EICRs (Electrical Installation Condition Reports) in Bath

Bath's Georgian terraces and crescents are among the most architecturally significant in the country, and their electrical installations reflect their age. An EICR is the clearest picture you can get of what is actually happening inside a period property's wiring - and what needs to change. Kevol Electrical serves Bath from its Bristol base, covering the full range of domestic and commercial electrical work.

Working in period properties demands care - original plasterwork, cornicing, and tiled floors are worth preserving, and Kevol Electrical treats them accordingly.

An EICR involves a qualified electrician physically inspecting the fixed wiring installation - the consumer unit, circuits, wiring accessories, and earthing and bonding - and carrying out a series of electrical tests. The result is a written report that categorises any findings as C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended), or FI (further investigation required).

EICRs are mandatory for private landlords in England - a valid EICR is required before a tenancy begins and must be renewed at least every five years. They are also commonly required by commercial property insurers, mortgage lenders during property transactions, and buyers who want assurance about the condition of the electrics before committing to a purchase.

Even for owner-occupied properties with no immediate regulatory requirement, an EICR every ten years is a sensible precaution - particularly in older Bristol properties where wiring may not have been inspected for many years. Kevol Electrical can carry out EICRs for domestic and commercial properties across the city.

If the report identifies remediation work (C1 or C2 items), Kevol Electrical can carry out the necessary repairs and re-test the affected circuits, returning a satisfactory report. Contact us for a free quote.

If you live in a period property in this area and want to understand the state of your electrical installation, contact Kevol Electrical for a free, no-obligation quote.