Landlords have a legal duty to ensure that the electrical installation in any rented property is safe at the start of a tenancy and maintained in a safe condition throughout. An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is the recognised way to demonstrate that duty has been met.
An EICR assesses the condition of all fixed wiring, consumer units, sockets, switches, and associated fittings. It identifies anything that does not meet current safety standards and grades each issue, so you know exactly what needs attention and when.
Regulations introduced in 2020 require all private landlords in England to have an EICR carried out at least every five years, or at the start of a new tenancy. Gas-elec makes this straightforward to manage across a single property or an entire portfolio.

A Gas-elec engineer will carry out a thorough inspection of the fixed electrical installation. This covers:
At the end of the visit, you receive a clear report graded according to the standard code system. A C1 observation requires immediate action. A C2 observation requires prompt attention. An FI observation is for further investigation.
The Electrical Safety Inspection is designed for landlords who need a thorough annual check of the portable appliances and key safety systems within a property, without requiring a full fixed-wiring assessment.
A Gas-elec engineer will carry out the following:
The Electrical Safety Inspection is suitable for landlords who have an in-date EICR in place and need an annual safety check to cover portable appliances and key electrical systems. If your property does not have a current EICR, or if the existing one is due for renewal, see our Electrical Installation Condition Report options above.
PAT testing covers electrical appliances that are provided as part of the tenancy, such as washing machines, fridges, kettles, and lamps. Each appliance is visually inspected and electrically tested.
This protects tenants from faulty appliances and gives landlords a documented record that the provided items were safe at the start of the tenancy.
Gas-elec can carry out PAT testing as a standalone service or alongside an EICR in a single visit, keeping disruption to a minimum for you and your tenants.
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Book Online
Order through the website or through our sales team.
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Tenant Confirmed
We contact the tenant to arrange a suitable date. Your tenant receives booking confirmation and reminders.
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Engineer visits
A NAPIT-registered engineer carries out the inspection.
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Report uploaded
Your certificate and full report are uploaded to the portal.
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Action if needed
Any issues are clearly explained, and you choose the next step.
Speed
Jobs are booked quickly, engineers arrive on time, and reports are sent within 48 hours in most cases.
Coverage
National coverage means you can manage all properties through one provider, whatever the postcode.
Consistency
Every engineer follows the same process. Checks are thorough and fully aligned with NAPIT and BS 7671 standards.
Visibility
Your online dashboard stores every certificate. Track renewal dates and access records without paperwork or email chains.
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a formal assessment of the fixed electrical installation in a property. It checks that the wiring, consumer unit, and associated fittings are safe and meet current standards.
At least every five years for most rental properties in England.
Only a competent, registered electrician. Gas-elec uses engineers who are qualified to inspect and test electrical installations in residential properties.
An EICR covers the fixed wiring and electrical installation. A PAT test covers portable appliances provided with the property, such as white goods and lamps. Both can be completed in a single visit.
We aim to upload your report to your portal within 48 hours.
Yes. Gas-elec operates nationally and can manage electrical compliance across single properties or large portfolios.
No. An EICR is a full assessment of the fixed electrical installation, covering all wiring, the consumer unit, sockets, and fittings. The Electrical Safety Inspection is an annual check focused on portable appliances and key safety systems. Both services are available from Gas-elec, separately or combined in a single visit

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