An EICR certificate—short for Electrical Installation Condition Report—is a mandatory legal requirement for rental properties in England. As of 1 April 2021, all private landlords must ensure that their properties are inspected at least once every five years by a qualified electrician and provided with a valid EICR.
Fraser Bond helps landlords, buyers, and residential property investors across London stay compliant by coordinating certified electrical inspections, managing documentation, and resolving faults promptly to meet UK legal standards.
An EICR is a detailed report issued after a qualified electrician assesses the safety of a property's fixed electrical systems, including:
Fuse boards (consumer units)
Socket outlets and switches
Wiring and circuit integrity
Residual Current Devices (RCDs)
Bonding and earthing
Visual signs of damage or wear
The report identifies faults using codes:
C1 – Danger present, immediate action required
C2 – Potentially dangerous
C3 – Improvement recommended
FI – Further investigation needed
Properties must achieve a satisfactory outcome or complete all remedial work within 28 days (or sooner if specified).
The following residential stakeholders are legally or strategically advised to obtain a valid EICR:
Private landlords – Required by law for all rental properties
Buy-to-let investors – Ensure compliance before purchase
Managing agents – For leasehold blocks and common areas
Homebuyers – To assess the condition of electrics before completion
Leaseholders – For subletting compliance and insurance evidence
Fraser Bond coordinates qualified NICEIC-registered engineers to carry out inspections across all London boroughs, from Zone 1 apartments to suburban family homes.
We provide a complete electrical safety solution that includes:
Scheduling EICR inspections with certified electricians
Liaising with tenants or building management for access
Issuing compliant EICR certificates for landlords and solicitors
Managing remedial electrical work for C1 or C2 faults
Tracking renewal dates and storing digital records
Integrating EICR with wider Gas Safety (CP12) and EPC reporting
Our clients benefit from stress-free compliance and a single point of contact for all electrical safety documentation.
An up-to-date EICR certificate is not just a legal requirement—it’s a critical safeguard for tenants, owners, and assets. Fraser Bond ensures all inspections are delivered by certified professionals, completed on time, and supported with full compliance management.
Visit FraserBond.com to schedule an EICR inspection, renew your electrical certificate, or add electrical safety to your landlord compliance service.
