EICR Testing & Certificates | EDL Electrical | Hammersmith, Chiswick, Brentford, Fixed-wire inspections for landlords & buyers. EICR reports with clear C1–C3 coding, remedials, and certification across Hammersmith, Chiswick & Brentford.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is your evidence that a property’s fixed wiring is safe and compliant—or a clear plan to make it so. Whether you’re a landlord in Hammersmith, selling a family home in Chiswick, or buying an investment in Brentford, EDL Electrical delivers thorough EICR testing, plain-English findings, and remedial quotations that reflect real-world priorities and budgets.
What an EICR covers
An EICR evaluates the condition of the fixed installation: consumer unit, circuits, protective devices, earthing/bonding, visible wiring, accessories, and sample internal checks where safe. We test insulation resistance, polarity, RCD performance, earth fault loop impedance, and more—benchmarked against BS 7671.
Understanding C1, C2, C3 and FI
- C1 – Danger present: Immediate action required (e.g., live parts accessible).
- C2 – Potentially dangerous: Urgent remedial work recommended.
- FI – Further investigation: Something abnormal needs deeper checks.
- C3 – Improvement recommended: Not unsafe, but not up to current best practice.
Landlords typically need a Satisfactory outcome (no C1/C2/FI). Where issues appear, we provide a clear remedial plan to achieve compliance quickly.
Landlords: stay compliant, minimise voids
Legislation and local licensing schemes require regular inspection—commonly every five years or at change of tenancy. EDL Electrical coordinates access with tenants or agents, conducts testing with minimal disruption, and delivers digital reports the same day wherever possible. Where we identify C1 or C2 items, we can often make safe immediately and schedule remedials swiftly to keep your property compliant and income flowing.
Homebuyers & vendors: clarity before exchange
An EICR for a home purchase in Chiswick or Hammersmith helps you avoid surprises. If the property needs a consumer unit upgrade or remedials, you can choose to renegotiate or budget accordingly. Vendors who commission an EICR before listing often sell faster—buyers appreciate transparency and reduced risk.
Common EICR findings in West London stock
- No RCD protection on sockets or bathroom circuits
- Aged rubber or VIR cabling in older conversions
- Mixed DIY alterations without proper terminations or bonding
- Undersized earthing or missing main protective bonding
- Borrowed neutrals between lighting circuits
We don’t just flag issues; we prioritise them and quote for fixes that fit the property’s age, use, and future plans.
The EDL Electrical difference
- Methodical testing by experienced electricians
- Digital EICR with photos and simple explanations
- Transparent remedial pricing—no pressure, no upsell
- Fast turnaround to meet tenancy dates or exchange deadlines
- Coverage across Hammersmith (W6), Chiswick (W4), Brentford (TW8)
After the EICR: practical next steps
- Satisfactory – You’ll receive the certificate for your records and compliance.
- Unsatisfactory – We’ll provide itemised remedials. You choose: fix all at once or phase them. We can often address C1/C2 swiftly and plan C3 improvements over time.
Book your EICR today with EDL Electrical and act with confidence—whether you’re renting, selling, or buying in West London.
