2025 EICR Regulations | Electrical Service

What the new regulations require

Under the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations, as amended in 2025, social landlords must now:

Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR)

Ensure fixed electrical installations are inspected and tested at least every 5 years
Inspections must be carried out by a qualified and competent electrician
Any issues classified as C1, C2, or FI must be remedied within 28 days (or sooner if specified)

Testing of Landlord-Provided Electrical Equipment

All electrical appliances and equipment supplied as part of the tenancy must be regularly inspected and tested
This includes white goods, fixed appliances, and any electrical equipment provided with the property

Tenant communication & documentation

Provide tenants with a copy of the EICR within 28 days of inspection
Supply a copy to new tenants before occupation
Retain records and make them available to local authorities on request

Compliance deadlines

New social tenancies: from 1 November 2025
Existing tenancies: full compliance required by 1 May 2026

Who these duties apply to.

These requirements apply to:

Housing associations
Local authority landlords
Registered providers of social housing
Managing agents acting on behalf of registered providers

If you manage or maintain the electrical safety of social housing stock, these regulations apply to you.

How we support social landlords & property managers

We offer a complete compliance solution, tailored to the needs of large and mixed-use portfolios:

✅ EICR inspections for individual dwellings and blocks
✅ Testing of landlord-supplied electrical appliances
✅ Clear, plain-English reports with prioritised actions
✅ Fast response to remedial works
✅ Scalable programmes for large housing portfolios
✅ Documentation structured to withstand local-authority scrutiny

We understand the operational challenges of access, occupancy, and coordination — and plan inspections accordingly.

Why choose us

Specialists in social and managed housing
Fully qualified, insured and compliant with current wiring regulations (BS 7671)
Experience working with housing associations, councils, and managing agents
Transparent reporting aligned with enforcement expectations
Practical advice — not just paperwork

Our focus is not just passing an inspection, but reducing risk, protecting tenants, and keeping you compliant.

Stay compliant. Reduce risk. Protect tenants.

If you’re preparing for the 2025–2026 regulatory changes — or need to bring existing stock up to standard — we can help you put a robust, defensible electrical-safety programme in place.