Salisbury · England
EICR (Electrical Safety Report) in Salisbury
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Straight answer
An EICR is the formal condition report on a property's fixed wiring, tested against BS 7671. Rentals in England, Scotland and Wales must hold a satisfactory report renewed at least every 5 years; Northern Ireland currently has no equivalent general duty for private lets. Either way, the report is how a landlord in Salisbury evidences the installation is safe.
Booking
From enquiry to certificate
Live booking isn't switched on for Salisbury yet — vetting comes before listing, in that order. Leave your details and you'll get a straight answer by email: whether we can cover the property, when, and for how much. No obligation either way.
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.
The inspection
What the electrician actually tests
The electrician works from the consumer unit outward: protective devices, earthing and bonding first, then each circuit dead-tested and live-tested in sequence. A proportion of accessible points — sockets, switches, fittings — is sampled and inspected. Defects are coded C1, C2, FI or C3; any of the first three makes the report unsatisfactory and triggers remedial work.
Credentials
Who you're letting in
EICR isn't a protected task, which is exactly why vetting matters: anyone can buy a pad of forms. Our bar is demonstrable competence — recognised qualifications, scheme registration, calibrated instruments, insurance — checked before a booking is confirmed, not after a dispute.
Letting property in Salisbury
Letting in Salisbury: the practical points
For a landlord in Salisbury, 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 Wiltshire Council — because England's 7-day council deadline leaves no time to hunt through old email.
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 Wiltshire 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; Wiltshire Council is the local housing authority for Salisbury.
FAQ
Before you book: quick answers
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 Wiltshire Council. Keep the confirmation with the report — together they evidence compliance.
What do the C1, C2, C3 and FI codes on an EICR mean?
C1 means danger present, immediate action required. C2 means potentially dangerous, remedial work needed. FI means further investigation required. C3 is an improvement recommendation only. A report with any C1, C2 or FI is unsatisfactory; C3s alone still pass.
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.
How long does an EICR take?
Usually 2 to 4 hours for a typical flat or house, longer for larger properties or older installations. Power is switched off circuit by circuit during testing, so tenants should expect short interruptions.
Is an EICR legally required for rentals in Salisbury?
In England, yes: private landlords must have a satisfactory EICR renewed at least every 5 years. Scotland requires an EICR as part of the Repairing Standard. In Wales, the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2022 regime requires electrical safety testing at least every 5 years. Northern Ireland currently has no equivalent general duty for private tenancies, though safety obligations still apply.
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