
Home Buyer's Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Can:
Ensures Electrical Safety and Compliance
Detect Electrical Faults and Risks
Avoids Costly Future Repairs
Helps Negotiate Price or Repairs
Speeds Up Mortgage and Insurance Approval
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Why an EICR Is Important for Home Buyers?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is often associated with landlords and rental properties, but it is equally important for home buyers.
When purchasing a property, most buyers focus on location, structural integrity, and aesthetics. However, one critical aspect that is often overlooked is the electrical safety of the property.
An EICR provides essential information about the condition and safety of the electrical system. Obtaining an EICR before purchasing a property can save buyers from potential hazards, costly repairs, and compliance issues.
Below are the key benefits of obtaining an EICR before purchasing a property.
Key Benefits Of Obtaining an EICR Before Purchasing a Property.
Ensures Electrical Safety: Faulty wiring and outdated electrical installations are among the leading causes of house fires and electric shocks. An EICR identifies potential hazards such as:
- Exposed wiring
- Overloaded Circuits
- Faulty Sockets and Switches
- Detects and Electrical Faults
- Lack of Earthing or Bonding
These issues may not be visible during a standard property viewing but can pose serious risks after moving in.
Helps Avoid Expensive Repairs: Electrical repairs and rewiring can be expensive, sometimes costing thousands of pounds. An EICR helps buyers avoid unexpected costs by identifying:
- Wiring That Needs Replacing
- Consumer Units (Fuse Boards) That Require Upgrading
- Faulty or Non-Compliant Installations
Knowing about these issues in advance allows buyers to budget accordingly or request repairs before completing the purchase.
Provides Leverage in Price Negotiation: If an EICR highlights significant electrical defects, buyers can use this information to:
- Negotiate a Lower Purchase price to account for the cost of repairs
- Request the Seller to Fix Issues Before Completion
- Decide Whether To Proceed With The Purchase or Look For Another Property
This ensures buyers don’t overpay for a home that requires costly electrical work.
Supports Mortgage and Insurance Approval: Many mortgage lenders and home insurance providers require evidence that a property’s electrical system is safe, especially for older homes. Having an EICR readily available can:
- Speed Up Mortgage Approval
- Ensure The Property Qualifies For Home Insurance
- Prevent Lenders From Requiring Additional Inspections
Without an EICR, buyers may face delays or higher insurance premiums due to potential risks.
Offers Peace Of Mind: Buying a home is a significant financial investment. An EICR provides buyers with confidence that the property is electrically safe, preventing unexpected surprises after moving in. It ensures that the home is safe, functional, and meets modern safety standards.
New Build Properties: New-build homes typically come with an Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC), eliminating the need for an immediate EICR. However, it's still advisable to get an EICR after a few years of ownership to ensure ongoing safety
What Happens During an EICR?
During an EICR, the Fuse Board (Consumer Unit), wiring and electrical accessories are inspected and tested for faults or deviations from the Wiring Standards. Throughout the test, the following will be inspected and tested:
- The adequacy of the main earthing and bonding(s).
- Devices for protection against fire and electric shock.
- Any damage or wear and tear that might affect the safety of the property’s inhabitants.
- Identification of any damaged electrical fittings and accessories.
- Identification of any exposed live wires that could cause a fire or injury.
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What Does It Means For Landlords?
From April-2021, It’s a legal requirement for landlords to provide copy of EICR to their existing or new tenants.
As a landlord, you’re responsible for the safety of the electrics throughout the property – this includes the installation itself and any electrical appliances you’ve provided. You’ll need to make sure these are safe when a new tenant moves in and maintained for the duration of their tenancy.
But if you don’t, you could face fines of up to £30,000 and your insurance could be invalidated. Banning orders may also be brought for serious or repeated offences.
Do I Need an EICR When Buying or Selling?
EICRs may be required for a variety of purposes including buying, selling or renewal of lease/rental agreement and may have been requested by your solicitors.
Building Surveyors may recommend their clients to obtain an upto date EICR in thier Building Survey or HomeBuyer Report, based on their overall observation of the state of electrical system in a property.
Homeowners are recommended to have it carried out at-lease once every 10 years to ensure electrical safety within their property.
How Do I Book an EICR - Electrical Safety Certificate?
We’re here to help keep your property safe for you and your tenants. Order your EICR-Electrical Safety Certificate online or over the phone.
- If you are a landlord, simply provide us contact details of your tenants or property agent and we can coordinate directly with them to organise suitable appointment(s) according their earliest availability and keep you updated by automated emails.
- If you are buyer or seller, simply provide us with vendor’s or property agent’s contact details and leave it to us to coordinate and book suitable appointment(s) as per vendor’s/agent’s earliest availability.
- All the report(s)/certificate(s) are then shared only with yourself digitally via your email.
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Vanessa Hill
Nationwide Surveryors were professional and quick to perform our EICR certificate. Highly recommend.
2025-11-01
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Keith Woollett
First class company very prompt Mustafa know his job very knowledgeable I would recommend this company to anyone looking to have there electrical system looked at thank you.
2025-10-30
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Llewellyn Rees
Nationwide surveyors have been excellent, they have been fast at responding and coming to site to carry out the assessment.
2025-10-30
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Paul Tedder
Can’t fault these guys. They completed all the work that was required in regards to the original survey. Mustafa was absolutely amazing and was very informative on all aspects of the job. He was very easy to get along with and a consummate professional. Would highly recommend this company and especially Mustafa.
2025-10-29
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Pat Hiscoke
Very prompt appointment. Really good value when compared to local electricians prices.
2025-10-29
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Terry Brown
Excellent Service at a very fair price. I required a five year electrical certificate for a small one bed flat in Worthing. My letting agent wanted in excess of £200 and some local electricians quoted £180. These seemed excessive for less than half a days work. I searched on line and found Natiowide Surveyors they quoted £139 all included and I paid them on line in advance, which I felt slightly nervous about ! With her permission I gave them my tenants mobile number and the electrician dealt directly with her to arrange a time convenient to them both. All sorted within ten days and certificate arrived by email. A very good service which gave me no hassle at all. I would use them again without hesitation, but in five yars time I will probably be pushing up daisies.
2025-10-27
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Ian Russell
Electrician was very helpful and friendly. Making sure I was happy with service and works completed. Really simple process as well.
2025-10-27
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Alice Hudson
Great service. Easy to talk to a real person. Prompt appointments, reliable and cost effective service.
2025-10-13
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Alisha Gough
The service was arranged and completed in a very timely manner. The electrician who completed the work did a great job and I would highly recommend him. Over all a faultless service.
2025-10-12
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