EICR Islington — Landlord Safety Certificates from £180
If you’re a landlord in Islington, an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a legal requirement every 5 years (and between every tenancy if there’s been a change). F & A Electrical issues NICEIC certified EICRs across Islington with same-week appointments and the full report emailed on the day.
Fixed pricing from £180 for a standard 1-bed flat. Larger properties priced on the call.
Call 07407 627542 to book.
What an EICR actually is (in plain English)
An EICR is a periodic inspection of your property’s electrical installation — the consumer unit, all the circuits, the sockets, the lights, the wiring behind the walls. We test it, we visually inspect it, and we issue a report saying whether it’s Satisfactory (passes) or Unsatisfactory (fails — needs remedial work before it can be re-let).
Two main reasons people in Islington get one:
1. Landlords legally have to. Since June 2020 it’s been mandatory for all rented properties in England — every 5 years, plus between tenancies if a change has occurred. Fines for non-compliance can reach £30,000 per breach. The certificate must be given to tenants within 28 days of inspection.
2. Homeowners selling or buying. Buyers’ surveyors increasingly request a current EICR as part of the conveyancing pack. If yours is more than 10 years old, you’re at risk of a chain delay.
What we test — and what’s in your report
We follow the IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). For a standard EICR you get:
- Visual inspection of the consumer unit, distribution boards, and all accessible circuits
- Insulation resistance testing — checks for cable damage and degraded wiring
- Earth fault loop impedance testing — checks RCDs trip in time during a fault
- Polarity checks — confirms wires are connected correctly
- RCD operation tests — confirms life-saving devices work as intended
- Ring final circuit continuity — confirms ring mains are properly connected
- Documentation — observations coded C1 (danger), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), or FI (further investigation needed)
Any C1 or C2 observation will result in an Unsatisfactory report — meaning remedial work is required. We always quote remedials clearly and separately, never bundled into the inspection price.
Pricing — fixed, not estimated
| Property type | EICR cost | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat | £180 + VAT | 1.5 – 2 hours |
| 2-bed flat / small house | £220 + VAT | 2 – 3 hours |
| 3-bed house | £280 + VAT | 3 – 4 hours |
| 4+ bed / HMO / large commercial | Quoted on call | 4+ hours |
This is fixed for properties in good condition with accessible consumer units. If we get on site and find the consumer unit is buried behind plasterboard or there are 4 distribution boards, we’d flag and re-quote — but that’s rare for typical Islington flats.
Remedials, if needed, are quoted separately. Common ones in older Islington stock:
- Replace old wired-fuse consumer unit with modern RCBO board: ~£450 – £650 fitted
- Add an RCD to existing board: ~£180
- Replace damaged sockets / switches: ~£35 each
- Re-bond pipework or supplementary bonding: ~£90 each location
Islington areas we cover
Most of N postcodes within 30 minutes’ travel:
- N1 — Angel, Barnsbury, Canonbury, De Beauvoir Town
- N5 — Highbury
- N7 — Holloway, Caledonian Road, Lower Holloway
- N19 — Archway, Tufnell Park, Upper Holloway
- Plus EC1V (Clerkenwell border), and the parts of N4 / N16 that fall in LB Islington
If your property’s just outside this list but still in Islington council, ring anyway — usually still works.
Why landlords in Islington use us
Same-day full report. Lots of contractors say “report within a week” — that means when your tenancy starts in 5 days, you’re stuck. We bring a portable printer or email the digital report before we leave site. Letting agents like this; tenants too.
No upselling. We quote the EICR price, do the EICR, and if we find faults we tell you what’s a genuine C1/C2 vs a C3 “nice to have”. Lots of contractors will list a screwdriver-mark on a faceplate as a C2 to drum up remedial work. We don’t.
NICEIC accreditation. Means our reports are accepted by every council, every letting agent, every solicitor. The Platinum Promise also means if we missed something on the inspection, NICEIC sends another contractor to put it right at no cost to you.
Fixed pricing transparent on the call. No surprises.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an EICR take in a 1-bed flat?
Usually 1.5 to 2 hours on site, plus 30-60 minutes to complete the report. We email the PDF report the same day.
What happens if my property fails (gets an “Unsatisfactory”)?
You have 28 days to remedy the issues by law. We’ll quote the remedial work clearly — you’re not obliged to use us, but most landlords find it’s cheaper because we already know the property. Once remedials are done, we re-issue a Satisfactory report.
Do I have to be there for the inspection?
No, but someone needs to give us access. Letting agents are fine. Most landlords give us tenant contact details and we coordinate directly.
Can I get an EICR for a tenanted property?
Yes — we just need to give tenants 24-48 hours’ notice. The inspection is mostly silent and unobtrusive — we don’t need to drill walls. Power is off for 30-60 minutes total, broken into short stretches.
How often do I need a new EICR as a landlord?
Every 5 years, OR between tenancies if you have any reason to think the installation has changed (new tenants doing DIY, a fire, water damage, a renovation, etc.). Many landlords also do a fresh one before remortgaging.
What’s the difference between an EICR and a PAT test?
EICR = the fixed wiring of the property (consumer unit, sockets, lights). PAT test = the portable appliances (kettles, fridges, lamps) plugged into those sockets. We do both — but most Islington landlords just need the EICR.
Other related services in Islington
- Fuse board replacement — most common remedial after an EICR fails
- Emergency electrician — same-day callouts for faults
- Smoke and heat alarm installation — interlinked mains-powered units
- House rewire — when remedials would cost more than starting fresh
Book your EICR today
Phone: 07407 627542
WhatsApp: Click to message
Email: info@faelectrical.co.uk
Tell us the property type, postcode, and tenancy date and we’ll book you in — usually the same week.
F & A Electrical is NICEIC accredited, Part P registered, and BS 7671 18th Edition compliant. EICRs across Islington, Hackney, Camden, Tower Hamlets, Southwark and surrounding Inner London boroughs.