Electrical Safety Certificate is a legal requirement for every property owner, whether you own a single property or a portfolio. Each property must have an up-to-date certificate to ensure that all electrical equipment, including lighting fixtures, plug sockets, appliances, and wiring, is safe and maintained throughout the tenancy. Failing to meet these legal responsibilities could result in prosecution, hefty fines, and invalidated insurance
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Why Electrical Safety Certificates Matter for UK Landlords
All electrical installations naturally deteriorate over time and must be inspected and tested every 3 to 5 years to ensure safety. Commonly referred to as an electrical safety certificate (or, in some cases, a domestic or commercial electrical certificate), this document verifies that your property’s wiring and electrical components meet current UK safety standards.
In June 2020, the UK Government introduced guidance under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. These guidelines continue to apply in 2025, with separate guidance for landlords, tenants, and local authorities.
Rесоmmеndаtіоnѕ for Landlords
- Annual visual inspections – rесоrding thіѕ on a ѕаfеtу checklist.
- Inѕресtіоnѕ on tenant change of occupancy – recording electrical equipment, its соndіtіоn аnd fuѕеѕ fіttеd.
- Pеrіоdіс inspections of еlесtrісаl еquірmеnt by a quаlіfіеd еlесtrісіаn.
- 5 yearly реrіоdіс electrical inspections by a quаlіfіеd еlесtrісіаn tо еnѕurе ѕаfеtу and that the еlесtrісаl system соmрlіеѕ with current еlесtrісаl rеgulаtіоnѕ.
- Keep аll rесоrdѕ оf thе іnѕресtіоnѕ.
Booking an electrical сеrtіfісаtе will identify the following:
- Reveal if аnу оf уоur electrical сіrсuіtѕ or еquірmеnt аrе оvеrlоаdеd.
- Fіnd аnу роtеntіаl electric shock rіѕkѕ and fire hаzаrdѕ.
- Idеntіfу аnу dеfесtіvе electrical work.
- Highlight any lасk of еаrthіng or bоndіng.
- Tеѕtѕ аrе аlѕо carried out on wiring аnd fixing еlесtrісаl equipment to сhесk thаt thеу аrе ѕаfе. A schedule оf сіrсuіtѕ іѕ аlѕо рrоvіdеd, which іѕ invaluable for a рrореrtу.
Who should саrrу out thе еlесtrісаl safety certificate inspection аnd whаt hарреnѕ?
Electrical inspections must be performed only by accredited professionals, such as registered electricians. These experts evaluate your property against the UK’s safety standard (BS 7671 – IEE Wiring Regulations), ensuring that all installations are safe and compliant. Our team of fully trained electricians and gas engineers is ready to provide you with the proper certification.
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Domestic Landlord Electrical Safety Certificate
For domestic properties, obtaining an electrical safety certificate is crucial for both legal compliance and tenant safety. A proper certificate helps you address potential risks and supports various property needs such as:
- Selling or buying property
- Managing HMO properties
- Renting out a property
- Ensuring safe fixed-wire testing
- Facilitating smooth tenant transitions
Regular certification confirms that all electrical systems are maintained to current safety standards.
How Much Does An Electrical Safety Certificate Cost?
The cost of obtaining an Electrical Safety Certificate varies with the complexity of your property’s electrical system. Generally, an inspection can be completed within one day, with certification issued within 24-48 hours. Typical costs in the UK range from £99 to £150, for example:
- Commercial Electrical Safety Certificate: £149.99
- Domestic Electrical Safety Certificate: £98.99
Recommendations for Landlords in 2025
To ensure your property remains compliant and your tenants stay safe in 2025, consider these best practices:
- Annual Visual Inspections: Conduct yearly checks using a detailed safety checklist.
- Tenant Change Inspections: Document the condition of electrical equipment, including fuses and fixtures, whenever tenants change.
- Professional Periodic Inspections: Schedule comprehensive inspections by a qualified electrician every 3 to 5 years.
- Maintain Detailed Records: Keep all inspection reports and certificates for future reference and compliance audits.
For additional guidance, visit our Domestic & Commercial EICR page and explore our full range of services.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call our expert team at 0800 048 7030. We’re here to help ensure your property meets all electrical safety standards in 2025.
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