EICR and Electrical Testing in Cornwall.
Electrical Testing & EICR.
An EICR shows whether an electrical installation is safe to keep using, and landlords in England need a valid one every five years. NICEIC registered, with the remedial work carried out by us as well as the report.
What we test
Book an EICRAn EICR is a full inspection and test of the fixed electrical installation, the consumer unit, the circuits, the earthing and bonding, and everything wired in. We record every observation with a code, C1 for danger present, C2 for potentially dangerous, C3 for improvement recommended. You get a written report that says satisfactory or unsatisfactory, and a clear list of what needs doing.
Who this service is for
Domestic / Commercial / Industrial
- Domestic EICR for homeowners
- Landlord EICR and certification
- Commercial and industrial EICR
- Consumer unit and distribution board inspection
- Earthing and bonding verification
- Circuit testing, dead and live
- PAT testing for portable appliances
- Fault finding and rectification
- Remedial works to clear C1 and C2 observations
Electrical Testing & EICR, across Cornwall and Devon.
Why choose us
Working with GM Services
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NICEIC registered electricians carry out the inspection
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A written report with every observation coded and explained in plain English
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Remedial works from the same firm, so the repairs are done by the people who wrote the report
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Landlord portfolios handled across multiple addresses on one schedule
How we work
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Get in touch
Call the office on 01726 821 559, or 07879 234479 out of hours. You can also enquire from the contact page at any time.
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Free survey or quote
We look at the job, tell you what it needs and price it. No obligation.
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Works carried out
Directly employed engineers on our core trades. Clear dates and tidy sites.
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Certification and aftercare
The paperwork the job requires, and a number to call if anything changes.
We cover Cornwall and Devon
- St Austell
- Truro
- Newquay
- Bodmin
- Wadebridge
- St Columb Major
- Roche
- Liskeard
- Falmouth
- Helston
- Launceston
- Saltash
- Plymouth
- Exeter
Industrial and specialist work, coded welding, steam plant and gas purging, extends further across the South West.
Common questions
Before you call
How often does a landlord need an EICR in Cornwall?
Every five years, or at change of tenancy if that comes sooner. It has been a legal requirement for private rented property in England since 2020, and you must give the tenant a copy within 28 days of the inspection.
How much does an EICR cost in Cornwall?
It depends on the number of circuits, which is why a two-bedroom flat and a six-bedroom farmhouse are not the same price. Tell us the property size and the number of consumer units and we will quote it.
What happens if my EICR comes back unsatisfactory?
Unsatisfactory means at least one C1 or C2 observation was recorded. Landlords have 28 days to complete the remedial work and supply written confirmation. We carry out those repairs ourselves.
How long does an EICR take?
Two to four hours for a typical domestic property. Commercial premises depend on the number of distribution boards and whether circuits can be isolated during the working day. The power goes off in stages while we test.
Do I need an EICR to sell my house?
Not by law, but buyers' solicitors ask about the electrical installation, and a satisfactory EICR answers the question before it holds up the sale. Worth doing on older properties where the consumer unit has never been changed.
What is the difference between an EICR and a PAT test?
An EICR covers the fixed installation, the wiring in the walls, the consumer unit, the sockets. PAT testing covers the things you plug into it. Commercial premises usually need both.
Can you test commercial premises out of hours?
Testing means isolating circuits, which most businesses cannot do mid-trade, so evening and weekend testing is normal for us.
Accredited by:
- ISO 9001:2015
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