FIXED WIRE TESTINGMost businesses need an EICR every 3 to 5 years Wolverhampton · Walsall · Black Country

EICR Testing in Wolverhampton & Walsall

EICRs, fixed wire testing and emergency lighting for businesses, schools and landlords across Wolverhampton, Walsall and the Black Country. NICEIC-approved, out-of-hours testing.

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Our services in Wolverhampton & Walsall

Wolverhampton & Walsall team · NICEIC · Since 2009

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Testing across the Black Country

One testing team for Wolverhampton & Walsall

Between them, Wolverhampton and Walsall have thousands of industrial units, shops, offices, schools and rented homes, many in older buildings where wiring has been added to over the decades.

We test multi-site businesses across both towns under one schedule, carry out EICRs and emergency lighting tests for schools and commercial premises, and handle landlord EICRs from test to remedial.

We carry out electrical testing across the area, including:

  • Wolverhampton
  • Walsall
  • Willenhall
  • Wednesfield
  • Bilston
  • Darlaston
  • Bloxwich
  • Pelsall
  • Aldridge
  • Short Heath
  • Bentley
  • Moxley
  • Rushall
  • Tettenhall
  • Penn
Testing & compliance

Electrical testing for every type of property

Commercial, school and landlord electrical testing across Wolverhampton and Walsall.

Commercial

Commercial EICR & fixed wire testing

Periodic inspection and testing of offices, shops, restaurants, industrial units, warehouses, schools and care homes, planned around your opening hours.

Commercial

Emergency lighting testing

Annual full-duration tests to BS 5266-1, monthly test support, logbooks and certificates, with failed fittings and batteries replaced by our team.

Commercial

Thermal imaging surveys

Infrared scans of distribution boards and switchgear under load, finding loose connections and overheating before they cause a fire or a shutdown.

Landlords

Landlord & HMO EICRs

The five-yearly EICR required for private rented homes in England, for single lets, HMOs and whole portfolios, with remedials completed and confirmed in writing.

Home

Home buyer & homeowner EICRs

An independent check of the wiring before you buy, after you move in, or when a home is ten years or more since its last test.

Repairs

Remedial work & re-certification

C1, C2 and FI observations put right by our own NICEIC-approved electricians, from a fixed quote, followed by the paperwork to prove it.

Clients we've worked for include

  • McDonald's
  • Burger King
  • Subway
  • Premier Inn
  • Rolls-Royce
  • DX Freight
  • Local schools & academies
  • Many local businesses
How often?

How often does your property need an EICR?

These are the recommended maximum intervals from the IET's Guidance Note 3. Your insurer, a licence condition or your last report can set a shorter one, so check the "next inspection" date on your current certificate.

Private landlords in England must have an EICR at least every five years by law, under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.

Book your test
Property typeMaximum interval
Private rented homes & HMOs5 years (legal requirement)
Offices, shops & commercial premises5 years
Schools, colleges & academies5 years
Hotels, restaurants & pubs5 years
Care homes & healthcare5 years
Factories & industrial units3 years
Cinemas, theatres & leisure venues3 years
Swimming pools & caravan parks1 year
Owner-occupied homes10 years or when you move
Emergency lightingMonthly check, annual full test
Your report explained

What happens if your installation fails?

Every observation on an EICR is given a code. Any C1, C2 or FI makes the report "unsatisfactory". It doesn't mean the whole installation needs replacing, and in most cases it's a few targeted repairs.

C1

Danger present

A risk of injury right now. We make it safe before we leave, with your agreement.

C2

Potentially dangerous

Needs putting right urgently. We'll give you a fixed quote for the remedial work.

FI

Further investigation

Something we couldn't fully check during the test. We'll explain what's needed and why.

C3

Improvement recommended

Not a fail. Worth planning for, but the report can still be satisfactory.

Landlords must complete remedial work within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so, and send written confirmation to the tenant and the local council. We carry out the work with our own team and provide the paperwork you need.

How it works

From booking to certificate

  1. Book a time that suits you

    Out of hours, at weekends or in school holidays if needed, with RAMS sent in advance for commercial sites.

  2. Inspection & testing

    Circuits are isolated in a planned order, so servers, freezers and critical equipment are protected.

  3. Clear digital report

    Your EICR to BS 7671, with every observation coded and explained in plain English.

  4. Remedials & re-certification

    A fixed quote for any repairs, carried out by our own team, then the paperwork to close it off.

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Our five promises

What our customers rate us on

These are the things clients tell us matter most when choosing an electrician, and the standards we hold every job to.

  1. 1
    We answer the phoneCalls are answered 24/7. Out-of-hours calls go straight to one of our directors.
  2. 2
    Quick, efficient and on timeWe book work promptly, turn up when we say we will, and let you know if anything changes.
  3. 3
    You know the price firstA clear, fixed quote before any work starts, with grants shown where they apply.
  4. 4
    We leave your site clean and tidyDust sheets, careful working and everything cleared away at the end of the job.
  5. 5
    Qualified, accredited and insuredNICEIC-approved electricians, MCS and OZEV accredited, RECC members, who carry ID, with full RAMS for commercial work.
Wolverhampton & Walsall FAQs

EICR testing in Wolverhampton & Walsall: your questions answered

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Do you carry out EICRs in Wolverhampton and Walsall?

Yes. We carry out commercial EICRs, landlord and home EICRs, emergency lighting tests and thermal imaging across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Willenhall, Wednesfield, Bilston, Darlaston, Bloxwich, Pelsall and Aldridge. Call your local team on 01902 902880.

Can you test all our sites under one contract?

Yes. We work with facilities managers and multi-site operators, programming testing across every site with consistent reports, one point of contact, RAMS for each site and a schedule of next-test dates so nothing is missed.

Can you test schools during the holidays?

Yes. We regularly test schools and academies in half terms and the summer holidays, with DBS-checked electricians, RAMS sent in advance and reports ready for your next governors' or trust compliance review.

Do you work with letting agents?

Yes. We work directly with letting agents and portfolio landlords, arranging access with tenants, sending reports straight to the agent and quoting remedials quickly so the 28-day deadline is met.

What is an EICR?

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a formal inspection and test of the fixed wiring in a building: consumer units and distribution boards, circuits, sockets, lighting and earthing. It records anything that is damaged, worn or doesn't meet the current wiring regulations (BS 7671), and gives the installation an overall result of satisfactory or unsatisfactory.

How often do I need an EICR?

Private rented homes in England need one at least every five years by law. For businesses, the IET recommends a maximum of five years for offices, shops, schools and hotels, three years for industrial and leisure premises, and ten years for owner-occupied homes. Your insurer or your last report may set a shorter interval. See the full table.

Is an EICR a legal requirement for landlords?

Yes. Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, private landlords must have the installation inspected and tested at least every five years. You must give a copy of the report to existing tenants within 28 days, to new tenants before they move in, and to the local council within 7 days if they ask. Any remedial work must be done within 28 days, or sooner if the report says so.

What happens if my EICR is unsatisfactory?

Any C1 (danger present), C2 (potentially dangerous) or FI (further investigation) observation makes the report unsatisfactory. We make any C1 safe before we leave, with your agreement, then give you a fixed quote for the remaining remedial work. Our own NICEIC-approved electricians carry it out and we issue the paperwork to show it's been completed.

Will testing disrupt my business?

Each circuit has to be switched off briefly while it's tested, but we plan the order with you so servers, tills, freezers and critical equipment are protected. We regularly test early in the morning, in the evening, at weekends and in school holidays, so most businesses carry on as normal.

Do you also test emergency lighting?

Yes. We carry out the annual full-duration emergency lighting test to BS 5266-1, with certificates and logbook entries, and replace failed fittings and batteries. We also offer thermal imaging of distribution boards and switchgear, which finds overheating connections while the building is running normally. Booking them together with your EICR saves a visit.

How much does an EICR cost?

The price depends mainly on the number of distribution boards and circuits, the size and type of the building and when the testing needs to happen. Tell us about your property in Wolverhampton & Walsall using the form below, or call your local team, and we'll give you a clear, fixed price. Multi-site and portfolio pricing is available.

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