Since June 2020, landlords in England have been legally required to obtain an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) for all new tenancies — and since April 2021, for all existing tenancies too. If you're a landlord in Cheshire and you're not up to date, you could face fines of up to £30,000 and be unable to legally rent your property.
What is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a formal document produced by a qualified electrician after a thorough inspection of your property's entire electrical installation — wiring, sockets, switches, consumer unit, and all fixed electrical equipment. The report grades any issues it finds as C1 (danger), C2 (potential danger), or C3 (improvement recommended). A property receives a "Satisfactory" or "Unsatisfactory" outcome.
Our EICR inspection service covers the full Cheshire and Greater Manchester area. We issue the report within 24 hours and can carry out any remedial work required to bring your property to a satisfactory standard.
What Are Your Legal Obligations as a Landlord?
- Obtain an EICR from a qualified electrician at least every 5 years (or at every change of tenancy if sooner)
- Provide a copy of the EICR to existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection
- Provide a copy to new tenants before they move in
- Provide a copy to your local authority on request within 7 days
- Carry out any remedial work noted as C1 or C2 within 28 days (or sooner if specified)
As a Cheshire landlord, you should also be aware of your requirements around gas safety and landlord electrical certificates more broadly. POES UK can help you stay compliant across all your properties.
What Does an EICR Inspection Involve?
The inspection typically takes 3–4 hours for a standard 3-bed property. The electrician will check the consumer unit, test every circuit, inspect wiring condition and earthing, look for signs of damage or overheating, and confirm the installation complies with BS 7671 (the current UK wiring standard). The property does need to be vacated or have minimal occupancy during testing.
EICR Inspections Across Cheshire
We carry out EICR inspections across the full Cheshire area. If you own rental properties in south Cheshire, we cover EICR in Wilmslow and EICR in Knutsford regularly. For properties in the sought-after villages, EICR inspections in Alderley Edge are also well within our coverage area.
Don't Leave It Until the Last Minute
Many Cheshire landlords only think about their EICR when a tenancy is about to change. But booking in advance means you have time to arrange any remedial work before it becomes a legal issue. Get in touch with our team today to book your inspection.
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