EICR in Durham

Electrical inspections in Durham

We carry out EICRs across Durham and the DH postcode area, and in nearby Sunderland (12 miles), Gateshead (12 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (14 miles), Hartlepool (16 miles). Local housing ranges across Tyneside flats, colliery terraces and university HMOs, so we price by bedrooms and consumer units and confirm the cost before anyone visits.

Landlord rules in Durham

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. Landlords must have the installation inspected and tested at least every five years, give the report to existing tenants within 28 days and to the council within 7 days of a request, and finish remedial work within 28 days. Councils can impose financial penalties of up to £30,000.

Durham County Council enforces the private rented sector electrical safety rules here. It can serve a remedial notice, arrange the work itself and recover the cost, and impose financial penalties of up to £30,000.

Durham EICR prices

Other services in Durham

PAT testing, remedial works, consumer unit upgrades, HMO inspections and commercial inspections.

Guides for Durham landlords and homeowners

• The end-of-tenancy electrical checklist
• Why your EICR failed when the last one passed
• How much does an EICR cost?
• Landlord electrical safety checklist

Nearby areas

• Sunderland 12 mi
• Gateshead 12 mi
• Newcastle upon Tyne 14 mi
• Hartlepool 16 mi
• South Shields 16 mi
• North Shields 17 mi

All areas in North East