EICR & landlord certificates
EICR Electrician in Skipton for Landlords & Holiday Lets
Letting a house or a holiday cottage in Skipton? An EICR shows exactly what state the wiring is in.
An EICR inspects and tests the fixed wiring and gives each issue a code. C1 means danger present. C2 means potentially dangerous. C3 is a recommended improvement, and FI means it needs looking into further.
Any C1, C2 or FI makes the report unsatisfactory, and you get a separate price to put it right.
Who needs one
- Private landlords
- Holiday let owners
- Letting agents
- Buyers of older houses
- Homeowners with no recent test
- Empty properties
How it works
- Book in
Two to four hours for most homes.
- Inspect and test
Board, circuits and accessories.
- Report
Codes explained in plain English.
Rentals and holiday lets in Skipton
As the Gateway to the Dales, Skipton has a lot of holiday cottages and lets alongside ordinary rentals. Landlords in England must have the wiring tested at least every five years and finish required remedial work within 28 days.
EICR questions
How often do landlords need one?
At least every five years.
Do holiday lets need one?
Insurers and agencies usually ask for one, and it is good practice for guest safety.
What if it fails?
You get a fixed price for the remedials.