What electrical certificate should you receive after work?

New installation work or significant alterations may require an Electrical Installation Certificate, while certain smaller alterations may use a Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate. An EICR reports on an existing installation.

What to consider

The appropriate document should identify the work or inspection, test results and responsible parties. Building Regulations notification may also apply to notifiable work in dwellings.

Warning signs and safe next steps

Keep certificates with consumer-unit schedules, equipment instructions and property records. They help future electricians understand previous work and can be useful during a sale or letting.

What helps Truvo assess the job?

Provide a clear description of the problem or planned work, the Sheffield postcode, access details and safe photographs of finished equipment only. Never remove a screwed cover or expose electrical parts for a photograph.

From initial advice to a quotation

An online enquiry can establish the likely scope, but a formal quotation follows review of the property details and any necessary inspection or testing. Every installation is different, so final design and price must reflect the actual conditions.