Failed EICR - What Next?

What is an EICR?

An EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report, which is a formal document that outlines the outcome of an inspection and testing of a home's electrical system. An EICR is carried out to provide you with a better understanding of the conditions of the electrics within a home. This inspection is often carried out prior to moving into a property or can be requested by a landlord who wants to ensure the safety of their rental property. Whatever the reason, an EICR is the best way to get a full understanding on the condition of a home’s electrics and will give you a trusted view of any potential dangers. 

Failed EICR – What next?

So your Axminster home failed its EICR but what does this mean? This basically means the electrician who carried out the test has identified dangers within your home electrics meaning they are not in line with current safety regulations. If this is the case, repairs would need to be carried out on your electrics to stop the risk of hazards to anyone living within your home. It is essential to repair and replace these electrics to ensure a home has little to no danger going forward. 

The reasons behind a failed EICR will be explained within the report and will show you what needs rectifying to make your home safe again. Whatever the reason, a failed report requires immediate attention and needs be resolved within 28 days with the assistance of a trusted and qualified electrician. 

The report itself will show codes from C1-C3, advising you what causes most danger and requires immediate action to where improvements should be made in the future. Once the repairs have been made, a reinspection will be carried out to confirm the appropriate steps have been taken and the results will be changed from unsatisfactory to satisfactory. 

Failed EICR Electrician in Axminster

To protect your home from electrical dangers, you must use a qualified electrician to restore any electrical work within the home. An untrained person will not have the knowledge and experience to notice the type of dangers that are often identified during an EICR. This approach could cause them or others physical harm through dangers such as shocks. Tyne Electrical Services in Axminster is your local, failed EICR specialist. With over 25 year’s experience, I know the dangers behind your homes electrics and can restore your electrical systems to a regulated safe standard. As a NICEIC approved engineer, you can be rest assured that all work will be done properly. Call me today, to discuss your electrical requirements.