There's no legal requirement to have an EICR to sell your own home, unlike landlords, who must keep a satisfactory report for a rented property. That said, an increasing number of buyers, their solicitors and their surveyors now ask about the electrical condition of a house, and if a survey flags visibly old wiring it can stall a sale or trigger a price renegotiation right at the worst moment. Having a recent satisfactory EICR to hand reassures a buyer, answers the question before it's asked and keeps the sale moving.
A good part of our report work around Bristol is for people selling, from the period terraces of Bedminster and Southville to the newer estates south of the city. As a NAPIT-registered firm we carry out the inspection to BS7671, give you the formal report plus a plain-English summary of what matters and what can wait, and if anything needs putting right we quote it as a clear fixed price and certify the remedial work. It's the sort of thing that quietly smooths a sale rather than derailing it.
Reassures your buyer
A recent satisfactory report answers the wiring question before a survey ever raises it.
Plain-English summary
The formal report plus a simple rundown of what matters, what it costs and what can safely wait.
Fixed-price remedials
If anything needs attention you get an honest fixed price to put it right, and a certificate once it's done.
Your questions, answered
Is an EICR a legal requirement when selling?
Not for selling your own home. Landlords are legally required to hold a satisfactory EICR, but a seller isn't. Many buyers and solicitors now ask about electrical condition anyway, so a recent report is a genuine help.
How long is an EICR valid for?
For an owner-occupied home the usual guide is every ten years, sooner for older installations or when buying or selling. Rented homes need one at least every five years. A report from the last few years will reassure a buyer.
What if the report comes back unsatisfactory?
It just means one or more items need attention. We explain exactly what they are in plain English and give you a fixed price to put them right, so you can sort it before it becomes a sticking point in the sale.
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