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Testing & inspection

EICR reports for landlords and homeowners

Electrical Installation Condition Reports for rental properties, house purchases and peace of mind. Clear plain-English report, priced remedials, and a same-week appointment.

Landlord EICR from £150*

Why choose North 85 for eicr & electrical testing

We're a North East installer covering the whole region from our base in Washington. Every job is designed and delivered by our own NICEIC approved electricians. We have been trading since 1985 and never subcontract.

You get a free survey, a fixed-price written quote, and a single point of contact from enquiry through to handover.

  • Landlord EICR (legal requirement every 5 years)
  • Homebuyer electrical surveys
  • Plain-English report with photos
  • Fixed-price remedial quotes
  • PAT testing for rental appliances
  • Smoke and heat alarm checks

Stay compliant

Meet the Electrical Safety Standards regulations for rentals

No jargon

Every C1, C2 and C3 explained in plain English

Remedials priced

Fixed quote for any fails, no surprise extras

Fast turnaround

Report emailed within 48 hours of the visit

48 hrs

Report turnaround

5 yrs

Landlord cycle

2-3 hrs

Typical visit

Our accreditations

Accredited, certified, and backed by independent standards

NICEIC Approved

D124458

Electrical contractor

Part P

Building Regs

Domestic electrical

SafeContractor

Approved

H&S accredited

ISO 9001

2015

Quality management

ISO 14001

2015

Environmental management

ISO 45001

2018

OH&S management

Established

1985

Family run for 40 years

NICEIC Approved

D124458

Electrical contractor

Part P

Building Regs

Domestic electrical

SafeContractor

Approved

H&S accredited

ISO 9001

2015

Quality management

ISO 14001

2015

Environmental management

ISO 45001

2018

OH&S management

Established

1985

Family run for 40 years

Every accreditation listed is independently verified. We carry the registration numbers — ask for any on request.

EICR & Electrical Testing FAQs

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords?

Yes. Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, landlords must have a satisfactory EICR at least every five years and give a copy to tenants and, on request, the council. Fines can reach £30,000.

How much does a landlord EICR cost?

A one or two-bedroom flat or house starts from £150. Larger houses and HMOs are priced by the number of circuits. The price includes the full report with photographs and a fixed-price quote for any remedial work found.

What do C1, C2, C3 and FI mean on an EICR?

C1 means danger present and needs fixing immediately. C2 means potentially dangerous and must be fixed for the report to be satisfactory. C3 is an improvement recommended but not required. FI means further investigation is needed. Only C1, C2 and FI items make a report unsatisfactory.

How long does the inspection take?

Two to three hours for a typical house. Power will be off in stages while we test each circuit, so we ask that computers are saved and shut down before we arrive.

Should I get an EICR before buying a house?

We strongly recommend it. A mortgage survey does not check the wiring. An EICR before exchange tells you whether a rewire or consumer unit is needed, which is useful when negotiating the price.

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