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An EICR is a report, not a promise of a pass.
What an electrical condition report is for, how to prepare for an inspection and why remedial work needs its own scope.
Know what is being inspected.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report records findings about the fixed electrical installation at the time of inspection. Agree the scope and any access limitations in advance. An inspection price does not automatically include repairs or a satisfactory result.
Check the date and the applicable rules.
For rented homes covered by England's electrical safety rules, inspection and testing are generally required at least every five years, or sooner where the report specifies. The current government guidance explains the properties and tenancies covered; check it for your circumstances.
Arrange useful access.
Confirm arrangements with the tenant or managing agent. Ask which areas need to be accessible and when power will be interrupted. Share earlier reports if available, and explain any known faults without attempting to inspect exposed electrical parts yourself.
Read the findings before pricing repairs.
Ask the inspector to explain observations, urgency and any further investigation. If work is required, request a separate written scope and price. Keep the report and the evidence of subsequent work together, rather than treating the invoice as the report itself.
Keep the handover useful.
Ask when the report will arrive, who will receive it and what the next steps are. For a rental property, check the current requirements for giving documents to tenants. The demo EICR page shows an example inspection scope and its exclusions.
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