICR every time the tenants change?+
No. Under the 2020 regulations a satisfactory report lasts up to five years, whatever happens with the tenancy, unless it recommends an earlier retest. New tenants must be given a copy before they move in.
Are you qualified and insured?+
Yes. We're a NICEIC approved contractor, BPEC certified and City & Guilds registered, and we carry £5m public liability insurance. Copies of our policies come with any quote on request.
Ready when
you are. Let's talk.
Quote inside 24 hours. The electrician who picks up the phone is the one walking your job.