EICR Inspections for Holiday Lets & Rentals in Penwith

Yes, quotes are free with no obligation. Call or WhatsApp and we can discuss the job - for anything straightforward I can usually give a price over the phone, and for larger jobs I'll arrange a site visit.

EICRs for rental properties and holiday lets are required every five years, or on change of tenancy. I keep records of previous inspections and send reminders to clients when their next one is due.

I cover Penzance, St Ives, Hayle, Marazion, Newlyn, St Just, Camborne, and the wider Penwith peninsula. If you're unsure whether you're in range, just call and ask - I'm happy to travel for the right job.

An EICR is a thorough check of the electrical installation - every circuit, its accessories, the consumer unit, the incoming supply, and the earthing and bonding arrangements. It involves both a visual inspection and a series of electrical tests carried out with calibrated equipment. The tests check the condition of the cables, the integrity of the earthing throughout each circuit, and whether the protective devices are operating correctly. There is also a schedule of inspections that works through each item one by one - anything that needs noting gets a code. Taking the measurements and ticking the boxes is one thing. Understanding what the numbers actually mean - and what the codes require - is another. That is where the 2391-52 qualification matters.

Yes, I'm NAPIT registered - member number 66376. You can verify this on the NAPIT website by searching for Cornovii Electrical. NAPIT registration means I'm assessed annually against industry standards and can self-certify notifiable electrical work, including consumer unit upgrades and new circuits.

Around two hours for a flat, and up to four hours for a three-bedroom house. Larger properties or those with older, more complex installations take longer. The power will be off for periods during the inspection as circuits are tested individually. If you are working from home or have other specific needs, circuits can be prioritised - so the WiFi goes back on before anything else. And yes - if it stays closed, the fridge freezer will be absolutely fine.

Not currently, which means there's no VAT to add on top of my prices. This may change in the future, but any change would be communicated clearly before work is quoted or carried out.

If there are minor observations that can be sorted on the day, it often makes sense to do them there and then rather than arrange another visit. For anything more involved, I will explain each observation in plain terms - not just the code - and provide a quote for the remedial work. The report itself will list everything clearly, and there is no pressure to use me for the follow-up work.

The most important part of the report for most clients is the observation sheet - the list of anything that needs attention. Each observation gets one of the following codes. C3 - Improvement Recommended. Something that is not up to current standards but is not dangerous - a plastic consumer unit, for example, or poor circuit labelling. A C3 does not make the report unsatisfactory, but it is worth noting for future reference and for anyone buying or insuring the property. C2 - Potentially Dangerous. Not directly dangerous as it stands, but one event or action away from being so. For example, visible basic insulation on a conductor means one impact away from exposed live parts. Or sockets without RCD protection that could be used outdoors - they work fine until a faulty appliance is used outside and there is nothing to prevent a fatal shock. Any C2 must be rectified before the report can be issued as satisfactory. C1 - Danger Present. Direct risk of electric shock - thankfully not encountered often. Usually the result of work carried out by someone who should not have been doing it: exposed live conductors, or an oversized hole in a consumer unit giving access to live parts. A C1 is dealt with before leaving the property. In some cases, making a C1 safe creates a C2 in the process, which is documented accordingly. FI - Further Investigation Required. A test measurement has flagged something that cannot be fully diagnosed within the scope of the inspection - perhaps insulation resistance that is lower than it should be, or an earth connection that is present at the consumer unit but missing further down the circuit. Finding it requires opening up each accessory in turn, which can be time consuming and sometimes throws up its own surprises. An FI results in an unsatisfactory report, the same as a C2. LIM - Limitation. Something could not be inspected or tested due to access restrictions. These are noted but do not affect the outcome on their own.

Yes. It is not uncommon for a client to get a second price or use someone closer to home for the follow-up work. The new electrician does not need to repeat the full inspection. For minor remedial work - changing accessories, sealing holes, further investigation on a single circuit - a Minor Works Certificate can be issued referencing the unique number from the original EICR. For larger work like a consumer unit replacement, an Electrical Installation Certificate is used instead, again cross-referenced to the original report. The electrician carrying out the work needs to be competent to do so, but they do not need to have written the EICR themselves.