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EICR · PAT · Remedial works
Electrical safety certificates for landlords, homes and businesses across the UK.
Fixed-price Electrical Installation Condition Reports, with a digital report emailed after the inspection and any remedial work planned around the 28-day deadline.
- EICRs from £129
- No call-out charge
- Digital report by email
BS 767118th Edition inspection and testing
4 nationsEngland, Scotland, Wales, NI
28 daysRemedial deadline, planned with you
5 yearsTypical validity for rented homes
Services
Inspection, testing and the fixes that follow.
Everything a landlord, agent or business owner needs to stay compliant, from one booking.
Landlord & homeowner EICR
The five-yearly Electrical Installation Condition Report your tenancy, mortgage or sale needs. Every circuit tested, report issued digitally.
from £129Commercial EICR
Offices, shops, warehouses and HMOs. Planned around your opening hours with minimal downtime and a clear remedial schedule.
from £249PAT testing
Portable appliance testing with labelled items and an asset register. Add it to an EICR visit and pay per item.
from £60EICR remedial works
C1, C2 and FI items fixed inside the 28-day window, with the paperwork your tenants and council need.
from £85Consumer unit upgrades
Replace an old fuse box with a metal-clad board and RCBO protection, certified under BS 7671.
from £495HMO electrical safety
EICRs and fire alarm checks for licensed HMOs, with reports formatted for licence applications.
from £199Reading your report
Four codes decide whether your installation passes.
Each defect found during the inspection is given a classification code under BS 7671. One C1, C2 or FI makes the whole report unsatisfactory.
C1
Danger present
Risk of injury now. Made safe before we leave, with your permission.
C2
Potentially dangerous
Needs urgent remedial work. Landlords have 28 days or less.
FI
Further investigation
Something could not be confirmed safe during the visit and needs more testing.
C3
Improvement recommended
Does not fail the report on its own. Worth fixing when convenient.
Electrical Installation Condition Report
PDFEXAMPLE · BS 7671:2018+A2:2022
- 4.1Socket outlet in bathroom zone 1C1
- 5.3No RCD protection on bedroom socketsC2
- 5.6Main bonding to gas pipe not confirmedFI
- 7.2Circuit chart missing from consumer unitC3
Overall assessmentUNSATISFACTORY
How it works
From booking to certificate in four steps.
Book online
Get your fixed price and choose a date. We confirm the electrician and arrival window by email.
Inspect & test
Visual inspection of the whole installation, then dead and live testing of every circuit.
Receive the report
A digital EICR with test results and photographs, sent by email.
Fix anything flagged
A fixed quote for any C1, C2 or FI items, then written confirmation once complete.
Pricing
Clear prices, set before we arrive.
Domestic prices depend only on property size and the number of consumer units. No surprises on the day.
| Domestic EICR | Fixed price |
|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | £129 |
| 2 bedrooms | £149 |
| 3 bedrooms | £169 |
| 4 bedrooms | £199 |
| 5+ bedrooms | £229 |
| Each additional consumer unit | +£45 |
| HMO (common areas and alarm check) | +£60 |
| Commercial EICR | from £249 |
| PAT testing (standalone, up to 40 items) | £60 |
Instant price Domestic & HMO
Optional. £1.50 per item when added to an inspection.
Your price£149
Fixed price. No travel or call-out charge.
Book at this priceThe law, nation by nation
One provider for landlords in all four nations.
The rules differ in the detail. Your report is written to the regulations that apply where the property is.
England
Every 5 years
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. Landlords must have the installation inspected and tested at least every five years, give the report to existing tenants within 28 days and to the council within 7 days of a request, and finish remedial work within 28 days. Councils can impose financial penalties of up to £30,000.
Scotland
Every 5 years
The Repairing Standard (Housing (Scotland) Act 2006). Private landlords need an EICR at least every five years, and portable appliances they supply must be PAT tested. Both are checked if a tenant applies to the First-tier Tribunal.
Wales
Every 5 years
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and the Fitness for Human Habitation Regulations 2022. Landlords must have an EICR carried out at least every five years and give the contract-holder a copy. A home without a valid report is treated as unfit for human habitation.
Northern Ireland
Every 5 years
The Electrical Safety Standards for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024. Inspection at least every five years, for tenancies granted from 1 April 2025 and for earlier tenancies from 1 December 2025. Remedial work must be completed within 28 days, and councils can prosecute or issue fixed penalties.
Coverage
UK-wide, in 193 towns, cities and London boroughs.
Choose your region, or select a dot on the map. If your town is not listed, we still cover it at the same prices.
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FAQ
Questions landlords ask us
How long does an EICR take?
Most one to three bedroom homes take two to four hours. Larger houses, HMOs and commercial premises take longer, and we confirm the time when you book. Power is switched off for short periods while each circuit is tested.
How often do I need an EICR?
Rented homes across the UK need one at least every five years, or sooner if the previous report says so. For owner-occupied homes the recommendation is every ten years, and on any change of occupancy.
What happens if my report is unsatisfactory?
Any C1, C2 or FI observation makes the report unsatisfactory. Landlords must have the work done within 28 days or sooner if stated. We quote for each remedial item in writing and issue written confirmation once the work is complete.
Do I need to be there?
No. Many landlords arrange access through a tenant, agent or key safe. We need access to every room, the consumer unit and the meter position.
When will I get the report?
The report is emailed as a PDF after the inspection, with photographs of any defects found.
Is there a call-out or travel charge?
No. The price you see is the price you pay for the inspection, wherever you are in the UK.
Get started
Book your inspection
Send the property details and we will reply with a fixed price and available dates, normally within one working day.
Emailhello@ampvale.co.uk
CoverageEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
HoursMonday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm