"Regulations around electrical safety in properties are strict, and with fines of up to £5,000 for a first offence or £30,000 for multiple breaches, plus a risk of rental voids if a property doesn’t have an up-to-date EICR, it’s in everyone’s interest to start booking as soon as possible"
- Jessica Dubey - Fixflo
Repairs and maintenance solution provider, Fixflo has dug into its repairs data to find out when over 90,000 properties in its database will require new Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs).
Analysing data held on EICRs due for renewal in the next three years, Fixflo found that 49% will be due in 2026 and 33.4% will be due in 2025.
In an industry already affected by shortages, these demand increases could put further strain on contractors, leading to higher prices and lower availability during the busiest periods.
In a worst-case scenario, if an up-to-date EICR is not available for a property in time, this could result in rental voids and loss of income for landlords as it cannot be let. Carrying out inspections early also allows for enough time for any remedial actions to be taken.
Reviewing the trends, Fixflo’s Product Training Manager, Jessica Dubey, said: “This predicted surge in EICRs needed really shows the importance of ensuring inspections are arranged and carried out early and well before their due date.
"Regulations around electrical safety in properties are strict, and with fines of up to £5,000 for a first offence or £30,000 for multiple breaches, plus a risk of rental voids if a property doesn’t have an up-to-date EICR, it’s in everyone’s interest to start booking as soon as possible.”
Jessica also recommends following best practices such as keeping accurate records of EICR completion dates, setting reminders when renewals are due, and establishing relationships with trusted electricians.
