A failed EICR or unsatisfactory result suggests that an inspection of electrical installations at a property is unsafe with a number of potential hazards.
If you have just received an EICR failed Prestwich, not to worry as Outwood Electrical Ltd are experienced electricians with the skills to remedy electrical hazards. Once repair work has been completed, we can recheck the work and issue you with a new certificate. While remedial work can range from £90 for minor repairs to £750 for something like a new consumer unit, the exact cost will depend on the faults reported on the failed EICR. Outwood Electrical Ltd works with homeowners and landlords who need help when an EICR has failed.
Why has my EICR failed Prestwich?
A failed EICR is the result of at least one C2 classified fault which indicates danger present. This would include exposed live parts or missing blanks in a fusebox. This was the reason why a rental property at Woodland Crescent in Prestwich received an EICR fail.
We were called by the landlord of the 3 bed semi detached property as the electrician who conducted the EICR had taken on another job. Once we analysed the EICR and confirmed with our own visual inspection, we could see that the fuseboard was indeed damaged. It had a warped cover and missing blanks leaving the busbar exposed. As it was an older model, we recommended replacing it entirely and were happy to carry out the upgrade work.
EICR Failed Prestwich, what are my next steps?
Contact an approved electrician with NAPIT accreditation. Once the EICR report has been assessed, clients are provided a rough estimate as to what the remedial work will cost. We would then go ahead and carry out repairs or upgrades within the 28 day window. The work would then be re-tested to confirm compliance with regulations. Clients then receive a MEIWC or Minor Works Certificate for any small repairs like replacing the faceplate of a damaged socket. With the project at Woodland Crescent in Prestwich, we issued an EIC or Electrical Installation Certificate as evidence of major repair work as we upgraded the fusebox.
Need an EICR electrician in Prestwich?
We have long standing working relationships with landlords and letting agents across Prestwich so we understand the need to provide safe electrical installations at rental properties. We also appreciate the risks associated if landlords fail to comply so we’re here to help you correct electrical faults. Landlords are responsible for not only conducting regular EICR’s but also making sure a failed EICR is addressed within the 28 day window. Avoiding remedial work could leave you facing fines of up to £30,000.
So do consider Outwood Electrical Ltd, we’re a local, family run team specialising in inspections and testing.
Contact Outwood Electrical Ltd.
EICR Failed Prestwich? Not to worry! Get in touch with Outwood Electrical Ltd today to start remedial work, call us on 0161 724 6879
