{"id":48617,"date":"2025-09-11T15:59:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=48617"},"modified":"2025-09-23T16:52:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T15:52:29","slug":"electrical-safety-certificates-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/electrical-safety-certificates-guide","title":{"rendered":"A guide to landlord electrical safety certificates and reports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a mandatory electrical safety certificate for landlords in England. It confirms that the electrical installations in a rental property are safe for a tenant&#8217;s use. Landlords are legally required to obtain a new EICR every five years or with every change of tenancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is an EICR and why is it needed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Legal Requirement:<\/strong> The landlord electrical checks UK law requires a valid EICR for all tenancies to ensure a safe electrical environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report:<\/strong> An EICR is a formal document produced by a qualified electrician that details the condition of the electrical installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> It identifies any potential hazards, such as outdated wiring or a faulty fuse box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to find an electrician for a landlord report<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The EICR report cost for landlords can vary. A qualified electrician who specialises in electrical safety reports for landlords will have the expertise to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assess the property\u2019s electrical installations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a clear, compliant report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advise on any remedial work required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With Rated People, you have the power to get it done.&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/\"><em>Find a trusted, local tradesperson today<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a mandatory electrical safety certificate for landlords in England. It confirms that the electrical installations in a rental property are safe for a tenant&#8217;s use. Landlords are legally required to obtain a new EICR every five years or with every change of tenancy. 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