Landlord EICR & Electrical Safety Certificates in Brighton
BKA Electrical provides landlord EICRs in Brighton and Hove for rental properties, HMOs, letting agents and property managers. We are NAPIT registered and carry out inspection and testing of fixed electrical installations, with clear reports and straightforward advice on any remedial work or further investigation required. To arrange a landlord EICR, call 07983 142029 or request a quote using the form.
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An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) records the results of inspection and testing of a property’s fixed electrical installation. It assesses whether the installation is safe for continued use and records any observations or further investigation that may be required.
Landlords in England must ensure rented properties meet the electrical-safety standards and have the installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, or sooner where the previous report specifies an earlier date. The landlord must obtain the report and supply copies as required by the regulations. BKA Electrical carries out landlord EICRs across Brighton and Hove and explains the results clearly if further work is needed.
Our EICR Inspection Process for Landlords
We carry out inspection and testing of the fixed electrical installation and record the findings in an Electrical Installation Condition Report. The inspection can include the consumer unit, fixed wiring, sockets, lighting circuits, earthing and bonding arrangements and protective devices, together with the electrical tests appropriate to the installation. The report states whether the installation is satisfactory or unsatisfactory and records any observations using the relevant classification codes. If remedial work or further investigation is required, we explain the findings and can provide a separate quotation. After work is completed, the landlord should retain the EICR together with the written confirmation or appropriate electrical certification showing that the required work has been completed. See our guide to an unsatisfactory landlord EICR in Brighton, and our Roedale Road landlord EICR case study for a real local example. See our Wick Hall landlord EICR case study in Brighton for another real example of an inspection followed by remedial electrical work.
Landlord EICR Legal Requirements in England
Current electrical-safety regulations in England require landlords to have the electrical installation in rented properties inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, or sooner where the previous report sets an earlier date. The landlord must obtain the report, usually an EICR, and provide it to tenants in accordance with the regulations. Existing tenants must receive a copy within 28 days of the inspection and a new tenant must receive a copy before occupying the property. The local authority can also require a copy.
If the report identifies C1 or C2 observations, or requires further investigation, the landlord must ensure the required work or investigation is completed within the legal timescale and obtain written confirmation. For the current national rules, see the GOV.UK electrical safety guidance for landlords. This page is a service overview rather than legal advice, so landlords should check the current guidance for their specific tenancy.
Landlord EICRs for HMOs in Brighton & Hove
Licensed HMOs have additional local licensing requirements alongside the national electrical-safety rules. Brighton & Hove City Council states that fixed electrical wiring and installations in licensed HMOs must have a valid EICR based on the current BS 7671, be in a satisfactory condition and be inspected at least every five years unless the previous inspection specifies a sooner date.
The council’s licensing standards list NAPIT registration as one recognised route for an electrician carrying out this work. BKA Electrical is NAPIT registered and can carry out EICRs for HMOs and other rental properties. Landlords and agents should check the current Brighton & Hove HMO licensing standards for the requirements that apply to their property.
EICRs for Portfolio Landlords and Letting Agents
If you manage several rental properties, BKA Electrical can help coordinate EICR appointments across Brighton and Hove. We can work with the landlord, letting agent or tenant to arrange access, provide digital reports for each property and quote separately for any remedial work identified. Grouping appointments can make the process easier to manage while keeping each property's report and follow-up work clearly documented. For practical advice on scheduling inspections, keeping certificate records and managing access across a portfolio, see our Brighton letting agent EICR management guide.
Why Choose BKA Electrical for a Landlord EICR?
BKA Electrical is NAPIT registered and fully insured, with a straightforward approach to landlord electrical inspection and testing. We explain the report clearly, separate inspection findings from any remedial quotation, and can work with landlords, letting agents and property managers to arrange access and follow-up work where required. Our focus is accurate reporting, practical communication and electrical work completed to the appropriate standards.
NAPIT Registered & Insured
Inspection and testing is carried out by qualified electricians with full public liability insurance.
Reports & Remedial Advice
We explain observations clearly and can quote for further investigation or remedial work where the report requires it.
Clear Quotations
We quote clearly for the inspection and provide a separate breakdown if remedial work is required.
Brighton & Hove Coverage
We provide landlord EICRs for rental properties across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding areas we cover.
Book a Landlord EICR in Brighton
If you need a landlord EICR in Brighton or Hove, contact BKA Electrical on 07983 142029. We arrange electrical inspection and testing for rental properties, HMOs and managed portfolios, with appointments planned around access to the property and its fixed electrical installation.
Before the visit, landlords can use our landlord EICR checklist to organise access and relevant information. After the inspection, we provide the EICR and explain any observations. Where remedial work or further investigation is required, we can quote for the work separately and provide the appropriate written confirmation or electrical certification for work we complete.
Contact us to arrange an inspection or discuss a rental property before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Landlords in England must have the electrical installation inspected and tested by a qualified person at least every five years, or sooner if the most recent report specifies an earlier date. A new inspection is not automatically required for every new tenancy if a valid report is still current and does not require further investigative or remedial work, but the new tenant must receive the most recent report before occupying the property.
If an EICR contains C1 or C2 observations, the installation will be reported as unsatisfactory and remedial work is required. An FI observation means further investigation is required without delay. Landlords must ensure the required remedial or investigative work is completed within 28 days, or sooner if the report specifies a shorter period. After the work, the landlord should obtain written confirmation or the appropriate electrical certification and provide the required documentation in accordance with the regulations.
Existing tenants must be supplied with a copy of the report within 28 days of the inspection and test. A new tenant must receive the most recent report before occupying the property. Landlords must also provide the report to the local authority within the applicable period if it is formally requested. We provide the completed report digitally so it can be retained and shared as required.
Yes. BKA Electrical can arrange EICRs for HMOs, individual rental properties and multiple properties managed by the same landlord or letting agent. Brighton & Hove has local HMO licensing conditions alongside the national electrical-safety regulations, so landlords should check the current requirements for the property. Our Brighton & Hove HMO EICR guide explains the local licensing position, five-year inspection requirement, remedial work and paperwork in more detail.
The cost depends on the size and layout of the property, the number of circuits and the access available for inspection and testing. BKA Electrical does not use a single public price for every property; contact us with the property details and we can provide a clear quote before booking. Any remedial work identified by the report is quoted separately.
The landlord or letting agent should arrange lawful access with the tenant and give any notice required by the tenancy and applicable law. The electrician needs access to the consumer unit and the parts of the fixed installation being inspected and tested, so it helps to make sockets, switches and other relevant points reasonably accessible before the appointment. If access is restricted, tell us before the visit so we can explain what will be needed.
Government guidance says a new inspection is not required before every new tenancy where the electrical installation was inspected and tested less than five years ago, the report remains current and it does not require further investigative or remedial work. The landlord must provide the most recent valid report to the new tenant before they occupy the property. Always check the next-inspection date stated on the report, as it may require an earlier inspection.