EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) Bexley
Electrical Installation Condition Reports throughout Bexley. Domestic, HMO and commercial rates, BS 7671 model report, C1/C2 remedials sorted on the day where van-stock allows.
Call 07456 975436Landline: 0207 046 1363 · Covering DA1, DA5, DA7, DA14–16, SE2, SE28
EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) across Bexley
Booking an EICR in Bexley is a straight phone or email job — ring 07456 975436 with the property address, the circuit count you know about (or just 'a 2-bed flat' if you don't know), and we'll schedule an inspection window. The report is issued in the standard BS 7671 model format, signed by the attending NICEIC registered electrician and countersigned by an NICEIC Qualified Supervisor. Our Bexley coverage runs across DA1, DA5, DA7, DA14–16, SE2, SE28 with our engineers equally comfortable in a Bexleyheath new-build flat as in an older Erith period conversion. Pricing tiers are fixed: 1-bed flats £120-£180, 2-bed £160-£220, 3-bed houses £200-£280, 4-5 beds £280-£400, HMOs £300-£500, commercial from £350.
Under the Electrical Safety Standards Regulations 2020 the landlord has 28 days from the date of the report to complete any C1, C2 and FI remedial work, obtain written confirmation from a qualified electrician that the work was carried out, and provide that confirmation to the tenant (within 28 days) and to the local authority (within 28 days of a request). We handle the remedial work in-house where van-stock allows so the whole cycle closes inside the 28 days without a third-party subcontractor. Serving homes near Hall Place, the Crossness Pumping Station heritage site, and Lesnes Abbey Woods.
Covering Bexley — Bexleyheath, Erith, Sidcup
Bexley's mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, and modern new-builds means a wide range of plumbing systems that occasionally need expert attention. Whether you're near Bexleyheath town centre or in one of the quieter villages, we can have an engineer at your door within 30–45 minutes. For eicr work specifically, our engineers service every postcode in the borough — DA1, DA5, DA7, DA14–16, SE2, SE28 — at the same fixed pricing, with no neighbourhood loading and no out-of-hours premium for weekday or Saturday bookings. Serving homes near Hall Place, the Crossness Pumping Station heritage site, and Lesnes Abbey Woods.
EICR coverage across Bexleyheath and the surrounding DA1 streets.
EICR coverage across Erith and the surrounding DA1 streets.
EICR coverage across Sidcup and the surrounding DA1 streets.
What Bexley eicr covers
The full service breakdown. Every point below is standard on every Bexley eicr booking we take — not upsells, not optional extras, not cost-extra items.
Visual inspection with photo evidence
Every accessible accessory, enclosure, consumer unit and length of wiring is visually inspected and recorded. Photographic evidence is captured against every numbered observation in the report. The consumer unit in particular is the most inspected item — enclosure rating, main switch, RCDs, RCBOs, MCBs and connections are all checked and photographed.
Dead testing with power isolated
Continuity of protective conductors (R1+R2), continuity of ring final circuits (Zs), insulation resistance at 500V DC between conductors and to earth, and polarity verification at every accessory. This section takes typically 45-90 minutes and requires the property to be powered down; we work with the tenant to isolate each circuit in sequence rather than the whole consumer unit at once where that is practical.
Live testing with power restored
Earth fault loop impedance (Zs) at the end of every circuit, Ze at the origin, prospective short-circuit current and prospective earth fault current. All tests logged against the BS 7671 maximum disconnection times for the protective device rating. Zs results outside tolerance flag an immediate C1 or C2 code and a remedial investigation.
RCD and RCBO trip-time measurement
Every residual current device (30mA RCD, 100mA time-delayed RCD, and any RCBO) is tested at half, full and five times rated residual current. Trip times are recorded in milliseconds against the BS EN 61008/61009 maximum disconnection times. RCDs outside tolerance are replaced the same day from van-stock if the landlord authorises the remedial.
Full circuit schedule written up
A comprehensive circuit schedule is completed in the BS 7671 model format listing every circuit with its function, conductor csa, protective device rating, maximum Zs, measured Zs, insulation resistance, polarity verification, and any coded observation. The schedule becomes part of the digital PDF and forms the audit trail for any future EICR cycle.
C1/C2/C3/FI coding with photographic evidence
Every observation is classified under the BS 7671 coding scheme: C1 Danger Present (immediate make-safe required), C2 Potentially Dangerous (28-day remedial), C3 Improvement Recommended (advisory only, does not fail the inspection), or FI Further Investigation (inspection blocked, report cannot complete without further work). Every code carries a photograph in the final report.
Digital report in BS 7671 model format
The final report is issued as a digital PDF in the BS 7671 model format, signed by the attending NICEIC registered electrician and countersigned by the NICEIC Qualified Supervisor. It is emailed within 48 hours of the on-site inspection and stored against the property record in our system for the full 5-year cycle so a lost copy is re-sent inside minutes of a phone call.
How a Bexley eicr booking runs
Step-by-step process for every eicr visit across DA1, DA5, DA7, DA14–16, SE2, SE28. Consistent whether we are attending a single flat or a portfolio account.
Initial booking
Ring or email with property address, number of circuits if known, and tenant contact. Booking window 3-5 working days for domestic, same-day for priority landlord contracts, out-of-hours slots reserved for commercial sites.
Arrival and tenant brief
Electrician arrives inside the booked window with photo NICEIC ID, explains the test sequence to the tenant, and sets expectations about power-down windows. Isolations are sequenced circuit-by-circuit to minimise disruption.
Visual inspection
Consumer unit, accessories, wiring, enclosures, main earth bonds, equipotential bonding and supply arrangements visually inspected and recorded with photographs. Any immediately obvious C1 defect is made safe before testing continues.
Dead testing (power off)
Continuity R1+R2, ring final circuit continuity, insulation resistance at 500V DC, polarity verification. Circuit-by-circuit isolation sequence. Typically 45-90 minutes depending on circuit count.
Live testing (power restored)
Ze at origin, Zs at end of every circuit, PSCC and prospective earth fault current at the origin. Every reading logged against BS 7671 maximum disconnection times. Typically 30-60 minutes.
RCD and RCBO functional test
Every RCD and RCBO tested at 0.5x, 1x and 5x rated residual current. Trip times recorded in milliseconds. Failing devices flagged for same-visit replacement from van-stock if landlord authorises.
Report writeup and issue
Full circuit schedule, numbered observation list with C1/C2/C3/FI codes and photographs, final summary page. Digital PDF signed by the attending engineer and the Qualified Supervisor, emailed within 48 hours.
EICR pricing in Bexley
Identical to our London-wide published pricing. No DA1 loading, no Bexley surcharge. Quote on the phone matches the invoice.
Full breakdown on the pricing page or the main EICR London page.
Why choose us for Bexley eicr
Our NICEIC enrolment (7-digit scheme number, annual assessment, qualified supervisor sign-off) means every EICR we issue in Bexley is backed by the NICEIC complaints and work quality scheme — if a finding is ever disputed, the report goes to NICEIC for third-party review and the remedial work is covered under the scheme guarantee. Every attending electrician holds the 2391-52 Inspection and Testing qualification or equivalent Level 3 inspection certification and works under a named NICEIC Qualified Supervisor with formal responsibility for the quality of every report issued. That chain of accountability is what makes our EICR paperwork accepted by every London buildings insurer, every HMO licensing officer, every letting agent and every housing association we deal with.
EICR Bexley — FAQ
Borough-specific questions plus the general eicr questions we get asked most often.
How do I book an EICR in Bexley?
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Ring 07456 975436 or email with the property address, approximate circuit count (or just a 'X-bed flat' description if you don't know), and tenant contact details. We cover every postcode in Bexley across DA1, DA5, DA7, DA14–16, SE2, SE28 with typical booking windows of 3-5 working days for standard domestic jobs, same-day for portfolio landlord contracts, and out-of-hours slots reserved for commercial sites where a daytime power-down would disrupt trading.
Do you cover Bexleyheath, Erith and Sidcup?
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Yes — every Bexley neighbourhood is inside our standard coverage area at the same fixed pricing. Bexleyheath, Erith and Sidcup see a steady flow of EICR renewals every month. Serving homes near Hall Place, the Crossness Pumping Station heritage site, and Lesnes Abbey Woods. Our NICEIC registered electricians work across DA1, DA5, DA7, DA14–16, SE2, SE28 with no postcode loading and no neighbourhood surcharge.
What's a typical EICR cost for a Bexley rental?
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Fixed tiers apply across South-East London: 1-bed flat £120-£180, 2-bed £160-£220, 3-bed house £200-£280, 4-5 bed £280-£400. HMOs with 5 or more occupants £300-£500 depending on unit count. Small commercial (office, retail unit) from £350. All prices include VAT, the digital BS 7671 report, and a phone consultation on any findings before the report is finalised. Portfolio landlord contracts on 5+ Bexley properties get a 10 per cent discount plus consolidated monthly invoicing.
What do C1, C2 and C3 codes mean?
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C1 Danger Present means immediate action is required — typical examples include exposed live conductors, a consumer unit with no earth, or a cooker isolator with a burnt bus-bar. C2 Potentially Dangerous means the fault could cause injury under certain circumstances — missing RCD on a bathroom circuit, undersized tails, missing earth bond. C3 Improvement Recommended is advisory — older but serviceable consumer units, lack of RCD protection on circuits that do not currently require one. C1 and C2 both make the installation Unsatisfactory; C3 does not.
What's the difference between an EICR and a PAT test?
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An EICR inspects the fixed electrical installation — the wiring, consumer unit, sockets and switches built into the building. A PAT test (Portable Appliance Test) inspects plug-in items like kettles, lamps, extension leads and printers. Landlords of HMOs and commercial premises usually need both; single-let private rentals usually just need the EICR plus reasonable assurance that any landlord-supplied appliance is safe.
How often do I need an EICR as a landlord?
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Every 5 years for privately rented properties in England under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, or sooner if the inspecting electrician specifies a shorter review period on the report itself. HMOs under Additional Licensing are sometimes required every 5 years by the borough regardless of expiry, and at every change of tenancy where the borough licence conditions specify.
Is the EICR valid for 5 years?
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In the private rented sector, yes — the default review period under the 2020 Regulations is 5 years unless the inspecting electrician records a shorter period on the report itself (1 or 3 years on installations with known faults under watch). Owner-occupier EICRs in England have no statutory renewal period but 10 years is the common guidance in BS 7671 Part 6.
How long does an EICR inspection take?
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A 1-bed flat takes 2-3 hours on site. A 3-bed house with two RCD groups is 3-4 hours. HMOs and small commercial premises are a half-day to a full day depending on the number of distribution boards and circuits. The inspection is part-live and part-dead testing, so the power does need to be off for sections of the visit — we sequence circuit-by-circuit to minimise disruption.
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Book eicr in Bexley
An engineer — not a call centre — answers the phone, takes the property address, and books the next available slot across DA1, DA5, DA7, DA14–16, SE2, SE28.
Call 07456 975436Landline: 0207 046 1363