EICR Electrical Safety Reports in Bolton & Greater Manchester
An EICR checks that the wiring, consumer unit, sockets and circuits in your property are safe. We carry out EICRs for landlords, sellers and businesses across Bolton and Greater Manchester from £110 — and can do your EPC in the same visit.
from £110
Fixed Fee
24-48h
Certificate
100%
Accredited
1 Visit
EPC + EICR
Statutory Electrical Safety Standards for Private Landlords
Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, private landlords must have all electrical installations inspected and tested by a qualified person at intervals of no more than five years. A copy of the Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) must be supplied to existing tenants within 28 days of testing and provided to the local housing authority within 7 days upon formal request. Failure to comply can result in local council financial penalties of up to £30,000.
Understanding Electrical Observation Codes
During testing, our qualified electricians test consumer units, earthing, bonding, and fixed wiring circuits, recording any safety defects under standard classification codes:
Code C1 — Danger Present
Immediate risk of injury or electric shock. Requires urgent make-safe action.
Code C2 — Potentially Dangerous
Critical safety issue requiring urgent remedial attention.
Code FI — Further Investigation
Unverified safety hazard requiring further diagnostic tracing.
Code C3 — Improvement Recommended
Non-compliance with modern 18th Edition wiring standards that does not present immediate danger.
If an EICR records any C1, C2, or FI observation, the overall outcome is declared Unsatisfactory. The landlord is legally required to complete necessary remedial repairs via a certified electrician within 28 days.
EICR prices in Bolton & Manchester
| Property | Price |
|---|---|
| 1-2 bedroom flat or house | £110 |
| 3-4 bedroom house | £140 |
| 5+ bedroom house | £180 |
| Commercial / HMO | Contact us |
Prices include VAT. No travel charge across Bolton and Greater Manchester.
EICR for Bolton landlords
Many of the properties we inspect in Bolton — particularly the Victorian and Edwardian terraces in areas like Halliwell, Daubhill and Great Lever — still have older wiring or consumer units without RCD protection. C2 codes are common in these properties. If your report comes back Unsatisfactory, you have 28 days to complete the remedial work and obtain a new certificate.
EPC and EICR in one visit
Landlords need both certificates. Book them together and we cover access once, produce both certificates and send one invoice. See our landlord package.
Areas we cover
Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Oldham, Stockport and more. See all areas →
EICR Questions Answered
How much does an EICR cost in Bolton?▼
Our landlord EICR starts from £110 for a 1-3 bedroom property. Larger properties are priced by the number of circuits — contact us for a quote.
How often do landlords need an EICR?▼
Private landlords in England must have electrical installations inspected at least every five years, give tenants a copy within 28 days, and provide a copy to the council within 7 days if requested.
What do the codes C1, C2, C3 and FI mean?▼
C1 means danger present — immediate action required. C2 means potentially dangerous. FI means further investigation needed. C3 is an improvement recommendation only. Any C1, C2 or FI makes the report Unsatisfactory, and remedial work must be completed within 28 days.
How long does an EICR take?▼
Usually 2-4 hours for a standard house or flat. The power will need to be off for part of the inspection.
Can I get my EPC and EICR on the same day?▼
Yes. We can carry out both in one visit, saving you arranging access twice. See our landlord package for combined pricing.
Book Your EICR Today
From £110 · Accredited inspector · Certificate within 24-48 hours