Hockley has a pleasant mix of housing, from the homes around Hockley Woods and Spa Road to the streets towards Hawkwell and the station. Older and updated properties alike can carry wiring that has been added to over the years, and an EICR is the way to check it. It is a full inspection and test of the fixed wiring, consumer unit, sockets and circuits, and it tells you plainly whether the installation is safe to keep using.
We test homes across Hockley regularly, so we recognise the common faults quickly and know how the local housing tends to be wired. As a NAPIT Approved and TrustMark registered firm working to the 18th Edition, we grade every finding with clear C1, C2 and C3 codes, explain what each means in plain English and can quote to put right anything that fails. A thorough, honest report with no scaremongering.
Local knowledge
We test Hockley homes regularly, from properties near Hockley Woods to the streets around the station, so we spot the usual faults fast.
Clear coded results
Every finding is graded by urgency, so you can see immediately what is genuinely unsafe and what is simply worth noting.
NAPIT Approved
A fully insured, NAPIT Approved and TrustMark registered inspection, with a formal certificate and a plain-English summary.
Your questions, answered
How often do I need an EICR on my Hockley home?
For an owner-occupied home around every ten years is the usual guidance, or sooner for older properties or if you are buying or selling. Rented homes need one at least every five years.
How long does an EICR take?
A typical home takes about two to four hours, depending on the size of the property and how many circuits there are. Larger homes take a little longer. We confirm the timing when we quote.
What if my property fails?
A fail simply means some items are coded C1 or C2. We explain exactly what they are and give you a clear fixed price to make the installation safe, with no pressure.
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