EICR Electrical Safety
Certificate Bournemouth
Protect your tenants and your property. We provide professional, NAPIT-approved electrical safety inspections with fast digital reporting for landlords and homeowners across Bournemouth.
When do you need an EICR?
Landlord Requirements
Legally required every 5 years or at the start of a new tenancy. Failure to comply can result in significant fines.
Buying a Home
Essential pre-purchase survey to identify hidden electrical faults and avoid unexpected rewiring costs after moving in.
Selling a Home
Provide evidence of electrical safety to potential buyers and solicitors to ensure a smooth, delay-free sale process.
Change of Occupancy
Best practice when moving into a new home or after major renovation works to ensure the system is safe and compliant.
Is your property due an inspection?
Self-Assessment Checklist
Assessment Result
Your property may be safe, but a periodic inspection is recommended every 10 years for homeowners.
Expertise by Property Type
Rental Properties (Landlords)
We specialise in fast-turnaround EICRs for landlords in Bournemouth and Poole. We understand the need for minimal tenant disruption and provide clear, digital reports that satisfy all legal requirements for private rentals.
- 5-Year Legal Compliance
- Tenant Liaison Included
- Remedial Quotes Provided
Residential Homes (Homeowners)
Peace of mind for your family. We recommend a periodic inspection every 10 years. We identify aging wiring, overloaded circuits, and defective DIY work that could pose a fire risk to your most valuable asset. Often results in a recommendation for a Consumer Unit Upgrade.
- Family Safety Audit
- Insurance Compliance
- Future-Proofing Advice
HMO & Multi-Let Properties
HMOs face stricter licensing laws. We provide comprehensive inspections that cover communal areas and emergency lighting, ensuring your property meets local authority licensing standards.
- Licensing Compliance
- Communal Area Testing
- Fire Safety Integration
Core Scope of Inspection
What is included?
A thorough visual and physical inspection of the entire electrical installation. We test the consumer unit, all final circuits (sockets, lights, appliances), earthing arrangements, and bonding. We identify any damage, deterioration, or non-compliance with BS 7671.
Timeframe
Typically 2–4 hours depending on the size of the property and the number of circuits being tested.
Certification
You receive your digital NAPIT EICR Certificate immediately or within 24 hours of completion.
Digital Delivery System
Same-Day Digital Delivery
We know that landlords and homebuyers are often on tight deadlines. Unlike many contractors who take weeks to post a paper certificate, we utilize a fully digital testing and reporting system.
Your report is generated on-site and synced to our cloud. Once the inspection is complete and payment is processed, your official PDF certificate is emailed to you instantly.
Specialist EICR Services
Some properties require a more nuanced approach to testing. We are experienced in handling complex sites across Dorset.
HMO Licensing Requirements
We ensure your EICR meets the specific criteria required by BCP Council for HMO licensing, including communal and emergency lighting checks.
Commercial & Industrial Sites
For businesses, we provide out-of-hours testing to minimise operational downtime, ensuring your workplace remains compliant with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.
Urgent Property Sales
Stuck in a chain and need a certificate to satisfy a solicitor? We offer priority booking slots for urgent property transactions.
Our 4-Step EICR Process
Easy Booking
Book online or via phone. We provide a fixed price based on your property size and location.
On-Site Inspection
Our NAPIT engineer carries out a thorough visual and physical audit of your installation.
Testing & Analysis
We perform dead and live circuit testing to identify hidden faults or safety risks.
Digital Delivery
Your official PDF report is generated and emailed to you, typically the same day.
Typical Inspection Timeline
We work methodically to ensure a complete safety audit. Here is how your inspection day typically looks.
Arrival & Setup
Engineer arrives, identifies the consumer unit, and discusses any known issues or recent electrical work with the occupant.
Visual Inspection
A detailed check of all accessible sockets, switches, and light fittings for damage or signs of overheating.
Circuit Testing
Power is isolated. We perform dead testing on every circuit to check insulation resistance and continuity.
Live Testing & Handover
Power is restored. We test RCD trip times and earth loop impedance. Final results are logged and the property is left tidy.
SC Electric vs Typical Contractor
Pricing & Inclusions
We provide transparent, fixed-price EICR based on property size. No hidden fees for certificates or notifications.
What's actually included in the price?
Professional testing without the shortcuts. Here is our standard inclusion list.
The SC Electric Guarantee
"We provide a thorough, honest assessment. We never invent faults to generate remedial work."
Recent EICR Projects
8-Bed HMO EICR & Remedials
A comprehensive inspection of a large HMO. We identified dangerous C2 faults, rectified them the same day, and issued a Satisfactory certificate to secure the landlord's HMO licence.
Student HMO Periodic Inspection
Testing and certification for a multi-occupancy student house. Verified consumer unit compliance and interlinked systems, ensuring safe habitation standards were met.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long does it take?
A typical domestic EICR takes between 2 to 4 hours depending on the size of the property and the number of circuits.
Q. What happens if my EICR fails?
If we find 'Unsatisfactory' results (C1 or C2 codes), we provide a detailed written quote for the remedial works. Once fixed, we issue a 'Satisfactory' certificate.
Q. Do I need to be there?
It is helpful if someone is there to provide access, but not strictly necessary if we have keys. Power will be off for a significant portion of the inspection.
Q. Is the report valid for insurance?
Yes, our NAPIT-approved certificates are recognised by all major UK insurance companies and local authorities.
Need an EICR Fast?
Book your professional electrical safety inspection in Bournemouth today. Same-day PDF delivery available.
Other Electrical Services
Full House & Flat Rewires
Comprehensive domestic rewiring with fixed-price written quotes. 2026 BS7671 compliant.
Kitchen Electrical
First & second fix wiring, dedicated circuits, and bespoke lighting design for kitchen refits.
Bathroom Electrical
Zone-compliant wiring, IP65 lighting design, electric showers, and extractor fan installations.