Caernarfon · Wales
EICR (Electrical Safety Report) in Caernarfon
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Straight answer
Landlords in England, Scotland and Wales must hold a satisfactory Electrical Installation Condition Report, renewed at least every 5 years. A qualified electrician tests the fixed installation of the Caernarfon property — consumer unit, circuits, sockets — classifies any defects, and states an overall satisfactory or unsatisfactory result.
Booking
From enquiry to certificate
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Pricing
What an EICR costs
EICR pricing tracks the size and age of the installation: more circuits mean more testing time, and older consumer units or piecemeal past alterations slow things down. Remedial work, if needed, is always a separate, itemised cost — never assume it's included. The range shown is national guidance; your confirmed price comes before booking.
The law
Why EICR (Electrical Safety Report) matters for Caernarfon landlords
The legal picture is national but not uniform. England: satisfactory report every 5 years, tenant copies within 28 days, remedial work within 28 days of an unsatisfactory result, and penalties of up to £30,000 enforced by councils such as Cyngor Gwynedd. Scotland and Wales run 5-year cycles through their own regimes. NI has no general private-tenancy EICR duty at present.
Private landlords must have the fixed electrical installation inspected and tested at least every 5 years by a qualified and competent person, give the report to tenants within 28 days (and to new tenants before they occupy), supply it to the council within 7 days if asked, and complete any remedial work within 28 days.
Private landlords must have an electrical safety inspection at least every 5 years, covering the installation and appliances the landlord provides.
Landlords must obtain an electrical condition report at least every 5 years and give contract-holders a copy.
There is no blanket 5-yearly EICR duty for private tenancies in Northern Ireland at present, though periodic inspection remains strongly recommended and may be required for HMOs.
Penalties stated are statutory maximums or court-set; Cyngor Gwynedd is the local housing authority for Caernarfon.
The inspection
What the electrician actually tests
Expect the visit to be methodical: a visual inspection of the consumer unit, accessible wiring, sockets and switches first, then instrument testing of every circuit with the power isolated in turn. The electrician records results per circuit on the schedule of test results — the part of the report worth keeping safe — and classifies anything found from C1 (danger present) down to C3 (improvement recommended).
Credentials
Who you're letting in
What we verify before confirming an electrician: qualifications for inspection and testing, membership of a recognised competent-person scheme, calibrated test equipment and current insurance. No invented star ratings here — credentials you can check beat reviews you can't.
Letting property in Caernarfon
Letting in Caernarfon: the practical points
For a landlord in Caernarfon, the practical rhythm is: report on file, next-due date diarised, remedials (if any) evidenced in writing. Keep it where you can produce it fast — for your agent, your insurer, or Cyngor Gwynedd — because England's 7-day council deadline leaves no time to hunt through old email.
FAQ
What Caernarfon landlords ask us
What is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a formal inspection of a property's fixed wiring — consumer unit, circuits, sockets, switches and light fittings — against the national wiring standard BS 7671. It records the installation's condition and classifies any defects.
What are the penalties for not having an EICR?
In England, local authorities such as Cyngor Gwynedd can impose financial penalties of up to £30,000 per breach of the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020. Authorities can also arrange remedial work and recover costs.
Do tenants get a copy of the EICR?
In England, yes: existing tenants within 28 days of the inspection, new tenants before occupation, and prospective tenants within 28 days of a request. Cyngor Gwynedd can also demand a copy, which must be supplied within 7 days.
How often does an EICR need renewing?
At least every 5 years for rental property in England, Scotland and Wales, or sooner if the report specifies a shorter interval — inspectors can recommend earlier re-inspection where the installation's condition justifies it.
Are EICR rules stricter for HMOs?
The 5-year cycle applies to HMOs in England the same as other lets, and mandatory HMO licence conditions require electrical safety. Cyngor Gwynedd may attach additional testing or evidence conditions to an HMO licence, so read your licence schedule carefully.
Nearby
Nearby coverage: Bangor (Wales) · all of North Wales
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