Electrical compliance for rented and managed property.

Private landlords in England must ensure the electrical installation is inspected and tested by a qualified and competent person at intervals of no more than five years, or sooner where the previous report specifies a shorter interval. Copies of the report must also be provided within the timeframes set by the applicable regulations.

Where the report identifies urgent remedial work or further investigation, the landlord must ensure the required work is completed within the period stated in the report and no later than 28 days where the regulations apply. Written confirmation of completed remedial work should then be retained and supplied as required.

These classifications identify safety issues or areas requiring further investigation. C1 indicates danger present, C2 indicates a potentially dangerous condition and FI indicates that further investigation is required without delay. The report should be read as a whole when determining what remedial work is necessary.

Not automatically. A change of tenancy does not by itself invalidate an existing satisfactory report, provided the inspection remains within its valid inspection interval and no circumstances have arisen that require an earlier inspection. A copy of the current report should be provided to a new tenant as required.

Yes. Hoxton Electrical can review the observations, provide an itemised quotation and complete agreed electrical remedial works. Appropriate electrical certification or written confirmation is then issued for the work completed.

Yes. We can support landlords and managing agents with EICRs, remedial works, electrical maintenance and certification across multiple properties, with documentation kept separate for each address.

Tenant access arrangements can be discussed when the work is booked. Where direct contact is agreed, we can coordinate attendance using the contact details provided by the landlord or managing agent.