Edinburgh Electricians · Certified InspectionsElectrical Safety &
Compliance Testing

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal document produced after a thorough inspection of your property's electrical installation. It's recommended for all Edinburgh homeowners every 10 years, required for private rental properties every 5 years under Scottish legislation, and is often requested when buying or selling a property in Edinburgh or making an insurance claim.

For private rental properties in Scotland, an EICR is legally required every 5 years or at the start of each new tenancy. For owner-occupied Edinburgh homes, it's recommended every 10 years. Commercial premises in Edinburgh typically require an EICR every 5 years or with each change of occupancy. We can advise on the correct interval for your specific property.

An EICR report uses coded observations: C1 (immediate danger), C2 (potentially dangerous), C3 (improvement recommended) and FI (further investigation required). C1 and C2 observations mean remedial work is required to make the installation safe and compliant. We can carry out all remedial work at your Edinburgh property on the same visit where possible and re-issue a satisfactory certificate once complete.

Yes — we carry out full EICR inspections for Edinburgh landlords and issue the required Electrical Installation Condition Report. Under the Housing (Scotland) Act, private landlords must ensure their Edinburgh properties have a satisfactory EICR in place. We work with individual landlords and letting agents across Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders.

We install interlinked smoke alarms and heat alarms to comply with Scottish Government regulations (which came into force in February 2022). All properties in Scotland — including Edinburgh — must have interlinked alarms, including a smoke alarm in the living room, a smoke alarm in every hallway and landing, and a heat alarm in the kitchen. We supply and install compliant systems and connect them correctly.

Surge protection devices (SPDs) protect your electrical equipment from damaging voltage spikes caused by lightning, switching operations or grid faults. The latest 18th Edition wiring regulations recommend SPDs in all new installations and upgrades. If you have sensitive electronics, smart home equipment or a home office in Edinburgh, surge protection is strongly advised.

Absolutely. A homebuyer's electrical report is an invaluable part of the Edinburgh property purchase process. It gives buyers peace of mind and helps sellers demonstrate the property is in good electrical condition. We can arrange a convenient inspection across Edinburgh and turn around the report quickly to keep the purchase process moving.

The duration depends on the size and age of the property. A typical 3-bedroom Edinburgh home takes 2–4 hours. Larger properties or older Edinburgh tenement installations with more complex wiring may take longer. We'll give you a realistic timeframe when you book. There will be a short period with no power to some circuits during the testing process.