Landlord Electrical Safety Certificates & EICR
Across York
NAPIT-approved electricians ensuring your rental properties are legally compliant and safe.

Think of an EICR as a thorough MOT for your property’s guts. We aren't just looking at whether the lights turn on; we’re testing the "fixed" parts of your electrical system – the wiring, sockets, and the consumer unit (that’s your fuse board). We're checking for things you can’t see, like hidden damage, poor earthing, or overloaded circuits. It's about making sure that if a tenant plugs in a heater or a laptop, the whole system doesn't become a fire risk or an electric shock hazard. At the end of it, you get a digital certificate that proves you’ve met your duty of care.

Did you know that failing to provide a valid EICR can result in local authorities hitting you with fines of up to £30,000? It’s a staggering amount, and frankly, it's not worth the risk. More importantly, if something does go wrong and you haven't had a recent check, your landlord insurance might just walk away. We make the compliance part easy. Once we’ve done the inspection, we’ll handle the paperwork and get that certificate over to you quickly so you can share it with your tenants or letting agent within the required 28-day window.

York has some beautiful homes, but many of them weren't built with modern electrical loads in mind. If you’re renting out an older property or managing an HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) in areas like Selby or Harrogate, the rules are even stricter. These high-occupancy homes put a lot of strain on old wiring. Whether it’s a Grade II listed building that needs a delicate touch or a modern flat in the city centre, we know how to navigate the specific challenges of our local housing stock. We ensure your smoke alarms are interlinked and your consumer unit meets the latest 18th Edition safety standards.

What happens if your property fails? It’s a common worry for landlords, but there’s no need to panic. If we find something unsafe – like a lack of RCD protection or a burnt-out socket – we’ll mark the report as "unsatisfactory." However, we won't just leave you with a list of problems. We provide a clear, itemised quote for the "remedial works" needed to make things right. Our goal is to get your property back to a "satisfactory" status as fast as possible, often fixing small issues on the spot to save you a second call-out fee.