Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Reports
EICRs for homes, landlords, buyers and sellers
An EICR records the condition of an existing fixed electrical installation at the time of inspection.
It is not a guarantee of future fault-free operation and it is not the same as an Electrical Installation Certificate for new work.
B2E Electrical & Renewables Ltd is a family-run SELECT member based in Rosyth, supporting homeowners, landlords, property buyers, property sellers, letting agents and residential developers across Fife and surrounding areas.
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What Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Reports Includes
Homeowners, landlords, buyers and sellers seeking inspection and testing.
The exact scope depends on the existing installation, the property or site conditions and the customer-safe information confirmed before work begins.
- Visual inspection
- Electrical testing
- Consumer unit checks
- Earthing and bonding review
- Classification codes
- Remedial advice
The report records condition at the time of inspection and notes limitations where concealed or inaccessible areas cannot be checked.
Why the service may be needed
Landlord planning
Rental properties often need documented inspection and clear remedial records.
Buying or selling
A report can identify electrical issues before a property decision is finalised.
Unknown history
Inspection gives a better starting point where previous alterations or records are unclear.
What the inspection may identify
An EICR looks for defects, deterioration and unsuitable arrangements in accessible parts of the installation.
- Damaged accessories
- Poor earthing or bonding
- Thermal damage
- DIY alterations
- Poor circuit identification
- Accessible limitations
The report records condition at the time of inspection and notes limitations where concealed or inaccessible areas cannot be checked.
Understanding the report
Satisfactory outcome
No observation within the agreed scope makes the installation unsatisfactory.
Unsatisfactory outcome
One or more observations require remedial work or further investigation.
Remedial planning
Findings can be prioritised so urgent safety issues are addressed first.
How We Complete Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Reports
Each domestic electrical installation condition reports project has a service-specific scope, with more detail available in our shared electrical project process.
Step 1
Initial discussion
We confirm the domestic requirement, who the work affects and the practical reason for the enquiry.
Step 2
Site assessment
The existing installation, access, likely cable routes and any constraints are reviewed before the scope is finalised.
Step 3
Scope and quotation
The quotation describes the agreed domestic electrical installation condition reports scope, known assumptions and exclusions.
Step 4
Planning and access
Dates, isolations, access arrangements and coordination with other trades or site users are agreed before work starts.
Step 5
Installation
The work is completed with attention to access, safe testing, clear limitations, plain-English coding explanations and practical remedial planning.
Step 6
Inspection and testing
New or altered electrical work is inspected and tested where required before handover.
Step 7
Certification and handover
Appropriate certification, labels, records and operating information are provided for the work within scope.
Regulations, Safety and Scope
Designed, installed, inspected and tested to the current edition of BS 7671 and applicable Scottish Building Standards requirements.
Earthing, bonding, circuit protection, cable routes and certification are reviewed where they affect the agreed work.
Benefits of Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Reports
Clear property information
The report supports landlord, buyer, seller and renovation decisions.
Prioritised remedials
Defects can be separated from improvements.
Documented condition
The installation has a dated record for future reference.
Plan ahead
Arrange a Domestic EICR
Share the property type, reason for inspection and any access constraints so the report can be planned properly.
Early discussion helps the electrical design fit the property, site, equipment and access conditions before work is committed.
Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Reports Questions and Answers
Is an EICR the same as a certificate for new work?
No. An EICR reports on an existing installation; new work normally needs its own certificate.
Can furniture limit the inspection?
Yes. Access limitations are recorded where parts cannot be inspected or tested reasonably.
Does an unsatisfactory report mean a full rewire is needed?
Not automatically. Some reports need targeted remedial work while others point to wider replacement.
Relevant Domestic Electrical Installation Condition Reports Gallery Projects
Public Gallery records are selected automatically where approved metadata matches this service and sector.
Sector: Domestic. Metadata terms: eicr, inspection, testing, consumer unit, bonding, landlord.
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Arrange a Domestic EICR
Request a quote from B2E.
Share the property type, reason for inspection and any access constraints so the report can be planned properly.