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Need an EICR in Nottingham? At Urgent Electrical Services, our NICEIC certified electricians carry out full Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) for homeowners, landlords and businesses across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire — from just £99, with same-week availability and a full written certificate issued on the day.
Whether you are a landlord meeting your legal obligations, a homeowner checking your property is safe, or a business owner ensuring compliance, our qualified electricians provide a thorough, independent EICR with clear, plain-English results and no hidden charges.
Call 0115 7780622 or Book your EICR online — same-week slots available across all NG postcodes.
Our EICR prices are fixed and transparent — no call-out fees, no hidden extras. The price depends on the size of your property and the number of electrical circuits.
| Property type | Starting price | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1-bedroom flat | From £99 | 2–3 hours |
| 2-bedroom house or flat | From £110 | 2–3 hours |
| 3-bedroom house | From £120 | 3–4 hours |
| 4–5 bedroom house | From £150 | 4–5 hours |
| Commercial property | POA | Depends on size |
| HMO / multi-unit property | POA | Depends on circuits |
All prices include VAT, the full inspection, written report, and EICR certificate. Contact us for a free quote before you book — we will confirm the price before any work begins.
An EICR — Electrical Installation Condition Report — is a formal inspection and test of all the fixed electrical wiring within a property. It is carried out by a qualified electrician and assesses every part of your electrical installation that cannot simply be unplugged, including:
At the end of the inspection, you receive a formal written report grading every observation found, along with a clear summary of the overall condition of your electrical installation and recommendations for any remedial work required.
An EICR is also known as a periodic inspection report, an electrical safety certificate, a fixed wire test, or a landlord electrical certificate — all refer to the same formal inspection.
Every observation found during an EICR is assigned a code indicating how serious it is. Here is what each code means and what action is required:
A satisfactory EICR with C3 observations only means your electrical installation is safe for continued use. An unsatisfactory EICR showing C1 or C2 observations requires remedial work — our team can provide a competitive quote for any repairs identified during the inspection, often completing straightforward remedial work during the same visit.
The validity period of an EICR depends on the type of property:
If your property has never had an EICR, or if the last one was carried out more than 5 years ago, we recommend booking one as soon as possible — particularly for rental properties where it is now a legal requirement.
For landlords — yes. Since 1 July 2020, the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require all private landlords to:
Landlords who fail to comply can face civil penalties of up to £30,000 per breach.
For homeowners, no, but it is strongly recommended, particularly when buying a property, after a period of 10 or more years, or when carrying out any renovation or extension work.
For commercial businesses, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require all electrical systems to be maintained in a safe condition. An EICR is the most effective way to demonstrate compliance. The recommended inspection interval for most commercial premises is every 5 years.
If you are a landlord with rental properties in Nottingham, our EICR service is designed around your schedule and your legal obligations. We offer:
We carry out EICR inspections for landlords across all Nottingham postcodes, including NG1 through to NG25, as well as properties in Beeston, Arnold, West Bridgford, Hucknall, Gedling, Carlton, Stapleford, Long Eaton, Clifton, Radford, Bulwell, Sherwood, Mapperley and Wollaton.
For landlords with multiple properties, contact us directly to discuss portfolio pricing and scheduling.
Fixed wire testing is the formal electrical testing process carried out as part of an EICR — it refers specifically to testing the fixed wiring within a building, as opposed to portable appliances (which are covered by PAT testing). The two types of testing complement each other for full electrical compliance.
During fixed wire testing, our electricians carry out:
Fixed wire testing is particularly important for commercial properties, offices, retail units, schools, care homes, hotels and HMOs. If your business has not had a fixed wire test in the past 5 years, contact us to arrange an inspection across your Nottingham premises.
Here is exactly what our electricians do during an EICR at your Nottingham property:
1. Initial assessment — the electrician will introduce themselves, explain the process, and confirm access requirements. You will need to be able to provide access to all rooms, the consumer unit, and all sockets and light fittings.
2. Visual inspection — a thorough visual check of all accessible electrical components, including the consumer unit, wiring, sockets, switches, light fittings and any visible cables. Temporary power outages to individual circuits are normal during this stage.
3. Dead testing — with individual circuits isolated, the electrician tests continuity, insulation resistance and polarity. This confirms circuits are wired correctly and that no wiring has deteriorated to the point where it could cause a fault.
4. Live testing — circuits are tested under power to check RCD operation, earth fault loop impedance and other live measurements that confirm the installation responds correctly in fault conditions.
5. Report compilation — all findings are recorded and coded. You receive the full written EICR certificate on the day, along with a clear explanation of any observations found and — if remedial work is needed — a competitive quote to complete it.
An EICR is not a legal requirement when selling a house in England or Wales. However, it is increasingly requested by buyers, their solicitors and mortgage lenders — particularly for older properties or those where the wiring has not been inspected recently.
Having a current satisfactory EICR when selling your Nottingham home can:
If you are planning to sell your property and have not had an EICR in the past 5 years, we recommend booking one before going to market. At £99 upwards, it is a small investment compared to the value it adds to the sale process. Read our complete guide to electrical inspections when buying or selling a home.
Our electricians carry out EICR inspections across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire every week. Here are some recent examples of completed inspections:
We carry out EICR inspections across all Nottingham postcodes (NG1–NG25) and throughout Nottinghamshire, including:
Beeston, Arnold, West Bridgford, Hucknall, Gedling, Carlton, Stapleford, Long Eaton, Clifton, Radford, Bulwell, Sherwood, Mapperley, Wollaton, Lenton, Sneinton, Basford, Nottingham city centre, The Meadows, The Park, Beechdale, Chilwell, Attenborough, Kimberley, Eastwood, Ilkeston, Grantham, Newark and all surrounding Nottinghamshire areas.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call us on 0115 7780622 — if we cannot reach you ourselves, we will tell you straight away.
An EICR inspection often reveals the need for additional electrical work. Our team can carry out all the following services, often on the same day or at a follow-up visit:
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal inspection and test of all the fixed wiring in a property, carried out by a qualified electrician. It identifies any faults, deterioration or non-compliance with current UK wiring regulations and grades each observation as C1, C2, C3 or FI. It is also known as a periodic inspection report, electrical safety certificate, landlord electrical certificate or fixed wire test.
Our EICR prices in Nottingham start from £99 for a 1–2 bedroom property. A 3-bedroom house typically costs from £120. All prices are confirmed before the inspection begins — contact us for a free quote.
For rental properties, 5 years — this is a legal requirement for all private landlords in England. For owner-occupied homes, 10 years is recommended. For commercial properties, every 5 years is standard practice.
A 3-bedroom house typically takes 3–4 hours. Smaller properties take 2–3 hours. Larger or older properties may take longer. You receive the full written certificate on the day in most cases.
Yes for landlords — all private landlords in England must have a valid EICR renewed every 5 years under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020. For homeowners, it is not legally required but is strongly recommended. For commercial properties, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require electrical systems to be maintained safely, and an EICR is the standard way to demonstrate this.
It is not a legal requirement, but buyers and their solicitors increasingly request one. Having a current satisfactory EICR when selling can speed up the process and remove a common area of negotiation.
Fixed wire testing is another term for the electrical testing carried out as part of an EICR — it refers to testing the fixed wiring installed in the building, as opposed to portable appliances. All our EICR inspections in Nottingham include comprehensive fixed wire testing.
C1 means danger present — immediate action required. C2 means potentially dangerous — urgent remedial work needed. C3 means improvement recommended — safe but not fully compliant with current standards. Only C1 and C2 result in an unsatisfactory EICR.
Do not leave your electrical safety to chance. Whether you are a landlord meeting your legal obligations, a homeowner wanting peace of mind, or a business owner ensuring compliance — book your EICR with Urgent Electrical Services today.
Call us: 0115 7780622
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