Have you just had an EICR at your Loughton home? Did the electrician hand the report over with a fearful face? A failed EICR is a pain but it’s not the end of the world!
A failed EICR, no matter how serious or minor, gives you an opportunity to get your electrics up to standard, safer and more energy efficient. Think of it as a silver lining! Here at Tack Electrical Solutions, we’ve carried out numerous EICRs on homes of all sizes - we’ve seen some shockers (pun very much intended!) which also means we’ve handed over plenty of failed EICRs. We’ve also repaired many electrical faults causing a failed EICR meaning we hold the skills and experience to get you that all important EICR pass.
First things first, after a failed EICR this is what you should do:
- Read the failed report and ask your electrician questions. The better you understand the failures, the less stressful the whole process will be.
- Arrange for the urgent faults to be repaired, or replaced as soon as possible. Your electrician will explain which faults need attention first and we’ll work around your schedule to get you booked in within 28 days.
- Listen to your electrician. If your electrician says something can’t be used, please take this advice seriously.
What do EICR codes mean?
During the EICR, your electrician will note electrical faults and provide each with a code. These codes outline the faults severity and allow you to prioritise repair works easily. Here’s each EICR code and what they mean:
- C1 (Danger present). Urgent remedial action must be taken immediately.
- C2 (Potentially dangerous). Remedial work should be carried out as soon as possible.
- C3 (Improvement recommended). Recommend improvements for safety or compliance; however not urgent.
- FI (Further investigation required). Your electrician must investigate further before any other work is done. An FI code may also contribute to a failed EICR.
Although, it’s good for you to understand each code; your electrician will be able to put this electrical terminology into words you can understand. Open and honest communication makes things easier and less stressful, so you can totally trust our team to get the job done.
Failed EICR - advice for landlords
Just like a homeowner, if a landlord receives a failed EICR, the first step is to read through the report carefully and identify any urgent issues - especially those marked C1 (danger present) or C2 (potentially dangerous). Tenants should be notified straight away and advised to avoid any circuits or appliances affected. From there, remedial work needs to be arranged promptly, with dangerous faults taking priority, and all repairs must be carried out by a fully qualified electrician. Once everything has been fixed, a follow-up EICR or written confirmation should be obtained to prove that the property is now safe and compliant. It’s also important to keep both the initial failed report and the updated pass for legal and insurance records, and provide a copy to tenants. Finally, landlords should factor in future inspections and consider long-term upgrades to help maintain a safe, modern, and reliable electrical system moving forward.
EICRs & repair works in Loughton
If you’re a homeowner or landlord based in Loughton, and you’ve just received a failed EICR - Tack Electrical Solutions is here to help. We’ll do our very best to make this stressful situation as easy and straightforward for you to manage - from clear communication to swift repair works. Need some advice? Let’s chat!
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