EICR in Basingstoke
JD Electricals provides EICR testing for homeowners and landlords across Basingstoke. We test your circuits and supply a written electrical safety certificate with any further repairs priced separately.
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What an EICR costs
An EICR starts at £200. That starting price buys the inspection and the written certificate for a typical house.
From £200
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
Ways to pay
- Pay by bank
- Bank transfer
- 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.
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.
- Landlords starting a tenancyYou need a current EICR before a new tenant moves in, and again when the last one expires.
- Homeowners selling a houseBuyers and solicitors often ask for an EICR so the electrics are checked before exchange.
- Agents looking after several letsWe test each property in turn so you can keep certificates lined up with tenancy dates.
- Owners after building workA new kitchen, extension or fuse board is a common moment to book a fresh inspection.
What happens on the day
We come to the property, test the installation, and finish with the certificate in your hand.
- Arrival and a walk roundWe introduce ourselves, confirm which rooms to test, and isolate circuits as we work so the house stays as live as it can.
- Testing at the fuse boardWe run the meter tests on each circuit, check earthing and bonding, and note any damaged fittings we find.
- Certificate before we leaveWe go through the result with you and leave the EICR dated for the installation we tested.
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
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Why choose JD Electricals
James DunnElectrician- Reviews
- 13
- Rating
- 4.7
- Trading since
- 2009
“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 Dunn, JD Electricals
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WhatsAppHow much does an EICR cost?
An EICR starts at £200 for a typical house. Flats, larger homes and extra consumer units cost more, and we confirm that figure in writing first.
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.
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 £200.
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.