Landlord EICR Leicester – Electrical Safety Certificates from £180
Fixed-price EICRs for rental properties. No hidden fees. Fast reporting. Full PRS compliance.
Need a Landlord EICR Leicester service for a rental property? Leicester-Spark Ltd provides fixed-price Electrical Installation Condition Reports for landlords, letting agents and managed rental homes, with clear reporting and full PRS compliance.
Many landlords and agents refer to the report as an Electrical Safety Certificate. In practice, the PRS requirement is met by a valid EICR carried out by a competent electrician, with necessary remedial work and any further investigative work completed within the applicable timescale. FI alone does not make the report Unsatisfactory.
For non-rental inspections, see our general EICR Leicester service. For a detailed explanation of prices and what affects the fee, read our landlord electrical safety certificate cost guide.
Why Landlords Choose Us
- Fully compliant with the PRS Electrical Safety Standards Regulations
- NICEIC Approved Contractor covering Leicester and surrounding areas
- Clear, honest reporting with no upselling or scare tactics
- Fast remedial work if issues are found (consumer units, bonding, fault finding)
- We can coordinate with tenants directly to arrange access
EICR Pricing
- Up to 3 bedrooms: £150 + VAT (£180 total)
- Larger properties and HMOs: quoted separately
Report release after payment
EICR reports, certificates and related documentation are released after payment has been received. Any urgent safety concerns identified during the inspection will be communicated promptly, but the completed report will not be issued until the invoice has been paid. Landlords and agents should ensure prompt payment so they can meet any legal timescales for providing the report to tenants, prospective tenants or the local authority.
Landlord Legal Responsibilities
Landlords in England must have a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) carried out at least every five years or at change of tenancy to meet PRS requirements.
- Use a competent, qualified electrician who understands PRS rules.
- Provide a copy of the EICR to new tenants before they move in.
- Provide the report to the local authority within seven days if requested.
- Complete necessary remedial work or further investigative work within 28 days, or any shorter period specified in the report.
Understanding what EICR codes mean helps landlords prioritise remedial work correctly — C1 requires immediate action, C2 urgent remedial action, and FI means “Further investigation is advised”, to be carried out as soon as possible.
Choosing the Right Electrician
Landlords are responsible for checking that the electrician is suitably qualified and insured. For extra reassurance, you can check contractors on the Electrical Competent Person Register.
For more detail on what qualifications and registration schemes apply, see our PRS guidance for landlords.
Landlords comparing cheap landlord EICR prices should also consider what happens if the report leads to remedial work.
EICR Myths – Know the Facts
- Myth: Old wiring always fails.
- Fact: Older installations can pass if safe.
- Myth: You always need a new consumer unit.
- Fact: Older boards can pass if suitable.
- Myth: Not up to latest standard = automatic failure.
- Fact: EICRs assess safety, not upgrades.
- Myth: Failed EICR means full rewire.
- Fact: Most need targeted remedial work.
- Myth: FI gives extra time.
- Fact: FI is not a C2 classification and does not by itself make the report Unsatisfactory. Investigate as soon as possible and meet any applicable deadline.
Landlord EICR – Frequently Asked Questions
- How often do landlords need an EICR?
- At least every five years, or at change of tenancy — whichever comes first.
- Does the tenant need to be home?
- Access to all rooms and the consumer unit is required. We can arrange the visit around the tenant.
- What if the property fails?
- Under Best Practice Guide 4 Issue 7.4, C1 and/or C2 observations make an EICR Unsatisfactory. C3 and/or FI without C1 or C2 do not make the report Unsatisfactory. C1 requires immediate action and C2 urgent remedial action. FI means “Further investigation is advised” and should be investigated as soon as possible. Where the report identifies necessary remedial or investigative work, landlords must meet the 28-day limit or any shorter period specified. We can quote for and carry out remedial work.
- Is the EICR the same as a gas safety certificate?
- No. They are separate legal requirements. The EICR covers fixed electrical installation; the gas safety certificate covers gas appliances.
- When is the EICR report released?
- The completed EICR report and related documentation are released after payment has been received. Any urgent safety concerns found during the inspection will be communicated promptly. Landlords and agents should ensure prompt payment so they can meet any legal timescales for providing the report to tenants, prospective tenants or the local authority.
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