What Happens if an EICR Finds Electrical Problems in a Hertford Rental?

Having an EICR carried out on a Hertford rental property and finding it comes back with recommended remedial work can be a little worrying if you are not sure what it means or what to do next. In practice, most issues found during an EICR are routine and can be fixed relatively quickly by a qualified electrician, but it helps to understand how the report works and what steps to take.

JH Electrical 247 Ltd carries out EICR testing and remedial work for landlords across Hertford, and this article explains what typically happens once a report comes back with issues flagged.

Understanding the classification codes

An EICR uses a set of observation codes to indicate how serious an issue is, ranging from items that are simply worth improving through to defects that present a danger and need to be addressed urgently. The electrician carrying out the inspection of your Hertford property will explain what each code found means in plain terms, so you know exactly what is being flagged and why.

Getting the remedial work done

Once you have the report, the next step is to get any recommended remedial work carried out, ideally by the same electrician or contractor who did the inspection, since they already know the property and what was found. In many cases this involves straightforward fixes such as replacing an outdated consumer unit, adding RCD protection, or repairing damaged wiring or fittings, and Hertford's mix of older and newer housing means the scope of work varies quite a bit from property to property.

After the work is completed

Once remedial work is finished, it is worth getting written confirmation that the issues have been resolved, and keeping this alongside the original report for your records. JH Electrical 247 Ltd, a NICEIC approved contractor, handles both the EICR testing and any resulting remedial work for landlords in Hertford, so you are not left trying to coordinate between separate inspectors and electricians.