EICR in Gateshead

Electrical inspections in Gateshead

We carry out EICRs across Gateshead and the NE postcode area, and in nearby Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles), South Shields (7 miles), North Shields (8 miles), Sunderland (9 miles). Local housing ranges across Tyneside flats, colliery terraces and university HMOs, so we price by bedrooms and consumer units and confirm the cost before anyone visits.

Landlord rules in Gateshead

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.

Gateshead Council enforces the private rented sector electrical safety rules here. It can serve a remedial notice, arrange the work itself and recover the cost, and impose financial penalties of up to £30,000.

Gateshead EICR prices

Other services in Gateshead

PAT testing, remedial works, consumer unit upgrades, HMO inspections and commercial inspections.

Guides for Gateshead landlords and homeowners

• RCD protection explained
• Bathroom electrical zones explained
• Why your EICR failed when the last one passed
• Landlord electrical safety checklist

Nearby areas

• Newcastle upon Tyne 2 mi
• South Shields 7 mi
• North Shields 8 mi
• Sunderland 9 mi
• Durham 12 mi
• Blyth 13 mi

All areas in North East