EICRs are required in rental properties and should be renewed every 5 years or at the change of tenancy.
Homeowners are encouraged to conduct an EICR (electrical installation condition report) every 10 years to make sure electrical installations like wiring, the consumer unit and outlet are safe and without damage. The average cost of an EICR Ringwood ranges between £230 - £410 but this doesn’t include any remedial work if hazardous faults are found.
Carlyia Ltd are NICEIC approved electricians with the skills and qualifications to identify electrical faults and take remedial action. Being local to Ringwood, we have the pleasure of working with the local community of landlords, homeowners and letting agents.
When do I need an EICR Ringwood?
An EICR is suggested for homeowners, every 10 years or so as a good way to keep check of the electrical installations. We also work with homeowners who need an EICR before selling their property as an EICR is strong evidence of safe electrical systems at your property. At a recent call out to Bickerley Road in Ringwood, the homeowner was concerned about a faulty socket. The socket was the one they used to plug in their kettle and as keen tea drinkers, they noticed the issue straight away. After some investigation from us, we discovered green goo within the faulty socket so our recommendation was an EICR to get a better picture of the full extent of the wiring issues.
What are the outcomes of an EICR in Ringwood?
Through visual inspections and a number of electrical tests, we identify any faults or issues with systems like lighting, outlets and switches and even additional systems like EV chargers. Hazardous faults are assigned the code C1 and need remedial action within 28 days of the EICR Ringwood. Potentially dangerous hazards like worn cable insulation are assigned C2 codes. The green goo in the faulty socket of the property on Bickerley Road is actually a sign of cable insulation breaking down which affects the overall safety of the circuit over time. As C1 and C2 faults lead to an "unsatisfactory outcome” our advice for remedial work was to replace the circuit with new cabling, compliant with BS 7671 Wiring Regulations.
What are the benefits of an EICR in Ringwood?
The greatest benefit is improving safety at your home, protecting your loved ones and property. Hidden faults are a nuisance as they usually appear when it's too late and costly damage has been done to circuits, lighting or even causing injury through electric shocks. An EICR uncovers dangerous faults like damaged insulation and green goo before they can cause severe property damage like a house fire caused by overheating of electrical elements. The homeowner at Bickerley Road was so relieved to have called us and for our recommendation of the EICR Ringwood. The simple circuit replacement cost considerably less than any damage to the property had a fire been ignited through an arc fault or overheating.
Carlyia Ltd, EICR electricians in Ringwood.
Carlyia Ltd has been around for a number of years so our experience in the electrical industry is invaluable. We provide a range of electrical services from whole house rewiring to EICR inspections so do consider working with us on your next project.
Speak to Frank at Carlyia Ltd about an EICR Ringwood. Call today on 01722 440366
