Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) in Newcastle & the North East

We provide professional Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for commercial premises and duty holders across Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider North East.

An EICR is a formal inspection of a property’s fixed electrical installation and is a key part of demonstrating electrical safety compliance for businesses, landlords and organisations.

While we are best known as a specialist PAT Testing company, many of our clients choose us as their single point of contact for electrical safety inspections.

Through our established partnership with an NICEIC registered electrical testing contractor, we are able to arrange EICRs alongside PAT testing, providing clear, compliant reporting without the need to manage multiple contractors.

This approach allows our clients to keep electrical compliance simple, consistent and properly documented.

This is an important question for any business owner or duty holder to consider. As buildings evolve and electrical demand increases, fixed wiring systems must be capable of safely supporting modern usage.

If an electrical installation remains unchanged while additional equipment is added over time, components such as cabling, protective devices and distribution boards can become overstressed. In the worst cases, this can lead to overheating, faults or electrical failure.

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is carried out to assess whether a fixed wiring system remains safe and suitable for continued use. For most commercial premises, inspections are typically required every 3 to 5 years, depending on the type of property and how it is used. We will always advise on appropriate inspection intervals following the assessment.

Our role is to inspect and report on the condition of the installation, identifying any safety concerns or areas requiring attention. Where remedial work is recommended, it is based on genuine findings and clearly explained. There is no obligation to instruct us for any follow-on work, and many minor issues can often be addressed at the time of inspection.

If you require a Fixed Wiring Inspection, we can arrange for a fully qualified, NICEIC registered electrical inspector to attend your premises and assess the condition of your electrical installation.

The inspection includes testing of the fixed wiring system and results in a formal Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), registered with the appropriate regulatory body and suitable for compliance, insurance and inspection purposes.

We manage the inspection process on your behalf, coordinating the visit and ensuring the report is issued correctly and efficiently. By working with an established NICEIC registered electrical testing partner, we are able to offer clients a reliable service while maintaining consistent standards across all electrical safety inspections.

This approach allows our clients to use a single point of contact for both PAT testing and fixed wiring inspections, often at a more cost-effective rate than arranging services separately.

If you require an electrical safety certificate for your business, we can arrange fixed wiring inspections carried out by qualified electricians across Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham and the wider North East.

Fixed wiring testing should be planned, thorough and clearly documented. We ensure inspections are carried out correctly, reports are issued accurately, and findings are explained in plain language so you understand exactly where you stand.

Where documentation is required urgently, we can often arrange same-day Electrical Installation Condition Reports, subject to availability. This is particularly useful where inspections are needed for compliance deadlines, audits or insurance purposes.

The cost of a fixed wiring inspection varies depending on the size and complexity of the electrical installation. Pricing is typically based on the number of circuits and the type of premises being inspected, which is why we always recommend obtaining a quote in advance.

To provide an accurate price, we can either attend site to carry out a brief survey or, in many cases, work from clear photographs of your consumer units or a copy of a previous Electrical Installation Condition Report.

Circuits are the individual protective devices within a consumer unit — often referred to as fuses or breakers — each supplying power to a specific part of the installation, such as lighting, sockets or fixed equipment. The number of circuits gives a clear indication of the scale of testing required.

We provide clear, upfront pricing so you know exactly what is included before any work is carried out.

For guidance on identifying how many circuits your installation has, you can find more detail in this blog article.

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is designed to confirm whether a fixed electrical installation is safe for continued use and compliant with current regulations. Inspections assess the condition of wiring systems, distribution boards, protective devices and fixed accessories.

Our fixed wiring inspections for commercial premises are carried out in accordance with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and support compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, insurance requirements and local authority expectations.

What is included in a fixed wiring inspection

A fixed wiring inspection typically includes assessment of:

• The condition of installed wiring and accessories
• Correct circuit configuration and protection
• Earthing and bonding arrangements
• Signs of overheating, damage or overloading
• RCD protection where required
• Distribution boards and protective devices

Following the inspection, an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is issued, detailing any observations using standard classification codes.

Understanding EICR classification codes

• C1 – Danger present
  Immediate remedial action required.

• C2 – Potentially dangerous
  Urgent remedial work required.

• C3 – Improvement recommended
  Advisory only — does not make the installation unsatisfactory.

• FI – Further investigation required
  Additional assessment needed to confirm safety.

If C1 or C2 observations are identified, the report will be classed as unsatisfactory until remedial work is completed.

Why thorough inspections matter

A proper fixed wiring inspection takes time. Be cautious of inspections completed unusually quickly, as incomplete testing can result in inadequate reporting and may affect insurance validity. A compliant EICR is typically a detailed, multi-page document that clearly records inspection findings and recommendations.

PAT testing and fixed wiring inspections

Fixed wiring inspections assess the permanent electrical installation. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) covers movable electrical equipment. For full electrical safety compliance, both inspections should be considered as part of a wider electrical safety strategy.

Many of our clients choose to combine PAT testing and EICRs, benefiting from a single point of contact and consistent reporting.