If you are buying a house, letting one out or just have not had your wiring checked in years, an EICR is the best way to find out what is going on behind the walls. Here is what to expect on the day.

Before we arrive

Clear access to your consumer unit and, where you can, to sockets behind heavy furniture. We need to switch the power off for parts of the inspection, so save any work on your computer and let the household know.

The inspection

We start with a visual check of the consumer unit, accessories and any visible cabling, looking for damage, overheating and signs of DIY work. Then we test each circuit to check earthing, insulation and how quickly protective devices trip.

Your report

You get a written report with any issues coded C1, C2, C3 or FI. We explain each one in plain English and, if anything needs fixing, give you a fixed-price quote.

How long does it take?

A typical three-bedroom house takes three to four hours. Larger homes and those with lots of circuits can take most of a day.