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  1. S

    satisfactory unsatisfactory

    Hi Guys. If carrying out an EICR you are unable to find a UFH circuits spur, is the EICR still passable under some type of limitation? Or is there a code involved. Thank you! Smarky
  2. M

    Amending EICR report from unsatisfactory to satisfactory

    So I've recently had an EICR for my building. Came back with about 20 odd C2 remedials and a few F1's which resulted in UNSATISFACTORY being written on the report which you'd expect. Completed all the remedials and the QS has come back and passed them all off, but will not put SATISFACTORY on...
  3. A

    EICR Unsatisfactory - New Property

    Hi, I have a property that I was looking to rent out. Its 12 years old property so relatively new. I had a EICR done from a qualified electrican and it came out unsatisfactory which was a bit of a shock to us as we haven't done any work on electrics since new. Comments below: Isolator (where...
  4. S

    EICR - Unsatisfactory - No RCD - C2

    Hi all, have just ordered my first EICR ever for a studio to 1-bed conversion flat in London. It cost a little less than £80 and the electrician had great reviews on the site I booked him on. It came back with 4x C2 and 1x C3, all related to RCD. The summary was unsatisfactory with comment "No...
  5. E

    Recent EICR unsatisfactory w/ C2 and FI... advise needed!

    Hi all, new to this forum and am completely clueless with all things electrical - hoping to get some advise! My parents received an unsatisfactory EICR on their home recently (it's quite old) and were quoted £3500 upgrading their distribution board to a new metal one with RCBOs. The electrician...
  6. W

    Unsatisfactory EICR with C2 and FI, advise needed

    New to this forum. Just received the first EICR report which is unsatisfactory (C2 and FI issues below). The electrician quoted for another £300 for remedial work. Is this reasonable charge, or shall I get another quote? Thank you in advance for advice.
  7. N

    Can an EICR be unsatisfactory with only C3 codes?

    I recently had and EICR done and received an 'unsatisfactory' report due to not all circuits being RCD protected on the consumer unit. The consumer unit was installed in 2007 and complied with all wiring regulations at the time (image attached). Does it need to be upgraded? I have attached the...
  8. F

    EICR unsatisfactory but was the report/ testing carried out also unsatisfactory?

    Hi, hopefully, you can help me by giving some guidance over the EICR which has failed for my rented property. It was carried out by an electrician who is supplied via the managing agency. The first contact I had was an email that stated the EICR had failed and some remedial work was required...
  9. Y

    Unsatisfactory EICR - No RCD Protection

    Hi, I have an Unsatisfactory EICR with the following observations. The flat block was built in 1930 (Art deco) and it was refurbished in 2010 ( I suppose some rewiring was done) Contacted the inspector who charged 104 pounds for one bed in London and the report comes back unsatisfactory mainly...
  10. K

    Recent EICR was 'unsatisfactory' BUT

    I had an EICR deemed as unsatisfactory and was advised with a quote for £650 for remedial work to replace plastic with metal fuse box and urgent remedial action (C2) needed to fix ' incorrect cabling' 2 breakers. We already have a metal fuse box and I asked about what was incorrectly cabled and...
  11. cliffed

    Unsatisfactory cert who cares

    I’ve seen so many unsatisfactory EICR CERTIFICATION...for so many properties including Schools without remedials taking place. So how come they get away with it but when you need to sell your house you need to have all the work done. The latest was a school & the Eicr was conducted by a Company...
  12. B

    Landlord - EICR 'unsatisfactory'

    I have let a flat for a several years to the same person (not a new tenancy). Hall, kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms and lounge. All on one floor. Letting agent sent electrician to do EICR and it came back 'unsatisfactory': Part 6: Observations and recommendations (all are Code C2) 1. 4.9...
  13. D

    UK EICR Unsatisfactory

    Hi, needed an EICR for my house. An electrician has issued me with an unsatisfactory certificate. He's invoiced me for doing the survey but obvs work needs doing. If I don't get him to do the remedial work where do I stand with having a satisfactory certificate? Also, the electrician has...
  14. H

    EICR unsatisfactory due to 'no RCD protection to lighting circuits'

    Hello everyone I have a 1996 2 bedroom house which I'm about to let out as I lost my job due to COVID and need to relocate. The NICEIC electrician I used for my EICR has given me a code C2 for 'no RCD protection to lighting circuits including bathroom lighting'. To put this right, he's...
  15. S

    Absence of RCD - C2 and unsatisfactory EICR

    Hello, I was hoping someone could give a bit of advice because I've received the report back from the EICR I had carried out for my 1 bed flat and it's been rated as unsatisfactory due to a lack of RCD. I was going to just look into buying a new unit as advised because we're on a really tight...
  16. dark_knight

    EICR - Unsatisfactory

    Hi, I am about to get an EICR done on a residential property. If a cooker isolation switch is less than 300mm from the hob will this produce an unsatisfactory. Thanks.
  17. C

    Unsatisfactory EICR - 'No RCD Protection', 'CCU not AM3 compliant', 'Water Bond not Attached'

    Hi, I have an Unsatisfactory EICR with the following observations (full report attached, with key details blanked) - the apartment block was built in 1995 and there was some rewiring in 2010 - are these genuine reasons to fail the EICR? Contacted the inspector who quoted £695 for remedial work...
  18. K

    Could I ask if you could help explain the comments re a Domestic ElCR report that has come back unsatisfactory please

    Background: I have a ex council 1st floor flat that I bought, I moved in to care for my disabled mum and so rented the flat as I could not do enough hours work and care. I was told I am a kind landlord and when asked to do things I will jump immediately as I would not like my tenant to have a...
  19. happysteve

    Brushless motor battery drills - unsatisfactory speed control, or just this model?

    Have had a Makita BHP458 (non-brushless) hammer drill for years, I love it, it's pretty indestructable and the torque's great, but the chuck's finally going. They seem to be moving to brushless motors now (for most of their combi drills). I've only recently bought a battery SDS drill (after 2...
  20. C

    Unsatisfactory Domestic EICR - Should I rewire or spot fix

    Hi All, I am about to buy a 1930s house for which I have got a Unsatisfactory rating for the Domestic EICR. I am now in a bit of fix in deciding whether I should go for a complete rewire or just fix the issues raised in the report. I am also planning a back extension in the next 6 months and...

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