EICR Report Second Opinion/Explanation of Codes

[JamesWrite]

I have decided to move house and rent it out, I've just had an EICR report done by a local company and they've come back with a report I'd like advice on.

I'm not sure if anyone in here can help me decipher the report, or if it would be a case of getting another electrician out to re-do the test.

I've attached the full report but the major issues are:

C1 - No main earth
C2 - No bonding on gas
C2 - RCD has IP breach
C2 - Main tails undersized
C2 - DB has IP breach

I am a complete noob and have literally no idea about what any of this means, can anyone break it down in plain English and let me know if they are the correct codes and if £780 to do the repairs sounds accurate?

Many many thanks, James.
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Also just to add to this, it only took the guy about half an hour to do the report, it feels like he did it as quickly as possible and left but I might just be feeling a bit devastated about paying a grand for things I didn't even know needed doing.

Have lived here for 3 years now with no issue so it's a bit hard to take, but take it I will if it's all above board.

 

[Strima]

I would recommend you remove both yours and the electrical companies details from the report.

C1 - No main earth - But he has it listed as 10mm on page 2 of the report, I suspect he has been unable to locate the earth electrode so this should attract FI (further investigation).
C2 - No bonding on gas - Fair one.
C2 - RCD has IP breach - Without seeing it I can't comment.
C2 - Main tails undersized - Should be a minimum of 16mm for the 60 amp supply fuse listed.
C2 - DB has IP breach - Without seeing it I can't comment.

Does the quote include replacing the existing consumer unit?

 

[telectrix]

if the £780 includes a new CU (DB) with RCBOs, then it's not excessive. If not, it's a rip-off.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

He does say he can't find the electrode, but at the same time says the main earthing conductor connections and continuity are OK, and that the electrode connection is N/A. It can't be OK, not OK and not applicable at the same time.

BTW OP you might want to repost that report without the personal and company details.

 

[JamesWrite]

I would recommend you remove both yours and the electrical companies details from the report.

C1 - No main earth - But he has it listed as 10mm on page 2 of the report, I suspect he has been unable to locate the earth electrode so this should attract FI (further investigation).
C2 - No bonding on gas - Fair one.
C2 - RCD has IP breach - Without seeing it I can't comment.
C2 - Main tails undersized - Should be a minimum of 16mm for the 60 amp supply fuse listed.
C2 - DB has IP breach - Without seeing it I can't comment.

Does the quote include replacing the existing consumer unit?

Thanks for this. They haven't said, the guy who did the test finished, said okay I'm done and left and I got the report through via email with:

"Hi your report is attached , to remove the c2s which will also remove the item no. 6 and 7 also 780.00 inc vat".

It only took him about half an hour which I thought was pretty quick, I'd read online that it takes between 3 and 4 hours so was a bit shocked when he left.
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He does say he can't find the electrode, but at the same time says the main earthing conductor connections and continuity are OK, and that the electrode connection is N/A. It can't be OK, not OK and not applicable at the same time.

BTW OP you might want to repost that report without the personal and company details.

Yeah good point, that is weird. Not that I really understand any of it but that seems quite an obvious mistake.

Not much I can do though I'd imagine so I'll have to just bite the bullet and pay, I can't really afford it but will have to find a way!

Thanks for replying.
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He does say he can't find the electrode, but at the same time says the main earthing conductor connections and continuity are OK, and that the electrode connection is N/A. It can't be OK, not OK and not applicable at the same time.

BTW OP you might want to repost that report without the personal and company details.

Yeah good point, that is weird. Not that I really understand any of it but that seems quite an obvious mistake.

Not much I can do though I'd imagine so I'll have to just bite the bullet and pay, I can't really afford it but will have to find a way!

Thanks for replying.
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if the £780 includes a new CU (DB) with RCBOs, then it's not excessive. If not, it's a rip-off.

Thanks for this, gives me something to go back to them with.

If it turns out to be a rip off, would you recommend arguing the ---- with them or getting another spark in to get it sorted?

 

[telectrix]

it seems as though he's not including a new DB.if so, it's a rip off and you need to get another electrician to quote. a few respected members are in your area and would be happy to give you an honest quote.

 

[JBW175]

it screams of a lazy rushed report imo.

Can you post some photo's of your service head & consumer unit. might give us all a better idea.

 

[telectrix]

30 minutes to do a detailed EICR is scandalous. 3 hours is about right for a 6 circuit DB. how much did he charge for this rushed EICR?

 

[JamesWrite]

it screams of a lazy rushed report imo.

Can you post some photo's of your service head & consumer unit. might give us all a better idea.

This? Like I said mate, absolutely clueless over here so apologies!

 

[JBW175]

30 minutes to do a detailed EICR is scandalous. 3 hours is about right for a 6 circuit DB. how much did he charge for this rushed EICR?

Especially as they've referenced no reg numbers against any of the observations, given very little information and want to charge nearly £800 to carry out the remedial work...

Some people out there take the P**S.

I'd be calling someone else in to quote on the remedial work...