Crawley was built as a New Town one neighbourhood at a time, so the age of the wiring changes from street to street. West Green, Northgate and Langley Green went up in the early 1950s and still hide original circuits behind the plaster. Pound Hill and Broadfield came in the 1960s and 70s. Maidenbower is 1990s and Forge Wood is brand new. An EICR, which stands for Electrical Installation Condition Report, is a full test of the fixed wiring, the fuse box, the sockets and every circuit. It tells you in plain words whether the electrics are safe to keep using.
We test the whole installation properly and code every finding by how urgent it is. You get the report the same day and a straight explanation of what each code means for your home. Landlords need an EICR at least every five years and at a change of tenancy. With Gatwick and Manor Royal on the doorstep, a lot of Crawley homes are let to airport and business park workers, so we keep diary space for landlord reports. Most EICRs in Crawley cost between £150 and £300 and you get that fixed price before we book you in.
Every neighbourhood, every age
From the 1950s houses of West Green to the new streets of Forge Wood, we know the faults each era of Crawley housing tends to hide.
Coded, not jargon
Every finding is graded by urgency, so you can see straight away what is unsafe, what should be improved and what is only worth noting.
Fixed price first
One price before we start, fully insured and NICEIC registered, with nothing added once the report is done.
Your questions, answered
How long does an EICR take on a Crawley house?
Two to four hours for most homes. A two-bed terrace in Southgate is quicker than a four-bed in Maidenbower with more circuits. We tell you the likely timing when we quote.
Do I need an EICR to rent out a house in Crawley?
Yes. Privately rented homes in England need an EICR at least every five years and at a change of tenancy. Crawley Borough Council does not run an extra licensing scheme for most rentals, but the five-year rule still applies to every let.
What if the report comes back unsatisfactory?
We show you exactly which items caused it and what putting them right involves. You get a fixed price for the remedial work and there is never any pressure to book it on the spot.
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