16/11/2025
Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) – Do You Actually Need One?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is basically a health check for your building’s electrics. It looks at the fixed wiring – not kettles and toasters – to make sure everything is safe, compliant, and not quietly heading towards a fault.
At AVC Tech Limited, we carry out EICRs across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and North/Northwest/Northeast London for homeowners, landlords and businesses.
What we check in an EICR:
Consumer unit (fuse board)
Sockets, switches and lighting circuits
Earthing and bonding
RCD operation and protection
Cables, junction boxes and accessories
Signs of overheating, damage, wear or poor workmanship
What your results mean:
Every issue is coded so you know where you stand:
C1 – Danger present (needs immediate action)
C2 – Potentially dangerous (should be fixed as a priority)
C3 – Improvement recommended (doesn’t fail the report, but worth doing)
FI – Further investigation required
If there’s any C1, C2 or unresolved FI, the report will be Unsatisfactory. We then explain everything in plain English and can quote for any remedial work.
How often do you need an EICR?
Homeowners: around every 10 years, or sooner if the installation is older or showing issues
Landlords: at least every 5 years or at change of tenancy (legal requirement under PRS regulations)
Businesses/commercial: typically every 3–5 years, depending on the environment and insurance requirements
Why it matters:
Reduces fire and electric shock risk
Helps you meet legal and insurance obligations
Picks up hidden faults before they become expensive failures
Gives you a clear picture of how your installation has aged and whether past work was done properly
Typical guide prices:
1–2 bed flat: from around £120–£200
3–4 bed house: from around £200–£350
Larger or more complex properties and commercial sites: priced based on size and number of circuits
Why choose AVC Tech Limited?
NAPIT and TrustMark accredited
Qualified to the latest (18th edition) wiring regulations
£10m public liability insurance
Very low callback rate and 6-year guarantee on domestic work and commercial fire safety systems
If you’re a homeowner, landlord or business owner and you’re not sure when your last EICR was done, it’s probably time to check.
Based in Luton or the surrounding areas and need an EICR? Get in touch with AVC Tech Limited and we’ll talk you through the best option for your property.
