Dorking · England
EICR (Electrical Safety Report) in Dorking
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Straight answer
Every 5 years at most, rental property in England, Scotland and Wales needs its fixed electrical installation inspected, tested and signed off as satisfactory — the EICR. It covers the wiring itself, not plug-in appliances, and for a landlord in Dorking it is the first document agents, insurers and councils ask for on electrical safety.
Booking
Booking in three steps
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The law
Your legal duty, in plain English
Three nations make the EICR compulsory for private lets — England, Scotland and Wales, each on an at-least-5-yearly cycle — and England backs it with fines of up to £30,000 that housing authorities like Mole Valley District Council can levy. An unsatisfactory report isn't a fail-and-forget: remedial work and written confirmation of it are part of the duty.
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; Mole Valley District Council is the local housing authority for Dorking.
Credentials
Who you're letting in
The report is only as good as the person signing it. We book qualified electricians working to BS 7671 — typically registered with a recognised scheme such as NICEIC or NAPIT — with test instruments in calibration and insurance in place. Ask any inspector for their qualifications and scheme card; competent ones expect the question.
Pricing
What an EICR costs
Two things drive the price: circuit count and condition. A modern two-bed flat tests faster than a Victorian house rewired in stages, and access to the consumer unit and sockets matters more than floor area. Quotes should state what happens if remedials are needed — ours keep the report and any follow-up work separate.
Renting out in Dorking
Letting in Dorking: the practical points
For a landlord in Dorking, 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 Mole Valley District Council — because England's 7-day council deadline leaves no time to hunt through old email.
The inspection
What the electrician actually tests
Testing runs circuit by circuit. The electrician opens the consumer unit, checks protective devices, earthing and bonding, then dead-tests each circuit — continuity, insulation resistance — before live tests such as earth fault loop impedance and RCD tripping times. Power goes off in stages while this happens. Observations are graded C1, C2, C3 or FI, and those grades, not opinion, decide whether the report is satisfactory.
FAQ
Before you book: quick answers
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.
Does an EICR cover portable appliances too?
No. The EICR covers the fixed installation only. Appliances you supply with the tenancy — kettles, washing machines, lamps — are checked separately, usually through PAT testing, which is good practice rather than a blanket legal requirement in England and Wales.
What are the penalties for not having an EICR?
In England, local authorities such as Mole Valley District Council 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. Mole Valley District Council can also demand a copy, which must be supplied within 7 days.
What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?
In England you must complete the remedial work within 28 days (or sooner if the report says so) and obtain written confirmation from a qualified person, then supply it to the tenant and, if requested, to Mole Valley District Council. Keep the confirmation with the report — together they evidence compliance.
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