How to Prepare for an EICR Inspection

Preparing for an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) helps the electrician understand the property and plan access before the visit. This checklist explains what to share, what to ask and what to do when your report arrives.

Ready to arrange an inspection? See our EICR service for Bristol landlords. Buyers can use our home buyer EICR service, and businesses can enquire about a commercial EICR.

Before requesting a quotation

Give the electrician the property postcode, its use and approximate size. Explain whether it is occupied and who can arrange access. Include the number of consumer units if you know it; you do not need to open equipment or identify circuits yourself.

Share any previous EICR, certificates for later electrical work and a description of known problems. Mention extensions, alterations and equipment such as solar panels, battery storage or an EV charger, so the electrician can clarify the scope and any specialist checks.

Questions to ask before booking

• What does the quoted inspection cover, and are there any proposed limitations?
• Does the price include the written report and VAT where applicable?
• How much time should be allowed, and when should the report be available?
• Which rooms and parts of the installation need to be accessible?
• What interruptions to the electricity supply should occupants plan for?
• How will additional investigation or remedial work be quoted and authorised?

Use a quotation for your own property. The size and arrangement of the installation, access and inspection scope can differ, so a generic price band does not confirm what your visit will cost.

Arrange access with occupants

Agree the appointment with tenants or anyone else using the property. Clear access to the consumer unit and the areas identified by the electrician. Discuss home working, alarms, refrigerated stock or equipment that needs a planned shutdown before the visit.

Provide a contact who can answer questions on the day. If part of the property will be inaccessible, explain this before booking so the electrician can discuss the implications and record any agreed limitations.

Does a new tenancy automatically need another inspection?

For rented homes in England covered by the regulations, a new tenancy does not automatically require another inspection where a valid report remains in place and no investigative or remedial work is outstanding. Provide the report before the new tenant moves in. Check the current GOV.UK guidance and the next inspection date on your report.

When the report arrives

Read the outcome, observations, limitations and recommended next inspection date. Ask the inspecting electrician to explain anything unclear and the urgency of any action. Agree quotations for further work separately and retain the report with the relevant records of completed work.

An inspection records the condition found; booking one does not guarantee a satisfactory result. For an introduction to the report itself, read our guide to EICR testing and reports.

Discuss your Bristol inspection

Send an EICR enquiry or call 07943 951993. Include your postcode, property details and any deadline so Kebbi Electrical Services can discuss the inspection you need.