Home Buyer's Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) Can:

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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  • Energy Performance Certificate
  • Gas Safety Certificate

Service Bundle One

£
129
from only
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
  • Electrical Portable Appliance Test (PAT)

Service Bundle Two

£
129
from only
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
  • Energy Performance Certificate

MOST POPULAR

Service Bundle Three

£
199
from only
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
  • Electrical Portable Appliance Test (PAT)
  • Gas Safety Certificate

Service Bundle Four

£
199
from only
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
  • Energy Performance Certificate
  • Gas Safety Certificate

Service Bundle One

£
129
from only
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
  • Electrical Portable Appliance Test (PAT)

Service Bundle Two

£
129
from only
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
  • Energy Performance Certificate

MOST POPULAR

Service Bundle Three

£
199
from only
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
  • Electrical Portable Appliance Test (PAT)
  • Gas Safety Certificate

Service Bundle Four

£
199
from only
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)
  • Energy Performance Certificate
  • Gas Safety Certificate

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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Ensures Electrical Safety: Faulty wiring and outdated electrical installations are among the leading causes of house fires and electric shocks.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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Please select the services required and place order online 24/7. Our services can be ordered individually or as a combined Bundle Package. Prefer to place order over the phone? Please call us FREE at 0800 048 7474.

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Assessment Survey Booked

Once you placed order online, our customer support team will get in touch with you to arrange a suitable date and time to carry out the assessment survey for each service ordered, according to your suitability.

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Certificates Issued

Certificates will be issued digitally for each service ordered and sent to you by email, within 48 hours of Assessor’s visit. Being an online customer, you will also be able to download your certificates from your online account with us.

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Place Order Online

Please select the services required and place order online 24/7. Our services can be ordered individually or as a combined Bundle Package. Prefer to place order over the phone? Please call us FREE at 0800 048 7474.

order

Assessment Survey Booked

Once you placed order online, our customer support team will get in touch with you to arrange a suitable date and time to carry out the assessment survey for each service ordered, according to your suitability.

order

Certificates Issued

Certificates will be issued digitally for each service ordered and sent to you by email, within 48 hours of Assessor’s visit. Being an online customer, you will also be able to download your certificates from your online account with us.

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Two Improve

We have worked with three different engineers to complete surveys and remedial work on our rental property, all have carried out work to a high standard quickly and cheerfully.

2025-04-10

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Martyn Townnell

Apart from spelling my surname incorrectly the service form Nationwide was faultless. From booking to survey and remedial works they were fast efficient and competively priced. The automatic quote system is lightening fast and the identified work could have been done the day following production of the report. Outstanding. Thank you Mustafa , Saj and the customer service team.

2025-04-09

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Giacomo Pegoraro

Very efficient and incredible value for money. Hugely recommended for EICR work

2025-04-01

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Laura Thorpe

Excellent, fast very thorough certification for EICR. Extremely well priced. Highly recommended!!

2025-03-28

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Dan Gallagher

Mustaf was very professional and knowledgeable and done a great job with which we are very happy with.Thanks to nationwide surveyors and would highly recommend you.

2025-03-27

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Neil Abel

Very good service, surveyor was very polite and respectful. Price excellent compared to competitors and agreed online with no additions for circuits. Quick turn around with the report also.

2025-03-15

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Robert Marshalsea

Excellent service from very organised and professional team, very polite and helpful. The job was analysed and dealt with in a very short period of time so that tenants could move in to the property on time. Very impressed Thank you.

2025-03-14

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Pam H

The service provided was very quick and efficient. The appointment was made and the electrician turned up on time. I received my EICR a couple of days later. I will definitely use Nationwide again.

2025-03-08

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Jay Chotai

Fantastic service doing my EICR and electrical works on my property. They went above and beyond to get everything sorted for me in a right time schedule. Highly recommend.

2025-03-08

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