What an EICR is and who needs one?
AC1 Electrical Services LTD offers fixed price domestic EICR certificates and commercial EICR certificates in the South East. Our experienced and certified electricians ensure safety and compliance in residential and commercial properties, providing inspection, electrical testing, EICR reports and cost-effective remedial work.
An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report), also known as a Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate, is vital for homeowners, landlords, and businesses to prioritise electrical safety. Our comprehensive fixed wire testing identifies hazards and non-compliance issues, yielding a detailed report upon completion.
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Core EICR service types
Electrical certificates for every property
AC1 Electrical Services provides comprehensive EICR certificates and electrical safety inspections in the South East across all property types.
- Offices and Corporate Buildings
- School and Educational Facilities
- Nurseries and Childcare Settings
- GP Surgeries and Medical Centres
- Dental Practices
- Care Homes and Assisted Living
- Churches and Places of Worship
- Community Centres and Village Halls
- Shops and Retail Units
- Restaurants, Cafes, and Takeaways
- Warehouses and Storage Units
- Factories and Light Industrial Units
- HMOs and Large Residential Portfolios
- Letting and Managing Agent Portfolios
- Local Authority Housing Stock
- Single Domestic Residential
How much does an EICR cost?
At AC1 Electrical Services, we believe in clear and upfront pricing.
Our rates start at
£99 + VAT
and adjust based on property size, with detailed pricing available for properties up to 5 bedrooms and commercial premises.
Book NowFactors Influencing Cost
The cost of an EICR primarily depends on a few factors: the size of your property and the number of electrical circuits within your consumer unit. Larger properties or those with more circuits naturally require more time and resources, properties without a gas supply and fully electric homes often have more circuits, as do properties with outbuildings or garages with extra fuse boxes. More circuits mean a more extensive inspection, which is reflected in the cost.
Fixed Pricing and Quality Assurance
We provide fixed pricing before work begins to avoid surprises. Properties with over 10 circuits incur additional charges at £15.00 Plus VAT per circuit. Be cautious of company's that price their EICR service significantly lower, as a thorough electrical inspection is crucial and should not be rushed, Meaning they often need to compromise elsewhere!
For a cost per circuit after 10 circuits in commercial premises please contact us for guidance.
Fixed-price EICRs with no hidden fees
All prices are fixed before work begins. The cost depends on your property size and the number of electrical circuits. Properties with more than 10 circuits incur an additional charge of £15 + VAT per circuit.
Pricing
Property Type | Base Price |
Domestic | |
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Studio / 1 bed | £99 |
Commercial | £12 |
All prices are subject to VAT at 20%.
Included
Up to 10 circuits within your consumer unit
EICR issued within 48 hours
Full detailed digital report with clear observations
All findings coded (C1, C2, C3 & FI) in line with BS 7671
Detailed remedial quotation (if required)
Fully insured and qualified engineer
Photo evidence included within report (where applicable)
Free on-site smoke detector check
Not included
Parking charges (where applicable)
Properties with more than 10 circuits (additional cost applies)
Remedial or repair works
Appliance testing (PAT testing)
Express same-day report service
Non-electrical services (e.g. gas safety certificates)
Fault finding beyond standard inspection scope
Areas with restricted or no access
Locations we cover
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Hertfordshire
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Essex
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London
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Cambridgeshire
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Kent
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Buckinghamshire
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Surrey
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Bedfordshire
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Norfolk
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Suffolk
Electrical certificates for every sector
AC1 Electrical Services provides comprehensive EICR certificates and electrical safety inspections in the South East across all property sectors. Our certified electricians deliver reliable electrical testing services tailored to meet your specific requirements and compliance needs.
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Agricultural
Expert agricultural electrical services in Romford RM1 for farms, stables, and rural properties. EICRs, supply installations, outdoor lighting, and machinery feeds.
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Commercial
Professional commercial electrician services in Romford RM1 for offices, shops, restaurants, and retail spaces. EICRs, lighting design, maintenance, and emergency lighting.
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Construction & Development
Reliable construction electrical contractor services in Romford RM1 for builders, property developers, and main contractors. Temporary supplies, distribution boards, containment, and certification.
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Domestic
Trusted domestic electrician services in Romford RM1 for homeowners, tenants, and residential properties. EICRs, rewires, consumer unit upgrades, EV chargers, and smoke alarms.
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Education
Specialised electrical services in Romford RM1 for schools, colleges, nurseries, and training centres. EICRs, emergency lighting, fire alarm checks, and periodic testing.
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Facilities Management & Corporate
Professional facilities management electrical contractor services in Romford RM1 for FM companies, corporate offices, and large property portfolios. Scheduled maintenance, testing, reporting, and remedial works.
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Healthcare
Expert healthcare electrical services in Romford RM1 for GP surgeries, dental practices, care homes, and medical facilities. EICRs, emergency lighting, PAT testing, and power reliability checks.
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Hospitality & Leisure
Specialised hospitality and leisure electrical services in Romford RM1 for hotels, restaurants, pubs, theatres, and entertainment venues. EICRs, lighting design, energy efficiency improvements, and testing.
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Industrial
Professional industrial electrician services in Romford RM1 for warehouses, factories, workshops, and manufacturing sites. EICRs, 3-phase installations, machinery supplies, and ongoing maintenance.
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Insurance & Compliance
Expert insurance and compliance electrical services in Romford RM1 for insurance companies, loss adjusters, and compliance auditing firms. Post-incident inspections, remedial reporting, and safety certification.
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Landlord & Lettings
Reliable landlord electrical services in Romford RM1 for landlords, letting agents, and property management companies. EICRs, remedial works, PAT testing, emergency lighting, and smoke alarm compliance.
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Public Sector & Local Authority
Trusted public sector electrical contractor services in Romford RM1 for councils, housing associations, and government agencies. EICRs, maintenance, upgrades, compliance reports, and responsive works.
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Religious & Heritage
Specialised religious and heritage electrical services in Romford RM1 for churches, heritage buildings, and listed properties. Sensitive electrical upgrades, lighting solutions, and EICRs in heritage environments.
Reasons for getting an EICR carried out
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Safety Compliance
To ensure that electrical installations comply with the relevant safety standards and regulations, such as the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) in the
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Insurance
Some insurance providers may require an EICR as a condition for coverage, especially for high-risk properties, to mitigate the risk of electrical
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Legal Requirement
In some jurisdictions, EICRs are legally required at regular intervals for certain types of properties, such as rental properties, commercial
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Property Sale or Purchase
EICRs are often requested during the buying or selling of a property to assess the condition of electrical installations and identify any potential
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Landlord Responsibilities
Landlords need an EICR to fulfil their legal responsibilities and duty of care towards their tenants, ensuring that their electrical installations
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Tenant Concerns
A tenant or occupant may request an EICR from their landlord if they have safety concerns or suspect electrical problems within a rental property.
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Aging Installations
As electrical installations age, they can deteriorate or become outdated. Regular EICRs can identify areas that require maintenance or upgrading.
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Renovations or Alterations
Before undertaking significant renovations, additions, or alterations to a property, an EICR can assess the existing electrical infrastructure's
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Previous Electrical Issues
If there have been electrical problems or incidents in the past, an EICR can help determine the root causes and recommend necessary improvements.
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Peace of Mind
Homeowners or property owners may choose to have an EICR simply for peace of mind, knowing that their electrical installations are safe and up to
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Workplace Safety
Businesses may require EICRs to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and visitors, and to minimize the risk of electrical-related accidents in
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Compliance with Industry Standards
Certain industries or organizations may mandate EICRs to meet specific safety or regulatory requirements.
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Homebuyer's Survey
As part of a comprehensive homebuyer's survey, an EICR can provide potential buyers with valuable information about the electrical condition of a
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Electrical Fault Diagnosis
When electrical faults or anomalies occur, an EICR can help pinpoint the issue and guide repairs or replacements.
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Changes in Usage
If there has been a change in the way a property is used (e.g., conversion from residential to commercial), an EICR can assess whether the electrical
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Scheduled Maintenance
Regularly scheduled EICRs can help identify and address minor issues or wear and tear in the electrical system before they escalate into major
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Things to consider when booking an EICR
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Duration
The duration of an electrical inspection depends on the size of the property and the number of circuits that are within the consumer unit or fuse board. The more circuits there are the longer the inspection will take.
A one-bedroom property typically has 4–6 circuits, taking around 1–1.5 hours to inspect. All-electric homes may take longer due to additional circuits. Commercial properties usually have more circuits and equipment, so inspections and reports take longer.
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Access
The electrician will need access to your consumer unit or fuse board, as many electrical points as reasonably possible i.e. switches, sockets, lights and other electrical fixtures. They will also need access to all parts of the property and premises so we politely ask for this to be arranged before the inspection takes place.
We also offer out-of-hours testing for an additional cost.
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Disruption
Please be aware that the electric will need to be turned off throughout the duration of the appointment. If you are working from home or if it is your work premises that needs to be inspected you will need to bare this in mind and make alternative arrangements for your power source if you need it.
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Report turnaround times and delivery
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For an even faster turnaround, an express reporting service is available at an additional cost.
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What happens if an EICR fails
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Report Coding explained
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C1
Danger Present
A tenant or occupant may request an EICR from their landlord if they have safety concerns or suspect electrical problems within a rental property....
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C2
Potentially Dangerous
A C2 code indicates a potentially dangerous issue that isn't immediately urgent but should be fixed soon, as it poses a risk of injury or fire if left unresolved.
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C3
Potentially Dangerous
A C3 code highlights recommended improvements that aren't urgent but should be addressed to enhance safety, efficiency, and compliance over time.
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FI
Further Investigation Required
An FI code means an issue couldn't be fully assessed during inspection and requires further investigation to determine its severity.
What are the steps to get an electrical certificate?
Whether you are looking for an EICR, landlord electrical certificate, home buyer electrical certificate — you'll need an electrical inspection condition report and this is how we can help you with that.
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Step 1
Get in Touch
Contact us by phone, email, or website to discuss your property and electrical concerns.
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Step 2
Receive a Quote
Receive a detailed EICR quotation with clear pricing and service inclusions.
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Step 3
Schedule an Appointment
Schedule a convenient appointment after accepting your EICR quotation.
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Step 4
On-Site Inspection
Our qualified electrician inspects your electrical installations and circuits against current regulations.
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Step 5
Detailed Report Generation
We compile inspection findings into a comprehensive EICR report with defect codes and recommendations.
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Step 6
Receive Your Report
Receive your EICR report by email or post with rectification quotations where needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book an EICR in the in Romford RM1 today
Our friendly and approachable team are on hand to assist you. Please get in contact with us using any of the contact options below and a member of staff will be in contact with you.
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Electrical services for every type of landlord and property manager
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Private landlords
Whether you own one flat or a handful of properties, we make compliance straightforward with fixed pricing and fast turnaround.
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Lettings agents
We handle tenant liaison, scheduling, and compliance documentation so your team can focus on lettings, not chasing electricians.
Landlords, agents, and housing providers we work with
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Everything electrical for your property portfolio
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Electrical testing and compliance
- EICR programmes and periodic inspections
- Smoke and heat detector programmes
- Remedial works and upgrades
- Electrical certification and reporting
- Landlord compliance support and guidance
- Audit support and technical clarification
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Planned and reactive maintenance
- Fault finding and repairs
- Consumer unit replacements
- Emergency callout service
- Repairs and upgrades
- Planned maintenance programmes
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Voids, mobilisation, and specialist services
- Fast turnaround testing for re-lets
- Contract start-up and mobilisation support
- Catch-up testing programmes
- 3-phase power and distribution
- Electric heating
- Rewiring
How it works, whether you have one property or a hundred
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Individual properties
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Book online or call
Tell us your property details and preferred date. You receive a fixed-price quote immediately. No surprises, no hidden costs.
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Our engineer inspects
A qualified, NICEIC-approved electrician inspects your installation. Most inspections take 1 to 3 hours depending on property size.
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Certificate issued
Your EICR is emailed within 48 hours with all findings clearly coded. If remedial work is needed, we include a quotation at no extra charge.
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Portfolios & managed contracts
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Share your property list
Upload your portfolio or call to discuss your requirements. We review the scope and provide a tailored quote with preferential rates.
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We build your schedule
Our office team creates an inspection programme around your compliance deadlines. We contact tenants directly and manage all access.
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Dedicated delivery
A single point of contact manages your account. Reports issued digitally, remedial work tracked to completion, compliance documentation kept audit-ready.
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Ongoing support
Mobilisation support for new contracts. Catch-up testing programmes. Flexible scheduling as your portfolio changes.
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We handle tenant access so you do not have to
Coordinating inspection access across tenanted properties is the biggest time drain for landlords and managing agents. Our dedicated office team takes it off your plate entirely.
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We contact tenants directly to arrange convenient inspection times
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Reduced no-access rates through proactive scheduling and follow-up
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Clients kept informed at every stage, no chasing required
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Compliance deadlines tracked and met without constant follow-up from your side
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Engineers work professionally in occupied homes, representing your brand
The problems our landlord and agent clients deal with every day
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Meeting compliance deadlines without penalties
We track your EICR due dates and schedule inspections before they become urgent. No last-minute scrambles.
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Managing access to tenanted properties
Our office team contacts tenants directly and arranges appointments. You do not have to chase anyone.
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Coordinating inspections across a portfolio
Upload your property list and we build a schedule around your deadlines, not ours.
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Fast turnaround between tenancies
Void properties cost money every day they sit empty. We prioritise re-let inspections and same-visit remedial work where possible.
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Maintaining audit-ready compliance records
Digital reports issued within 48 hours, with clear observation coding and structured remedial tracking.
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Balancing cost, speed, and quality
Fixed pricing with no hidden fees. Portfolio discounts for volume. No shortcuts on compliance standards.
Built to work the way you need us to
We are not just electricians. We are a compliance partner built for the operational demands of managed property portfolios.
Operational credibility
Over 20 years working in live, occupied environments
Experienced under frameworks, DPSs, KPIs, and SLAs
Experienced working to NHF Schedule of Rates where required
Proven delivery across portfolio sizes from a handful of properties to large contracts
Commercially flexible rates aligned with your requirements
Professional engineers who represent your brand on site
Fully insured, accredited, and qualified
A dedicated point of contact
One consistent contact who knows your portfolio, your processes, and your expectations. Clear accountability, faster communication, and no repeating yourself to a different person each time.
Platform-agnostic and easy to integrate
We work with the systems you already use. Comfortable adapting to your preferred workflows. No disruption to your existing processes during onboarding.
Audit-ready documentation and digital delivery
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Compliance-first delivery
Every inspection produces clear identification and categorisation of C1, C2, and FI observations. Remedial work is tracked from report to completion with structured documentation. Your records are always audit-ready.
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Integrated digital systems
Our internal platform enables live data upload from site, real-time scheduling between office and engineers, and rapid digital certification. Reports are produced quickly after site completion and are clear enough for asset managers and auditors.
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Efficient first-time resolution
Engineers’ vans are fully stocked with commonly used materials, reducing return visits and speeding up fault resolution. Established supplier relationships mean specialist components are sourced quickly when needed.
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Clear, professional reports
Digital certification platform built for speed and accuracy. EICRs and certificates produced rapidly after site completion. All reports include photo evidence and are formatted for landlords, agents, and auditors.