EICR in Loughborough – Leicester-Spark Ltd

Who Needs an EICR in Loughborough?

• Landlords: Legally required at least every 5 years for rental properties under PRS regulations
• Homeowners: Recommended for older properties, after alterations, or at change of occupancy
• Homebuyers and sellers: Pre-purchase checks to understand the condition of the installation — quoted separately

What an EICR Covers

An EICR involves inspection and testing of the accessible fixed electrical installation — the consumer unit, circuits, wiring, earthing and bonding. It does not cover concealed wiring, appliances or anything agreed as a limitation before the inspection.

• Visual inspection of the consumer unit, accessories and accessible wiring
• Circuit testing — continuity, insulation resistance, RCD operation where applicable
• Verification of main earthing and bonding
• NICEIC-certified report with coded observations (C1, C2, C3 or FI) and an overall Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory outcome

For a full explanation of what the codes mean, see our EICR codes explained guide.

Landlord EICRs in Loughborough

Landlords in England must have a valid EICR for each rented property at least every 5 years, or at change of tenancy. The report must be provided to tenants and, on request, to the local authority within 7 days.

For a full overview of landlord obligations under PRS regulations, see our PRS 2025 EICR Update Guide or the dedicated Landlord EICR Leicester page.

EICR Pricing

Standard landlord/rental EICRs from £150 + VAT (£180 total) for properties up to 3 bedrooms. Larger properties, HMOs, properties with multiple consumer units, older wiring or other complexities are quoted separately once we understand the installation.

EICRs for homebuyers, sellers and pre-purchase checks are also quoted separately — the price depends on property size, age, access, number of circuits and the scope of inspection required.

Reports, certificates and documentation are released after payment has been received. Any urgent safety concerns identified during the inspection are communicated promptly.

About Leicester-Spark Ltd

• NICEIC Approved Contractor and Domestic Installer
• All reporting follows BS 7671 and NICEIC documentation
• Accurate, evidence-based observations — no upselling or invented faults
• Loughborough covered by arrangement — contact us to check availability

Frequently Asked Questions – EICR Loughborough

How much does an EICR cost in Loughborough?

Standard landlord/rental EICRs from £150 + VAT (£180 total) for a property up to 3 bedrooms. Larger properties, HMOs and homebuyer/seller EICRs are quoted separately.

Do you regularly cover Loughborough?

Loughborough is outside our primary service area. We cover it by arrangement for existing clients, landlords and larger planned jobs. Please contact us before booking to confirm availability.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords in Loughborough?

Yes — rental properties in England require a valid EICR at least every 5 years under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020.

When is the EICR report released?

Reports are released after payment has been received. Urgent safety concerns found during the inspection will be communicated promptly.

Planning a Renovation or Full Rewire in Loughborough?

If the property is vacant and you are considering a full rewire rather than small remedial work, Leicester-Spark Ltd can also consider full vacant house rewires in Loughborough by arrangement. Full rewires are planned projects quoted individually — they are separate from our EICR and general electrical services.