Just had a quote for an EICR, I have 5 coming up. Sparky tells me from April all Sparkies doing Rental eicr have to register and that the rental EICR is now going to take 3 hours as more exhaustive. The cost is £250 a go as opposed to £100 5 years ago. Is this another kick in the teeth from the Govt to make life harder for LL.
er… before you part with your hard earned cash, I would ask him to verify that info. I can’t find a shred of evidence for this online so I’d be interested if you can.
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I agree with tatemono . i will ask my elec, man
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As a recently retired spark I am not aware of any such legislation in England
As for being more expensive would suggest that he’s been cutting corners
From online seems there has been a change in reqs for competency among electricians and they will now need accredited training not just experience due to EAS updates
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By October 1, 2026 , UK electricians and firms must ensure all individuals performing periodic inspection/testing (EICRs) and low-carbon installations (EV, Solar PV, Battery Storage) hold formal Level 3 qualifications and prove ongoing competence. Experience alone no longer suffices; accredited training is mandatory for certification
See also from eca co uk
EAS changes to competence requirements for periodic inspection & testing and low carbon technologies’
which says same.
Maybe it’s this new req that they have to have qualifications so lots maybe need training…?
People often mix up the idea of 'being accredited ’ with 'being registered ’
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Hum, the NICEIC and the ECA do not write the regs and have huge vested interests in protecting their commercial activities. There are a huge number of sparks with level 3 qualifications.
as it stands these companies and NAPIT have zero ability to clamp down on people not up to standard or following the
the whole system of EICRs is farcical - I never joined the race to the bottom, meaning I was never the cheapest - and often one of the most expensive. The absolute minimum charge for a small flat should be about £125 minimum with a minimum 90 minutes onsite. What landlords don’t realise is the scope of doing the EICR properly AND often chase the cheapest prices, aided and abetted by lettings agents who often benefit financially
@Neelix so they dont write the regs so its not them forcing the sparks without L3 to get trained - agree they will have vested interest
And @Leslie1 's spark may just be exaggerating…
Seen other things online apparently explaining higher eicr prices - 5 years since original req in 2021 so a surge in renewals needed, EICrs being extended to social rented sector… views?
Shop around. I paid a lot less recently.
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Alarm bells. Cheap isn’t the answer