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EICR in Southampton – Electrical Safety Certificates for Landlords & Homeowners

Need an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) in Southampton? Solid Electrics carries out EICRs for landlords, homeowners, buyers and businesses across Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Hedge End, Winchester and the surrounding areas. You get a clear written report, honest advice and a fixed price before we start.

📞 Call 023 8181 0636 or request a free quote using the form on this page.

EICR prices – simple and transparent

Example: a home with one consumer unit and 8 circuits = £70 + (8 × £30) = £310 inc VAT. Not sure how many circuits you have? Send us a photo of your fuse box and we'll give you the exact price.

What's included in an EICR

• Visual inspection of the whole installation – consumer unit, sockets, switches, accessories and visible wiring
• Testing of every circuit (insulation resistance, continuity, earth fault loop impedance, RCD operation)
• Checking earthing and bonding
• A full written EICR with any observations coded C1, C2, C3 or FI
• A plain-English explanation of the results and a written quote for any remedial work – no pressure

EICR for landlords

In England, private landlords must have the electrical installation inspected and tested at least every 5 years (Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020). You must give a copy of the report to your tenants within 28 days, provide it to the local council within 7 days if asked, and complete any required remedial work within 28 days (or sooner if the report says so). We can carry out the remedial work and confirm it in writing.

EICR for homeowners and buyers

For owner-occupied homes, an EICR is recommended at least every 10 years, when you buy a property, before renovation work, or if you notice warning signs such as tripping RCDs, burning smells, scorch marks or an old fuse box. If your report shows the consumer unit needs replacing, we also offer fusebox replacement.

What do C1, C2, C3 and FI mean?

• C1 – Danger present. Immediate action required.
• C2 – Potentially dangerous. Urgent remedial work required.
• C3 – Improvement recommended. Not a fail.
• FI – Further investigation required.

A report with any C1, C2 or FI is "unsatisfactory". C3 items alone do not make a report fail.

Why Solid Electrics

• Local Southampton electrician – we turn up when we say we will
• Fully qualified and insured
• Written quotes and honest advice
• 5-star Google reviews

Areas we cover

Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Hedge End, Bitterne, Woolston, Shirley, Totton, Hythe, Botley, West End, Fair Oak, Netley, Hamble, Winchester and nearby.

EICR – frequently asked questions

How much does an EICR cost in Southampton?

£70 per consumer unit plus £30 per circuit, including VAT. For example, one consumer unit with 8 circuits costs £310.

How long does an EICR take?

It depends on the number of circuits – usually a few hours for an average home. Power will be off for parts of the test.

How often do I need an EICR?

Every 5 years (or at change of tenancy if the report says so) for rented properties, and around every 10 years for owner-occupied homes.

What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?

We explain every observation and give you a written quote for the remedial work. Once fixed, we confirm it in writing.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to give us access. Tenants should be told in advance that the power will be off for part of the visit.