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About Andrew Roberts
Andrew Roberts, electrician, writes the guides on this website for Benfleet Electrical Services.
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Andrew Roberts, electrician
Andrew Roberts is an electrician with over 20 years of experience inspecting and certifying homes.
He writes the guides on this website, drawing on that experience of certifying houses, so the advice on EICRs and electrical safety comes from someone who has done the work.
Guides by Andrew Roberts
How much does an EICR cost?EICR cost depends on property size, number of circuits, age and access. Here is how pricing works and how to get a quote you can compare.How Often Should an EICR Be Carried Out?An EICR is usually needed at least every five years for rented homes and commercial premises, and commonly every ten years for owner-occupied homes.What is an EICR?An EICR is a report on the condition of a property's fixed electrical wiring, produced after an inspection and test by a qualified electrician.How to get an EICRTo get an EICR, book a qualified electrician to inspect and test your electrics and issue the report. Here is how the process works and what to prepare.How often does a rented property need an EICR?Landlords in England generally need an EICR at least every five years, or sooner if the last report says so. Here is how it works in practice.When should you get an EICR?Get an EICR before selling, when buying, before letting a property, and whenever the last report has run out. Here is how to time it.