Commercial EICR & Electrical Testing

For most commercial premises, the recommended interval is at least every five years, though some properties and uses require more frequent testing. Premises with a high turnover of occupiers, higher risk environments, or specific insurance requirements may need testing every one to three years. We’ll advise on the right frequency for your property based on its use, age, and condition, and set up a reminder schedule so you don’t have to keep track of it yourself.

A commercial EICR is a thorough physical inspection and electrical test of your fixed installation, covering distribution boards, circuits, accessories, earthing and bonding, protective devices, and the condition of the wiring itself. We carry out both visual inspection and live testing, identifying any defects, deterioration, or non-compliance with current regulations. The findings are documented in a formal report with observation codes that indicate the urgency of any issues found.

If the report comes back as unsatisfactory, it means there are issues that need attention before the installation can be considered safe and compliant. We’ll provide a clear breakdown of what’s been found, prioritise the remedial works, and give you a quote for putting things right. Once the work is completed, we’ll re-test the relevant parts of the installation and issue a satisfactory certificate, giving you the compliant documentation you need.

Some disruption is unavoidable because circuits need to be isolated for parts of the testing, but we plan the work to minimise the impact on your operations. For sites that can’t tolerate downtime during trading hours, we work overnight, at weekends, or in phased visits spread across multiple days. We’ll agree the approach with you upfront and stick to it, so there are no surprises and your team can plan around the testing properly.

Yes, this is something we do regularly for property landlords, managed estates, multi-site businesses, and facilities teams. We build a central programme covering every property, schedule the tests across the year, and keep all certification in one place. It means compliance reporting becomes straightforward, you’ve got one point of contact for the whole portfolio, and nothing slips through the gaps when the renewal date comes round.