NAPIT Approved Contractor • Shrewsbury & Shropshire
NAPIT Approved Contractor • Shrewsbury & Shropshire
An Electrical Installation Condition Report, commonly known as an EICR, is a detailed inspection of the electrical installation within a property.
It checks the condition of the wiring, consumer unit, protective devices, earthing and bonding, circuits and accessories to identify any deterioration, defects or potential safety concerns.
KJ Electrical Services provides professional EICRs and electrical testing for homeowners, landlords and businesses across Shrewsbury and Shropshire.
All inspections are carried out carefully and methodically, with clear explanations of any issues found and practical advice on what, if anything, needs to be done next.
An EICR may be recommended or required for a number of reasons, including:
For private homes, periodic inspection is commonly recommended at appropriate intervals depending on the age and condition of the installation.
For rented properties, landlords have additional legal responsibilities relating to electrical safety.
During an EICR, the electrical installation is inspected and tested to assess its overall safety and condition.
This typically includes checks of:
The inspection is not simply a visual check. Electrical test instruments are used to obtain measurements from the installation and identify faults or weaknesses that may not be visible.
A C1 means there is an immediate electrical danger and urgent action is required to make the installation safe.
A C2 means a defect has been identified which could become dangerous and remedial work is required.
A C3 does not normally mean the installation is unsafe, but an improvement is recommended to bring it closer to current standards.
FI means something has been identified that cannot be fully assessed during the inspection and additional investigation is required.
An EICR containing C1, C2 or FI observations is normally classed as unsatisfactory until the relevant issues have been addressed.
Where defects are identified, KJ Electrical Services can explain the findings clearly and provide a quotation for any remedial work required.
Electrical safety is particularly important within rented accommodation.
Landlords in England are required to ensure that electrical installations within their rental properties are inspected and tested at least every five years by a suitably qualified person, subject to the relevant regulations and any shorter interval recommended by the previous report.
Following the inspection, the landlord receives an Electrical Installation Condition Report detailing the condition of the installation and any remedial work required.
KJ Electrical Services can provide landlord EICRs throughout Shrewsbury and the surrounding Shropshire area, together with any necessary remedial electrical work.
EICRs are only one part of the electrical testing work we carry out.
We can also investigate individual electrical problems where a full condition report is not required.
Electrical faults can sometimes be straightforward, while others require systematic testing to identify the exact cause.
Our approach is to diagnose the problem properly rather than simply replacing components unnecessarily.
Once the electrical inspection has been completed, you will receive the relevant electrical report detailing the results.
If the installation is satisfactory, no further work may be required.
Where observations are recorded, these will be clearly identified on the report using the recognised EICR classification codes.
We can talk you through the findings, explain which items require attention and advise on the most sensible way to resolve them.
Where required, KJ Electrical Services can also carry out the remedial work and complete the appropriate testing and certification afterwards.
Electrical work, inspection and testing carried out professionally and in accordance with current industry requirements.
Experienced across domestic and commercial electrical installations, testing and fault finding.
Electrical reports can look complicated. We explain findings in straightforward language and help you understand what actually needs attention.
Based in Shrewsbury and providing electrical services throughout Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas of Shropshire.
KJ Electrical Services provides EICRs, electrical inspections and testing throughout Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas of Shropshire.
Whether you are a homeowner wanting reassurance about an older electrical installation, a landlord requiring a periodic inspection, or a business needing electrical testing, we can help.
We also carry out related electrical work including consumer unit upgrades, fault finding, electrical installations, EV charger installation and renewable energy systems.
The time required depends on the size of the property, the number of circuits and the condition of the electrical installation. A typical domestic inspection may take several hours.
Yes. Parts of the electrical installation normally need to be safely isolated during testing. We will try to minimise disruption wherever possible.
Not necessarily. Older electrical installations do not automatically fail simply because they were installed to an earlier edition of the regulations. The inspection considers whether the installation is safe for continued use.
The report will identify the observations that require attention. We can explain these findings and provide a quotation for any remedial work required.
The recommended interval depends on the type, age, use and condition of the property. Owner-occupied homes are commonly inspected periodically, while rented properties are subject to specific legal requirements.
Yes. Where electrical defects are identified, KJ Electrical Services can carry out the required remedial work and complete the appropriate testing and certification.
If you need an EICR, electrical inspection or fault investigation in Shrewsbury or Shropshire, get in touch with KJ Electrical Services.
We’ll discuss what you need, explain the inspection process and provide a clear quotation before any work is carried out.