Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate in Woking
A landlord electrical safety certificate in Woking is the EICR that private landlords need at least every 5 years. We inspect, test and report, then carry out any remedial work the report calls for.
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Landlord electrical safety certificates in Woking
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What the law requires
Under the electrical safety regulations for privately rented homes in England, landlords must have the installation inspected and tested at least every 5 years by a qualified person. The report must be given to tenants and, if asked, to the local council.
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Deadlines to keep
Existing tenants need a copy within 28 days of the inspection, and new tenants need one before they move in. If the report needs remedial work, it must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, with written confirmation sent to tenants and the council.
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HMOs and letting agents
The same rules apply to houses in multiple occupation, which may also need fire alarms and emergency lighting in shared areas. We can work directly with your letting agent, arrange access with tenants and send the paperwork wherever you need it.
What to expect from a landlord electrical safety certificate
We arrange access with you, your agent or your tenants and agree a time. On the day, we inspect the consumer unit, wiring and fittings, then test each circuit. Tenants will lose power for short spells, so it helps to let them know beforehand.
You receive the report with every observation coded. If it's satisfactory, you're covered for up to 5 years. If not, we quote for the remedial work, complete it within the deadline you need and provide written confirmation to send to your tenants and the council.
What's included
- Access arranged with tenants or agents
- Full inspection and testing
- Coded EICR report for your records
- Remedial work quoted and completed
- Written confirmation of repairs
How we work
Get in touch
Call or send us a message with what's wrong or what you'd like done. We aim to respond the same day.
Free visit and quote
There's no call-out charge. We look at the job, explain what's needed and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
Tested and certified
We carry out the work, test it and hand you the right certificate, leaving everything safe and tidy.
Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate questions
How often do landlords in Woking need an electrical safety certificate?
At least every 5 years for privately rented homes in England, or sooner if the previous report recommends a shorter interval. A new inspection isn't needed for each new tenancy, as long as the current report is still valid and given to the new tenants.
What if my rental property in Woking fails its EICR?
You must have the remedial or investigative work done within 28 days, or the shorter time the report gives. We quote for the work, complete it and test it, then provide written confirmation for you to send to your tenants and the local council.
Is a landlord electrical safety certificate the same as an EICR?
Yes. Landlords often call it a safety certificate, but the document itself is an Electrical Installation Condition Report. It records the condition of the installation and whether it's satisfactory for continued use. It's separate from the gas safety certificate, which covers gas appliances and pipework.
Do I need to be at the property for the inspection in Woking?
No. Many landlords in Woking ask their letting agent or tenant to give us access. We'll agree a time with whoever is letting us in, carry out the inspection and email the report to you, so you don't need to be there.
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