EICR Services in Stockport – Landlord Electrical Safety Checks

Landlords in Stockport : Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) are now mandatory for all rental properties. Ensure your property is safe and compliant with the latest regulations.

Call Craig Butterworth Today on 07528 529118 for fast, professional service.

Quick Facts

* Local EICR provider serving Stockport and surrounding areas??

* Fully Registered and Qualified Electricians ??

* Compliant with all rental and sales property EICR regulations ??

* EICR certificates for all property types ??

* Direct service – no middleman, no added booking fees ??

Landlord EICR Requirements in Stockport

All rental properties in Stockport must have an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) every 5 years. Additionally, when a new tenant moves in, a visual check of the electrical installation is required, and any necessary repairs must be completed before occupancy.

We provide fast EICR services, delivering reports within 48 hours of ordering.

What Is an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)?

An EICR is a comprehensive report that assesses the safety of your property’s electrical system.

The Electrical Safety Check Includes:

1. Visual Inspection

• Checks for signs of wear, overheating, or overloading

• Identifies areas of the installation that may be unsafe

2. Dead Electrical Testing (with mains power off)

• Continuity testing

• Earthing arrangement testing

• Polarity testing

• Insulation resistance testing

3. Live Electrical Testing (with mains power on)

• Earth fault loop testing

• RCD testing

Understanding Your EICR Report

• Faults are coded C1 to C3

• Reports indicate whether the installation is ‘Satisfactory’ or ‘Unsatisfactory’

• Landlords must keep their electrical installations safe and compliant throughout tenancy

Electrical Installation Services in Blackpool

In addition to EICRs, we provide:

• New electrical installations

• Fault finding and repairs

• Consumer unit replacements

• Additional circuits, sockets, and lighting

• Full property rewires

Legal Requirements for Stockport Landlords

Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations:

• Tenants must receive a copy of the EICR before moving in

• Updated EICRs must be provided within 28 days

• Local authorities must receive a copy within 7 days if requested

• Prospective tenants can request a copy in writing within 28 days

Fast EICR in Stockport – Contact Craig Butterworth

Ensure your property is compliant and safe for tenants. Call Craig Butterworth today on 07528 529118 for a reliable EICR service in Stockport and surrounding areas.

For an EICR in Stockport and Surrounding Areas Contact Craig Butterworth on 07528 529118

EICR Information. An EICR is an Electrical Installation Condition Report which can also be refered to as an Electrical Safety Certificate or Electrical Condition Report.

The Law on the EICR.

For the Stockport area The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 set out a number of different requirements around providing copies of the EICR to relevant people:

Who do I need to provide a copy of the EICR to?

1. The EICR must be given to the tenants before they occupy any domestic rental property in Stockport.
2. If you replace the EICR you must provide them with the new report within 28 days of the inspection.
3. If a tenant requests a copy of the EICR in writing, you must provide it within 28 days.
4. Where the local authority for Stockport requests the EICR you must provide them with a copy of it within seven days.
5. Any prospective tenants who request a copy in writing must be provided one within 28 days.