EICR in Morley

If you live in Morley and are considering an EICR for your home, it’s usually because you care about doing things properly.
I often compare an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) to an MOT for your home’s electrics. Most people wouldn’t drive a car without knowing it’s safe — and your home, where your family lives, deserves the same level of care.

An EICR isn’t just a legal document or a box to tick. It’s a practical way to understand the condition of your electrical installation, plan ahead, and protect both your family and your property.

What Is an EICR?

An EICR is a detailed inspection and test of your home’s fixed electrical installation. It checks whether the system is:

• Safe to use
• Correctly installed
• Not deteriorating with age

Once completed, you receive a clear written report, supplied as a digital PDF, explaining the condition of the installation and any recommendations needed to keep it safe and in line with current standards.

What Does an EICR Cover?

An EICR looks at all key parts of the fixed electrical system, including:

• The consumer unit (fuse box)
• Socket and lighting circuits
• Earthing and bonding
• Electrical fittings and accessories
• Wiring where it can be safely accessed

It also considers parts of the home that don’t normally carry electricity but could become live under fault conditions, such as metal pipework.

Plug-in appliances (kettles, washing machines, lamps) are not included.

“It’s Always Worked Fine” — Why That Isn’t the Whole Picture

Many homeowners assume their electrics are fine because nothing has gone wrong. In many cases, the installation is in reasonable condition — but it may not have been designed for how homes are used today.

Older systems were built to supply fewer, larger appliances. Modern homes use many more devices, often running constantly, and they’re far more sensitive to faults. At the same time, protective devices have improved significantly.

An EICR doesn’t assume something is unsafe just because it’s older. It checks whether the installation is still suitable for modern living and highlights sensible recommendations where improvements would improve safety.

A Real Example from a Modern Home

I was recently called out to a six-year-old new-build home where a kitchen fused spur had started smoking. The cause wasn’t age or overloading — it was a loose terminal that hadn’t been tightened properly during installation, six years earlier. The issue had been hidden since day one and only showed itself after years of normal use. This is exactly the kind of problem an EICR is designed to help identify:

Issues that aren’t visible day to day, but can become dangerous over time.

It’s also a good reminder that “new” doesn’t always mean fault-free.

How an EICR Saves Money and Reduces Disruption

Because electrics are hidden behind walls and floors, problems are often discovered at the worst possible time — usually after decorating or other work has been completed. An EICR allows you to:

• Identify issues early
• Plan work on your own timescale
• Combine electrical work with other improvements
• Avoid emergency call-outs and unnecessary disruption

For organised homeowners, it provides clarity rather than surprises.

How Often Is an EICR Needed?

For most homes, a five-year inspection cycle is ideal. Importantly, the first EICR is the most thorough. Once a baseline is established:

• Future inspections are usually quicker
• Testing is less intrusive
• Costs are often lower

An EICR isn’t a continuous expense — it becomes a reference document that helps you manage your home’s electrical safety sensibly over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the power be off?
Only briefly where required, and always in a planned, controlled way.

Is an EICR disruptive?
Much less than people expect. There’s no unnecessary lifting of floors or chasing walls.

Will I have to do work?
Not necessarily. Many reports contain recommendations that can be planned over time, not urgent repairs.

How I Carry Out EICRs
I carry out EICRs with a focus on safety, clarity, and proper documentation.

You can expect:

• A methodical, careful inspection
• Clear explanations in plain English
• Honest advice based on safety — not sales
• Tidy work and minimal disruption

My aim is for you to finish the inspection feeling informed, reassured, and in control.

Book an EICR in Morley

If you want a clear, honest assessment of your home’s electrical safety — without unnecessary disruption — I’m happy to help.

📞 Contact Glynn today to discuss booking an EICR in Morley.