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EICR in Basingstoke
JD Electricals carries out EICR testing for homeowners and landlords in Basingstoke and nearby Hampshire towns. We inspect the installation, test the circuits, and leave you with a written electrical safety certificate.
“Most of my work is domestic: consumer units, full and partial rewires, lighting and EICRs on houses around Basingstoke. I test and certify everything I fit, and anything else I find while I am there gets priced separately rather than added quietly to the bill. The electrician who quotes your job is the one who does it.”
James DunnElectrician · Nvq level 3 electrical installation
Who needs an EICR
- Landlords, letting agents and homeowners book EICR testing when a tenancy starts, when a house is being sold, or when the last certificate has run out.
- You need a current EICR before a new tenant moves in, and again when the last one expires.
- Buyers and solicitors often ask for an EICR so the electrics are checked before exchange.
- We test each property in turn so you can keep certificates lined up with tenancy dates.
What is covered
The visit covers the fixed wiring we can reach, from the fuse board through to sockets, lights and the main appliances.
Included
- A visual check of the fuse board, wiring and accessories
- Dead and live tests on the circuits at the consumer unit
- A written EICR with codes for anything that fails
- Testing of accessible sockets, lights and fixed equipment
- A talk through the findings before we leave
Not included
- Repair of faults found during the test
- A full rewire or a new fuse board
- Opening sealed floors, ceilings or walls
What happens on the day
We come to the property, test the installation, and finish with the certificate in your hand.
- 01
Arrival and a walk round
We introduce ourselves, confirm which rooms to test, and isolate circuits as we work so the house stays as live as it can.
- 02
Testing at the fuse board
We run the meter tests on each circuit, check earthing and bonding, and note any damaged fittings we find.
- 03
Certificate before we leave
We go through the result with you and leave the EICR dated for the installation we tested.
What an EICR costs
An EICR starts at £150. That starting price buys the inspection and the written certificate for a typical house.
- The starting price is for a standard house. Larger homes and blocks of flats take longer and cost more.
- Any repairs after a fail are priced on their own, in writing, before we start them.
- We book the visit in our opening hours.
What the law requires of landlords
- In England, private and social landlords covered by the regulations must have the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years.
- The report states when the next inspection is due, which can be sooner than five years.
- A new inspection is not required simply because the tenancy changes when the existing report is less than five years old and requires no further investigation or remedial work.
- The landlord must give a copy of the report to each existing tenant within 28 days of the inspection, and to any new tenant before they occupy the property.
- Where the report requires remedial or further investigative work, it must be carried out within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and written confirmation obtained.
Source: GOV.UK guidance on electrical safety in rented homes
What you get
You are left with a dated certificate, a clear list of any repairs, and a record that matches the tenancy.
- A report on the installation we tested
- We leave a written EICR covering the circuits we tested at the property, with the result marked pass or fail.
- Remedial work priced on its own
- If a circuit fails, we write the repairs on their own list and price that work on its own.
- A current tenancy rule
- A rented home in England needs a valid EICR. We put the test date on the certificate so you can see when it is due again.
Why customers choose JD Electricals
We quote in writing first, we do the testing ourselves, and you leave with the certificate.
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- 15% off labour
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- Free safety certificates, 3 times a year
- Same day priority booking
- 2 emergency call-outs a year
Recent work from JD Electricals
These photographs show work completed across the wider service area covered by JD Electricals; they are not all presented as EICR work.
Towns we cover for EICR testing
Landlords book EICRs with us in Popley, Winklebury, Hook and Gosport as well as Basingstoke itself.
Common questions
These are the questions we are asked most about EICR testing around Basingstoke.
How much does an EICR cost?+
An EICR starts at £150 for a typical house. Flats, larger homes and extra consumer units cost more, and we confirm that figure in writing first.
— James Dunn
How long does the test take?+
A small house is usually done in a morning. A larger home or a property with two boards takes longer.
— James Dunn
Do landlords need an EICR?+
Yes. A private rented home in England needs a valid EICR, and we date the certificate so you can diary the next one.
What if the EICR fails?+
We list the C1 and C2 items and quote the repairs in writing. The certificate itself stays at the starting price of £150.
Do you test flats as well as houses?+
Yes. We test houses, flats and small blocks in Basingstoke, Kempshott, Chineham, Popley, Hook, Fleet, Tadley and the other towns we cover.
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Tell us the property address, number of bedrooms, whether it is occupied and when the report is needed so JD Electricals can arrange the right EICR visit.