Professional EICR Certificate in B70

In B70, residential rental properties require an EICR certificate every 5 years as mandated by the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020. For homeowners, while not legally required, we recommend an inspection every 10 years for properties under 25 years old and every 5 years for older properties. Commercial properties in B70 typically need testing every 5 years, though some insurance providers may require more frequent inspections for certain business types. Properties undergoing major renovations or changes of use will also need a new EICR certificate regardless of when the previous inspection was conducted.

EICR certificates in B70 typically cost between £150-£300 for residential properties depending on size and number of circuits. For a standard 2-3 bedroom house in West Bromwich, you can expect to pay around £180. Larger properties with more complex electrical installations may cost more. Commercial properties start from £250 for small premises and increase based on size and complexity. Express Contractors offers transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and we can provide a fixed quote before booking. We also offer discounted rates for landlords with multiple properties in the B70 area and competitive prices for regular commercial clients.

The duration of an EICR inspection in B70 varies depending on the property size and complexity of the electrical installation. For a typical 2-3 bedroom house in West Bromwich, the inspection usually takes 2-4 hours. Larger properties or those with more complex electrical systems may require 4-6 hours or sometimes a full day. Commercial properties in B70 generally take longer due to more extensive electrical systems and additional safety requirements. Our electricians work efficiently to minimize disruption, and we can often schedule inspections outside normal business hours for commercial clients to avoid interruption to your operations.

If your B70 property fails an EICR inspection, you'll receive a report detailing the issues found, categorized by severity (C1: Danger present, C2: Potentially dangerous, C3: Improvement recommended). For rental properties, landlords must address C1 and C2 issues within 28 days or less if specified. We provide a clear breakdown of all required remedial work with transparent pricing options. Our B70 electricians can often complete minor to moderate repairs on the same day as the inspection. Once remedial work is completed, we'll issue a new EICR certificate at no additional charge. For homeowners, while addressing issues isn't legally mandated, we strongly recommend fixing any safety concerns identified during the inspection.

Yes, for rental properties in B70, an EICR certificate is a legal requirement under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020. All landlords must ensure their properties have a valid EICR certificate renewed every 5 years. Failure to comply can result in fines of up to £30,000 imposed by Sandwell Council. For homeowners in B70, while not legally required, an EICR is strongly recommended for safety and may be requested when selling your property or by insurance companies. Commercial properties in B70 must have valid EICRs to comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and may be required by insurance providers and commercial leasing agreements.