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An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) checks whether the fixed wiring in your property is safe. Landlords and businesses are legally required to have one. Homeowners benefit from the peace of mind.
Book your EICR with Optima Electrical. NICEIC certified inspectors serving Leeds and surrounding areas.
If you rent out property in Leeds, you are legally required to have a valid EICR before tenants move in and every five years after that.
The certificate must be provided to tenants within 28 days. Non-compliance can result in fines of up to £30,000 and may cause problems with insurance claims.
We provide full EICR inspections with certificates issued promptly after the inspection. If faults are found, we can carry out the remedial work and retest to bring the property up to standard.
For more information on landlord compliance and certificates, see our landlord electrical certificate page.
If you manage an HMO in Leeds, electrical compliance requirements go beyond a standard inspection.
Leeds City Council requires a valid EICR as part of HMO licensing. Many HMO properties also require fire alarm systems, emergency lighting in shared areas and sometimes consumer unit upgrades to meet current regulations.
We carry out EICR inspections for HMO landlords across Leeds, particularly in areas with high student and rental demand.
If your inspection identifies issues, we can also handle remedial work, fire alarm installation, emergency lighting and consumer unit upgrades.
Thinking of selling your home, buying a new property, or simply checking that your electrics are safe?
An EICR gives you a clear overview of the condition of your electrical installation. We inspect the consumer unit, wiring, sockets and lighting circuits to identify any current or potential issues.
If you are buying a property, an EICR can reveal electrical problems that a standard home survey may not detect. This helps you understand the condition of the electrics before committing to the purchase.
An EICR is also usually required before installing solar panels or an EV charger.
Businesses must ensure that their electrical systems remain safe and compliant.
An EICR provides a full inspection of your commercial electrical installation including wiring, sockets, lighting circuits and distribution boards.
Regular inspections help prevent hazards, reduce downtime and demonstrate compliance with safety regulations.
Most commercial properties require an EICR at least every five years.
Our electrician will need access to the consumer unit and all areas of the property. The inspection normally takes between two and four hours depending on the size of the property.
We test each electrical circuit, inspect accessible wiring and check earthing and bonding.
Your report will include codes explaining any issues found:
C1 – Danger present. Immediate action required
C2 – Potentially dangerous. Needs urgent attention
C3 – Improvement recommended
If C1 or C2 faults are identified we can provide a quotation for remedial work to bring the installation up to standard.
We carry out EICR inspections across Leeds every week for landlords, letting agents, homeowners and businesses.
You will receive a clear report explaining the condition of your electrical installation. If issues are identified we will explain what they mean and what work may be required.
