EICR stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report. It is a formal inspection and test of the fixed electrical wiring in a property, carried out by a qualified electrician to BS 7671 (18th Edition) standards. An EICR is also referred to as an electrical safety certificate, electrical inspection, landlord electrical certificate or fixed wire test.

Yes. Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, all private landlords in England must have a valid EICR for their rental properties. The EICR must be completed before new tenancies begin and renewed every 5 years. Failure to comply can result in fines of up to £30,000.

For rental properties, an EICR must be renewed every 5 years. For homeowners, an EICR is recommended every 10 years. For commercial properties, the frequency depends on the type of premises but is typically every 5 years. If the previous EICR recommended an earlier retest date, that date takes priority.

EICR prices in Manchester vary depending on the size of the property. At Manchester Compliance, EICR prices start from £120 + VAT for a 1-2 bedroom property, £150 + VAT for a 3 bedroom property, and from £180 + VAT for 4+ bedroom properties and HMOs. Portfolio discounts are available for agents managing multiple properties.

A typical EICR for a 2-3 bedroom house takes around 2-3 hours. Larger properties, HMOs or properties with more circuits will take longer. The electrician needs access to all rooms, the consumer unit and any outbuildings.

If your EICR identifies C1 or C2 faults, the result will be unsatisfactory. As a landlord, you have 28 days to complete remedial works and have the installation retested. Manchester Compliance provides a clear remedial quote, completes all repairs in-house, retests the installation and issues an updated satisfactory certificate within the 28-day deadline.

No, you do not need to be present. Manchester Compliance can coordinate directly with tenants or arrange key collection with the agent. The company works with over 60 agents across Manchester and is experienced in managing access for EICR inspections across large portfolios.

C1 (Danger Present) means there is an immediate risk and the fault must be rectified urgently. C2 (Potentially Dangerous) means the fault could become dangerous and must be fixed within 28 days. C3 (Improvement Recommended) means the installation does not comply with current standards but is not dangerous. C1 and C2 codes result in an unsatisfactory EICR.

At Manchester Compliance, a full house rewire is completed in just 1 day. Our specialist team of electricians works together to complete the first fix and second fix on the same day. A plasterer arrives the following day to make good all walls and ceilings. Traditional electricians working alone typically take 7-10 days.

House rewire prices at Manchester Compliance start from £3,500 for a 2 bedroom property, from £4,500 for a 3 bedroom property, and from £5,500 for 4+ bedroom properties. All prices include plastering, full certification (Electrical Installation Certificate and Building Regulations Compliance Certificate) and a 6-year NICEIC Platinum Promise guarantee.

No, you do not need to move out. Because Manchester Compliance completes the full rewire in just 1 day, disruption is minimal. The team covers all furniture with plastic sheeting, uses dust sheets throughout, and industrially vacuums and cleans all surfaces before leaving. Power is typically restored the same day.

Yes. Manchester Compliance specialises in Build to Rent EICR compliance for apartment blocks across Manchester. The company provides pre-planned EICR testing programmes, uses management key access to achieve a zero no-access rate, completes up to 8 apartment EICRs per day with two-electrician teams, and carries out same-day remedial works. Digital certificates are uploaded to the Eworks job management system on the same day.

A Schedule of Rates (SOR) is a pre-agreed pricing structure for remedial works in Build to Rent developments. Each type of remedial work is assigned a fixed code and price, allowing building managers to approve works instantly without waiting for individual quotes. Manchester Compliance uses SOR pricing across all BTR developments to eliminate delays and provide cost transparency.

Emergency lighting must be tested monthly (a brief function test) and annually (a full 3-hour discharge test) under BS 5266. Landlords and building managers are responsible for ensuring these tests are carried out and documented. Manchester Compliance provides both monthly and annual emergency lighting testing services across Greater Manchester.

BS 5266 is the British Standard for emergency lighting. It sets out the requirements for the design, installation, wiring, servicing and testing of emergency lighting systems in buildings. Compliance with BS 5266 is a legal requirement for most commercial and multi-occupancy residential buildings in the UK.

Fire alarm systems should be tested weekly (a brief sounders test) and serviced at least twice per year by a competent engineer, in accordance with BS 5839. A full system test including all detection devices should be completed annually. Manchester Compliance provides fire alarm testing, installation and maintenance services.

PAT testing stands for Portable Appliance Testing. It is the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. While PAT testing is not a specific legal requirement, employers and landlords have a duty under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 to ensure electrical equipment is maintained in a safe condition. PAT testing is the most practical way to demonstrate compliance.

Yes. Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords must have a Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) for every gas appliance in a rental property. The certificate must be renewed annually and a copy provided to tenants within 28 days. Manchester Compliance provides gas safety certificates across Greater Manchester.