Electrical Safety Inspection & EICR Services – Chippenham & Wiltshire

Certified safety inspection reports, or other electrical testing for homeowners, landlords, or businesses. We are fully certified electricians/electrical contractors with an excellent reputation.

Domestic testing and reports in Chippenham, Wiltshire, Bath and Bristol areas. Nationwide for Commercial customers.

Why Electrical Safety Matters

In the UK, we have a high output of power at home, and in businesses. This give us strong and stable electrical supply for us the users. 

What this does mean is the higher risk when it comes to faults which is why we are so sharp when it comes to inspections and testing. 

It’s important for your safety directly when using any electrical appliance, and it’s important to ensure the faults don’t cause the spark that starts a fire. 

Depending on which statistic you follow, electrical faults (either through appliances or wiring) cause between 45 and 65% of the domestic fires in the UK. Many of which resulting in casualties and some fatalities. 

The UK has excellent regulations to ensure safety. 

If you are unsure whether your property or business is within the regulations get in touch with our team today and we will help you

What is an EICR?

An EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal inspection that checks whether your property’s electrical system is safe and compliant with UK regulations. It’s carried out by a qualified electrician in line with BS 7671 (Wiring Regulations) and helps landlords, homeowners, and businesses meet their legal duties under laws such as the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector Regulations 2020. Regular EICRs identify faults, reduce fire risk, and provide the certification needed to prove electrical safety.

A qualified electrician performs both a visual inspection and electrical testing of your property’s fixed installation. This includes circuits, consumer unit (fuse box), wiring, sockets, and lighting.

Each issue detected is assigned one of four standard classification codes:

  • C1 – Danger Present

    Indicates an immediate safety risk—such as exposed live wires or incorrect polarity—and immediate remedial action is essential. The electrician must notify you verbally and in writing right away  .

  • C2 – Potentially Dangerous

    A defect that isn’t immediately harmful but could become dangerous, for example damaged insulation or inadequate bonding. Urgent remedial work is required  .

  • C3 – Improvement Recommended

    Non-compliances that aren’t dangerous—for instance outdated wiring or missing labelling. No immediate urgency, but improvements are advised  .

  • FI – Further Investigation Required

    Used when an anomaly needs deeper inspection to determine if it’s dangerous—such as unclear wiring or unusual resistance readings—without delay.

Following the inspection you will receive a report either as a printed document or emailed to you as a PDF. 

If C1 or C2 issues are found, they must be repaired within 28 days (or sooner if serious). A new certificate is then issued once remedial works are completed.

Code

Meaning

Action Required

C1

Danger present → Immediate action

Must fix immediately

C2

Potential hazard → Urgent action

Action needed soon

C3

Improvement advised

Action optional

FI

Needs further investigation

Must investigate to determine risk

Landlords: Yes — must be done every 5 years by law.

Homeowners: Not mandatory, but recommended every 10 years.

Commercial Properties: Not fixed by law, but required to meet Health & Safety and insurance obligations — typically every 5 years, or sooner in high‑risk settings.

No — it must be carried out by a qualified, registered electrician to ensure compliance and validity.

Periodic inspection frequencies are as follows

  • Domestic (owner-occupied): every 10 years or on change of occupancy

  • Domestic (rented accommodation): every 5 years or on change of tenancy

  • Commercial & residential installations: 5 years

  • Industrial installations: 3 years

  • Select premises (e.g. cinemas, hospitals, swimming pools): more frequent intervals depending on use and risk level

No — an EICR only checks your property’s fixed wiring and electrical installation. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), which covers items like kettles, fridges, and office equipment, is separate but can be arranged at the same time for full safety coverage.

An Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) is a certificate issued when new electrical work is carried out, such as a full rewire, a new installation, or major alterations. It confirms that the work has been designed, installed, and tested in compliance with the latest BS 7671 Wiring Regulations and acts as an official certificate of compliance for the new installation.

An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), on the other hand, is a detailed report that assesses the safety and condition of an existing electrical installation. It highlights any defects, wear, or non‑compliance and uses classification codes (C1, C2, C3, FI) to show the severity of issues. Unlike an EIC, an EICR does not certify new work; instead, it provides a comprehensive assessment of whether your current electrics remain safe and compliant.

In essence, an EIC is a certificate for new work, while an EICR is a report that ensures your existing installation continues to meet safety standards.

Samantha B.
Professional service throughout and excellent communication both pre and post service. Initial diagnostics attempted via a phone call to alleviate possible call out and complete transparency of protocol/pricing. Chris was with us within 1.5 hours on a Sunday, which was impressive since he was in the midst of a 22mile bike ride (additional resources called in).

Informative throughout and took the time to explain so I had a personal level of understanding. Would highly recommend and will not hesitate to use again in the future.
Response from the owner:Hi Sam, thank you for the kind words. It always helps us keep the standard of work throughout. Very helpful with both of you being cooperative and understanding of the call out issue, we very much look forward to working for you again in the future.
Elizabeth L.
Great service tracking down the cause of occasional power outages in our house and then recommending and implementing a solution. AJ and Chris were polite and professional on both visits. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner:Hello Liz, it's a pleasure sorting the issue for you. Thank you for your co-operation throughout and allowing the others to replace the units for you.
konrad A.
Was very impressed with the professionalism of this team. As well as being v friendly, I am confident of the quality of the installation and their thoroughness shone through - they sorted out a couple of dodgy earthings to boot and even alerted me to a potential issue with a recent EV chargepoint installation, beyond the call of duty (and of no financial interest to them). Would not hesitate to use again or recommend
Response from the owner:Hello Konrad, I do hope you both are well. It is saying I've not left a reply regarding this. I'm sure I left one however if not, thank you for your words and welcoming us into your home so we can carry out our jobs. Much appreciated. Aj @ Nulectrics
Matthew K.
Had great difficulty finding an electrician to fix an issue with the earth on our house. Contacted Nulectrics who suggested a much better solution than anyone else had proposed and liaised with the DNO on my behalf to ensure it could be done. Nulectrics were very busy, but remained responsive and stuck to the date they offered when they were able to come and complete the work. Work completed professionally and at a reasonable cost - thank you.
Response from the owner:Hello Matthew, Thank you so much for this and mostly for being so patient during a very busy time. I am glad we were able to get this problem sorted out for you and safe once again. All the best. Aj @ Nulectrics
Julius M.
We had a fault last winter where we had a fault with one of the sockets and AJ was able to quickly attend to us and isolated the issue, replaced the wiring and socket in a very professional and timely manner. What impresses me most is AJ's responsiveness, and his eagerness to provide valuable advice. We highly recommend them and will surely be using their services again.
Response from the owner:Hello Julius, We thank you for leaving this with us. We look forward to working with you again at your dad's.
Mike B.
In a word, Brilliant! My elderly father needed a fused spur fitted for his central heating and the guys did an excellent job. They arrived exactly when they said they would, they were very polite and professional, they took great care to check everything and then when they finished their work they even hoovered up!
Needless to say, I highly recommend Nulectrics for any electrical work needed in the home.
Response from the owner:Mike I thank you for this. It really was a pleasure dealing with yourself. It's great we were able to sort this out for your dad, at least you know there is someone only a few doors down from him if you ever needed anyone in the future. Until next time, Aj @ Nulectrics

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