Yes. If you let a property in Scotland, the law requires a satisfactory Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR), carried out by a competent electrician at least every five years, and the wiring, sockets and fixed appliances must be safe throughout the tenancy. It's part of the Repairing Standard that every private landlord has to meet, and it applies whether you let a single flat or a portfolio. An EICR is a full inspection of the fixed wiring, from the consumer unit to the furthest socket, with every finding coded so you know what's safe, what needs attention and what must be put right before the property can be let.
Wishaw, Motherwell, Hamilton and Bellshill all have a lot of rented stock, from the tenement flats and ex-council semis to newer buy-to-lets, and we test them week in, week out, so we know the older rewireable boards and mixed wiring that turn up in this kind of property. As a SELECT-registered contractor we give you the formal report plus a plain-English summary, with copies ready for your tenant or letting agent. If anything fails, we quote the remedial work as a clear fixed price and certify it once it's done, so your let stays compliant.
Every five years
A satisfactory EICR at least every five years is a legal requirement for private lets in Scotland under the Repairing Standard.
Report and remedials
You get the certified report plus honest fixed-price quotes for anything that needs putting right, never invented work.
Portfolio friendly
Letting agents and landlords with several Lanarkshire properties get agreed rates and renewals flagged before they lapse.
Your questions, answered
How often does a rented property in Scotland need an EICR?
At least every five years, and it's good practice to check the wiring at each change of tenancy too. We can flag renewals for your lets in good time, so a certificate never lapses between tenants.
What happens if the EICR is unsatisfactory?
It means one or more items need attention before the property is safe to let. We explain exactly what they are in plain English and give you a fixed price to put them right, then certify the work once it's done.
Do I need an EICR for a home I'm not renting out?
It's not a legal requirement for your own home, but it's still the best way to check your wiring is safe, and every ten years is the usual guide. It's well worth one when buying, selling or if the installation is old.
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