C1
Danger present. Something is unsafe now and has to be dealt with straight away.
EICR Electrical Safety Reports in Bridgwater
EICR electrical safety reports in Bridgwater are listed on Checkatrade at £100 to £230 for a flat and £150 to £300 or more for a house. Send us the address and size, and a registered, insured electrician gets in touch to book a date.
View EICR cost guidance- Tell us what you needPick the closest option. The electrician asks which rooms are affected when they call.
- Discuss the job with an electricianThey confirm your address is in their area, talk through the fault and suggest a time to visit.
- Settle the scope and costNothing starts until you have accepted the electrician's price. If you say no, you owe nothing.
What an EICR checks
The electrician inspects and tests the fixed wiring, the consumer unit, sockets, switches and light fittings, then writes up the condition of each circuit. An EICR only records what they found. It does not certify new work or give permission for any.
C1, C2, C3 and FI codes explained
C2
Potentially dangerous. It needs fixing urgently, but it does not mean a new consumer unit by default.
C3
Improvement recommended. Worth doing, but C3 items alone still give a satisfactory report.
FI
Further investigation needed. The electrician has to look into it again without delay.
Any C1, C2 or FI makes the report unsatisfactory. The repairs follow what was found, which may be a single circuit rather than a whole new board.
Consumer Unit and Fuse Box Replacement in BridgwaterLandlord rules in England
Landlords in England must have the electrics inspected and tested at least every 5 years, or sooner if the report says. Existing tenants get a copy within 28 days of the test, new tenants before they move in, and the council within 7 days if it asks in writing.
Any repairs or further investigation the report calls for must be done within 28 days, or sooner if it says so, and tenants and the council must get written confirmation within 28 days of the work being finished. Owner-occupiers have no fixed legal interval. Somerset Council says most of the housing demand from Hinkley Point C workers has been in the Sedgemoor area, which takes in Bridgwater.
Government electrical safety guidance for landlordsHomebuyer and pre-sale reports
Buying or selling? An EICR shows the state of the wiring before you commit. It covers what can be reached and tested on the day, so wiring hidden under floors or behind walls may be noted as not inspected.
Electrical questions answered
How long does an EICR take?
A few hours for most homes. It depends on the number of circuits, and the power is off for parts of the visit, so the electrician will tell you what to expect.
How much is an EICR in Bridgwater?
Checkatrade lists £100 to £230 for a flat and £150 to £300 or more for a house in Bridgwater. See the price guide for the sources.
What happens if my report is unsatisfactory?
A C1 needs dealing with at once, a C2 needs urgent repair and an FI needs looking into without delay. Any of those makes the report unsatisfactory. C3 items on their own do not. The electrician prices the repairs the report lists.
How long is it valid?
For a rented home in England, no more than 5 years, or less if the report gives an earlier date. For a home you live in, the report suggests when to test again.
Need an EICR in Bridgwater?
Call the number below or send the form, and an electrician who covers your part of Bridgwater rings you back to discuss it.
01278 553364