A main cause of electrical related fires within a domestic setting is faulty or old wiring. Homeowners and landlords can minimise the risk of this occurring by regularly getting there installation tested.
An EICR is very similar to an MOT for a car, you pay to have a report carried out and if needed there will be a list of remedial work needed to bring the property up to standard.
- These are noted as c1’s which need to be rectified immediately danger present for example a live cable exposed.
- The next is a c2 this is potentially dangerous and must be rectified as soon as possible.
- Finally there are c3’s which are on recommendations similar to advisory’s on an MOT, a test can not be failed because of a c3.
For an EICR we charge £180 for a 2 bedroom property, as a landlord it’s is a requirement to have a satisfactory certificate in place or it could involve a hefty fine. If your looking for an electrician in Darlington call Demand Electrical today for a free quote.
