Commercial Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) in Milton Keynes
Commercial Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords, HMOs, offices, retail and industrial properties. Fast turnaround, written certificate issued the same day, all remedial work in-house if needed.
What is a commercial EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection of the fixed electrical installation in a commercial property. It tests every circuit, the consumer unit / distribution board, earthing and bonding, RCD protection, and fixed equipment — and certifies whether the installation is safe to continue using.
The inspection produces a written report classifying any issues using standard codes:
- C1 — danger present, immediate action required
- C2 — potentially dangerous, requires remedial work
- C3 — improvement recommended (not failing)
- FI — further investigation required
Only C1 and C2 codes cause an EICR to be marked "unsatisfactory". A satisfactory certificate is what insurers, landlords and incoming tenants need.
Who needs a commercial EICR
- Landlords: legally required every 5 years (Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020)
- HMOs: stricter requirements — must be provided to new tenants within 28 days, and to the local authority on request within 30 days
- Commercial property owners: recommended every 5 years; required by most insurers
- Businesses selling or leasing premises: typically required as part of the sale/lease process
- After major refurbishment: required to certify any new or altered work
- Insurance renewal: some insurers require an in-date EICR for cover
What we inspect
- Distribution boards / consumer units (every circuit tested)
- Wiring condition — insulation resistance, continuity
- Earthing and main protective bonding
- Circuit protection devices (MCBs, RCBOs, RCDs)
- Socket outlets — polarity, earthing, RCD protection
- Fixed appliances — boilers, electric heating, water heaters
- Emergency lighting circuits (visual)
- Smoke alarm wiring (if hardwired)
- Three-phase supplies and motor circuits where present
Pricing
After the EICR
If your report comes back unsatisfactory (C1 or C2 codes found), remedial work is required to obtain a satisfactory certificate. We carry out all remedial work in-house and issue the completion certificate as part of the same project — no waiting for a separate contractor.
For C3 (improvement recommended) codes, the work is your choice. We'll explain each one so you can decide what's worth doing.
HMO requirements
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) have stricter rules:
- EICR required every 5 years maximum
- Copy must be provided to any new tenant within 28 days of their tenancy starting
- Local authority can request a copy at any time and you must provide within 30 days
- Failure to comply: fines up to £30,000 per breach
If you manage HMOs in Milton Keynes, Bletchley or surrounding areas, we can put you on a 5-year rolling schedule with automatic reminders.
Landlord legal duty
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, all private landlords must:
- Have a satisfactory EICR carried out every 5 years
- Provide a copy to existing tenants within 28 days of inspection
- Provide a copy to new tenants before they move in
- Provide a copy to the local authority within 7 days if requested
- Carry out any C1 or C2 remedial work within 28 days (or sooner if specified)
Penalties for non-compliance include fines of up to £30,000 and rent repayment orders.
Book a commercial EICR
Same-day certificate, all remedial work in-house, full HMO and landlord compliance pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
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