EICR Testingin Croydon
Inspection and testing of existing electrical installations in Croydon, with a written report landlords, tenants and owners can rely on.
An EICR in Croydon is an Electrical Installation Condition Report: an inspection and test of the wiring and equipment already in a property, ending in a written report on its condition. TH Electricians LTD carries out EICR testing from our Sutton base, for landlords, letting agents, homeowners and businesses across Croydon. If the report lists anything that needs putting right, we can also quote for the remedial work.
What an EICR is
An EICR is not a repair and it is not a new installation. It is an inspection and a set of tests carried out on an installation that already exists, followed by a written report. The report records the condition of the installation and lists anything found that is unsafe, or that falls short of current standards.
The inspection looks at the consumer unit, the wiring, the sockets, the switches and the fixed fittings. The testing checks how the installation performs. You do not need to know what each test involves; what matters is that you receive a clear report and that we explain it.
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What landlords in Croydon must do
Private landlords in England must have the electrical installation in a rented property inspected and tested at least every five years. They must also give tenants a copy of the report.
Several kinds of property come up regularly:
- Victorian terraces in the inner streets, often let as houses or split into flats
- interwar suburban houses further out
- flats in buildings that were once offices, in the town centre and nearby
- flats above shops
Each is different, and older installations that have been altered over the years often need more careful inspection. Tell us about the property when you call and we will explain how we would approach it.
See the difference we make.
Seven services, each shown from the problem to the finished job. These are illustrations of typical work; photos from our own jobs are further down the page.
House Rewires
Chased walls and loose cables to a finished, certified room.
Fuse Board Upgrades
Old rewireable fuses out, a modern RCBO consumer unit in.
Lighting Upgrades
One flickering tube replaced with layered LED lighting.
Emergency Electrician
Power out, fault found, lights back on.
CCTV Installation
Discreet cameras and a security light, cables hidden.
Office Fit Outs
A stripped shell to lit, powered desks ready for staff.
Shop Fit Outs
An empty unit turned into a lit, trading shop.
Electrical safety certificates for Croydon landlords
Many landlords search for an electrical safety certificate, and the document they need is the EICR. If you have been asked for one by a letting agent, a tenant or a mortgage lender, tell us who needs it, since that affects how the report should be written up and passed on.
We can supply the report for a single flat, or for several properties in a portfolio. If you own more than one, it helps to give us the addresses together so that we can plan the visits and keep the paperwork consistent. The report is a written record you can keep and hand on, so it is worth keeping each one with the rest of the property's file.
Homeowners and businesses
EICRs are not only for landlords. A homeowner might want one when buying an older house, before an extension, or simply because the installation has never been checked. A business might want one as part of planned maintenance or before a fit-out.
We test domestic and commercial installations and give a written result for each. For commercial premises, tell us what the building is used for and how the electrics are split between areas, since a shop, a unit and an office have different needs.
If the report finds problems
An unsatisfactory report is not unusual for an older installation, and it does not mean the property has to be emptied. It means the listed items need attention, and that a landlord will need to arrange the work.
We can quote for the remedial work, whether it is replacing a consumer unit, correcting a wiring fault or adding protection where it was missing. Work carried out by us is tested and certified when finished, and we can confirm in writing that it has been done. Having the same firm test and repair means one point of contact and no confusion over what the report meant.
Croydon and the places around it
We carry out EICR testing in Croydon and its neighbouring areas, including Purley, South Croydon, Waddon, Addiscombe, Thornton Heath and Norbury. Our base is about four miles west of Croydon, in Sutton.
If you are unsure whether your property is within reach, ring and ask. We will tell you plainly whether we can help.
Electrical services in Sutton & surrounding areas.
Planned domestic work, commercial installations and urgent faults. Pick a circuit.
IllustrationWay 01HomesHouse Rewires
Full and partial rewires planned room by room, with the least disruption we can manage.
IllustrationWay 02HomesFuse Board Upgrades
Consumer unit replacements with RCD and RCBO protection, tested and certified.
Our jobWay 03Homes · LetsEICR Safety Reports
Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords, buyers, homeowners and businesses.
Our jobWay 04HomesLighting & Sockets
LED downlights, pendants, smart lighting and extra sockets during a renovation.
IllustrationWay 05UrgentEmergency Electrician
Power loss, a board that won't reset, burning smells or sparks. Call us straight away.
Our jobWay 06Homes · BusinessCCTV Installation
Planned, fitted and configured by qualified electricians. No DIY kits, no botched wiring.
Our jobWay 07BusinessCommercial Contractor
Installations, LED upgrades, power distribution, data cabling and planned maintenance.
IllustrationWay 08BusinessOffice & Shop Fit Outs
Full electrical fit-outs for offices and retail units, scheduled around your opening date.
Not sure which service you need? Contact us and we'll point you in the right direction. We also cover shop fit outs in Sutton.
How the report describes what we find
An EICR uses codes to record observations. C1 means danger is present and immediate action is required. C2 means potentially dangerous. C3 means improvement is recommended. FI means further investigation is needed, because something could not be fully assessed at the time.
The overall result is either satisfactory or unsatisfactory. A report with C1, C2 or FI entries is unsatisfactory, and the items must be dealt with. C3 items are advice rather than failures, but they are worth reading, since they often show where an installation is ageing.
We go through the codes with you in plain English, so you know which items matter most and what they mean for the property.
EICR Croydon: common questions
How often does a rented property need an EICR?
Private landlords in England must have the installation inspected and tested at least every five years and provide tenants with a copy of the report. If the report lists items needing attention, those must be dealt with.
What do the codes C1, C2, C3 and FI mean?
C1 means danger is present and immediate action is needed. C2 means potentially dangerous. C3 means improvement is recommended. FI means further investigation is required. We explain each entry on your report in plain English.
Is an EICR the same as an electrical safety certificate?
Landlords usually use the two terms to mean the same document. The EICR is the written report that follows the inspection and testing of an existing installation, and it is the record you keep and pass to tenants.
Can you carry out the repairs the report asks for?
Yes. We can quote for remedial work and, once it is done, test and certify what we have carried out. Tell us when you book if you would like the repair quote to follow the inspection.
Photos from our own jobs.
Control panels, testing, sockets and security lighting. Every photo here was taken on a TH Electricians job, not pulled from a stock library.
To book an EICR in Croydon, call TH Electricians LTD on 07907 468 578 and tell us the type of property and how many you need tested.
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