Build to Rent isn’t like traditional lettings. The scale is different, the turnaround expectations are tighter, and the compliance demands are constant. When you’re managing hundreds of units across a single development — or multiple sites across Manchester, Salford and beyond — you can’t afford to chase individual contractors for every EICR.
That’s where our Build to Rent compliance programs come in. We don’t just turn up and test. We run structured EICR programs designed specifically for BTR operators and property managers who need volume, consistency and zero hassle.
How Most Firms Handle BTR EICRs
The reality with most electrical contractors in Manchester is this — they’ll send one or two engineers to a 200-unit development, test a handful of flats per day, and take weeks to get through the building. Reports trickle in. Remedial work gets logged but nobody follows up. You’re left chasing paperwork and juggling multiple contractors to get defects sorted.
For a single buy-to-let, that approach is fine. For Build to Rent, it doesn’t work.
How We Do It Differently
We built our EICR program from the ground up for high-volume, multi-unit properties. Here’s what that looks like in practice:
Dedicated Teams, Not Solo Engineers
We don’t send one electrician to a 150-unit block. We deploy teams of engineers who work floor by floor, systematically. That means we can complete large-scale EICR programs in days rather than weeks — minimising disruption to residents and keeping your compliance timeline on track.
Same-Day Remedials
When our engineers find a C1 or C2 defect during an EICR, we don’t log it and leave. Where possible, we carry out the remedial work on the same visit. Consumer unit replacements, circuit repairs, earthing upgrades — our teams carry the stock and have the skills to fix issues there and then. That means fewer return visits, less resident disruption, and faster compliance.
One Report Format, Every Time
Every EICR we produce follows the same structure — plain English summaries alongside the full technical report to NICEIC standards. Your property managers can read them without needing an electrical qualification. Your compliance team gets the coded data they need. No inconsistency between engineers, no guesswork.
Full Compliance Tracking
We don’t just hand over a stack of certificates. We provide a full compliance tracker for your development — every unit logged, every defect recorded, every remedial action dated and signed off. You know exactly where you stand at any point, which is critical when you’re reporting to investors, managing agents or local authorities.
Bundled Services
Most BTR operators need more than just EICRs. We bundle emergency lighting testing, fire alarm testing, PAT testing and gas safety into a single compliance package — one contractor, one point of contact, one schedule. It’s simpler for your team and more cost-effective across the portfolio.
Why It Matters for BTR Operators
The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require a valid EICR for every tenanted unit, with fines of up to £30,000 per property for non-compliance. For a BTR development with 200 units, that’s serious exposure.
Beyond the legal risk, BTR residents expect a professional, well-managed living experience. Having engineers traipsing through the building for weeks on end doesn’t fit that standard. A structured program that gets the job done quickly and quietly does.
Who We Work With
We currently run EICR compliance programs for BTR operators, housing associations and large portfolio landlords across Manchester, Salford, Wigan, Liverpool and the wider North West. Whether you manage 50 units or 500, we scale to fit.
Read more about our Build to Rent services or get in touch to discuss a compliance program for your development.
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We run structured EICR programs for Build to Rent operators across Manchester and the North West. One team, one schedule, full compliance.
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Published February 2026 by Manchester Compliance Ltd.