Do I need an EICR to rent out a house in Horsham?
Yes. Every privately rented home in England needs a satisfactory Electrical Installation Condition Report before a new tenancy starts and at least every five years after that. You must give the tenant a copy within 28 days and the council a copy within seven days if they ask. Horsham district has one of the fastest growing rental markets in West Sussex, with around one home in seven now privately rented, so we do a lot of landlord reports here. Roffey, the town centre flats and the newer streets around Kilnwood Vale all keep us busy.
An EICR checks the fixed wiring, the fuse box, the sockets and every circuit. Each finding is coded C1, C2, C3 or FI. A C1 or C2 means the report is unsatisfactory and the fault must be fixed within 28 days. We explain every code in plain words and give you a fixed price for any remedial work, with no pressure to book it with us. A landlord EICR on a typical Horsham house or flat costs between £150 and £300 and landlords with more than one property can agree a rate up front.
Same-day report
The certificate is emailed to you the day we test, ready to send to your tenant or letting agent.
Codes explained
C1, C2, C3 and FI mean nothing to most people. We tell you what each one means for your property and what has to be done.
Remedials priced, not pushed
If the report fails you get a fixed price to put it right. You are free to use anyone you like.
Your questions, answered
What happens if I let a house in Horsham without an EICR?
Horsham District Council can serve a remedial notice and fine landlords who do not comply. More to the point, an unsafe installation is a risk to your tenant and your property. A report every five years is cheap by comparison.
Does a new build in Kilnwood Vale need an EICR?
A new home comes with an Electrical Installation Certificate from the builder, which counts for five years from the date on it. After that the property needs an EICR like any other.
How much notice do you need?
Usually a few days. We keep diary space for landlord reports and can often fit one in between tenancies at short notice.
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