Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
Professional Electrical Safety Inspections for Homes, Landlords & Businesses
Samsons Electrical Services provides professional Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for homeowners, landlords and commercial clients throughout Clacton-on-Sea, Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Weeley, Great Bentley, Kirby Cross, St Osyth and the surrounding Tendring area.
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who needs an eicr?
Homeowners
Protect your family by ensuring your home's electrical installation remains safe and reliable.
Landlords
Meet your legal responsibilities by arranging professional electrical inspections for rental properties.
Home Buyers
Gain confidence before completing your purchase by understanding the condition of the property's electrical installation.
Lighting Solutions
We install indoor and outdoor lighting systems including LED upgrades, security lighting, garden lighting and feature lighting.
Commercial Businesses
Protect employees, customers and visitors while helping maintain compliance with workplace safety obligations.
Letting Agents
Support landlords by arranging professional electrical inspections and certification.
Whats included in an eicr?
- Full Visual Inspection - A thorough visual assessment of the accessible electrical installation.
- Circuit Testing -Testing electrical circuits and protective devices for safe operation.
- Consumer Unit Inspection - Checking the condition and suitability of the property's consumer unit.
- Earthing & Bonding - Assessing important protective earthing and bonding arrangements.
- Socket & Lighting - Testing Checking fixed sockets, switches and lighting circuits.
- RCD Testing - Testing relevant RCD protection to ensure it operates correctly.
- Fault Identification - Identifying defects, deterioration and potentially dangerous conditions.
- Detailed EICR - Report Clear documentation explaining the inspection findings and recommendations.
- Professional Advice - Straightforward advice from Samsons Electrical Services on any work that may be required.
UNDERSTANDING EICR CODES
C1 - Danger Present - There is an immediate danger. Urgent action is required to make the installation safe.
C2 - Potentially Dangerous - A dangerous condition exists that could become a safety risk. Urgent remedial work is normally required.
C3 - Improvement Recommended - The installation does not meet current standards, but the issue isn't considered immediately dangerous. Improvement is recommended.
FI - Further Investigation Required - The electrician cannot determine the condition of something without further investigation.
WHY HAVE AN EICR?
Improve Electrical Safety
Identify potential electrical hazards before they become serious problems.
Check Your Installation
Understand the current condition of your property's fixed electrical system.
Protect Your Home
Know your electrical installation has been professionally inspected.
Support Business Safety
Help maintain safe electrical installations for employees, customers and visitors.
Landlord Responsibilities
Help landlords meet their electrical safety obligations for rental properties.
Find Hidden Faults
Professional testing can identify defects that may not be visible during everyday use.
Areas we cover
- Clacton-on-Sea
- Kirby Cross
- St Osyth
- Great Bentley
- Weeley
- Great Holland
- Holland-on-Sea
- Jaywick
- Walton-on-the-Naze
- Brightlingsea
- Thorpe-le-Soken
- Alresford
Rachel John
3 months ago
We had a problem with our smoke alarms. Called at the start of the week and he came 2 days later and fitted new modern alarms. He left the ceilings unmarked and made sure any dust etc was cleared up. The price we paid was the price quoted and he was cheerful and friendly. Very very happy and would definitely recommend.
Rachel John
3 months ago
We had a problem with our smoke alarms. Called at the start of the week and he came 2 days later and fitted new modern alarms. He left the ceilings unmarked and made sure any dust etc was cleared up. The price we paid was the price quoted and he was cheerful and friendly. Very very happy and would definitely recommend.
Amber Mortimer
4 months ago
Had a problem with our bathroom light and extractor fan that needed fixing ASAP. I found good Facebook reviews for Samsons and used the WhatsApp message option to contact them. They replied really quickly with quotes and came round straight away the next morning and sorted everything. Very happy with the communication and service and will use them for any other electrical work needed in future 🙂
Amber Mortimer
4 months ago
Had a problem with our bathroom light and extractor fan that needed fixing ASAP. I found good Facebook reviews for Samsons and used the WhatsApp message option to contact them. They replied really quickly with quotes and came round straight away the next morning and sorted everything. Very happy with the communication and service and will use them for any other electrical work needed in future 🙂
Abigail Wackett
6 months ago
Brilliant service from Samsons Electrical Services. Sonny and Charlie carried out all the electrical work for our new kitchen and the results are amazing. Everything was done safely, neatly, and on time.
If you need a reliable electrician in Clacton-on-Sea or Essex, look no further. Professional, friendly, and great value. Highly recommended.
If you need a reliable electrician in Clacton-on-Sea or Essex, look no further. Professional, friendly, and great value. Highly recommended.
Abigail Wackett
6 months ago
Brilliant service from Samsons Electrical Services. Sonny and Charlie carried out all the electrical work for our new kitchen and the results are amazing. Everything was done safely, neatly, and on time.
If you need a reliable electrician in Clacton-on-Sea or Essex, look no further. Professional, friendly, and great value. Highly recommended.
If you need a reliable electrician in Clacton-on-Sea or Essex, look no further. Professional, friendly, and great value. Highly recommended.
Julian Sharp
8 months ago
I would thoroughly recommend Samsons Electrical Services. Sonny and his team installed some new lighting at our commercial premises. They responded quickly and were flexible in arranging a suitable time. I would definitely use them again.
Julian Sharp
8 months ago
I would thoroughly recommend Samsons Electrical Services. Sonny and his team installed some new lighting at our commercial premises. They responded quickly and were flexible in arranging a suitable time. I would definitely use them again.
Clare Juliette
8 months ago
THE BEST SPARKIES in ESSEX! VALUE FOR MONEY & Extremely high quality of work!
I Loved Sonny and Charlie from Samsons. Fun and cheerful attitude, quick to book me in and delivered an earlier cancellation date! Also the cheapest quote I’d received too! Highly recommend them! Best I’ve found in and around Manningtree!
I Loved Sonny and Charlie from Samsons. Fun and cheerful attitude, quick to book me in and delivered an earlier cancellation date! Also the cheapest quote I’d received too! Highly recommend them! Best I’ve found in and around Manningtree!
Clare Juliette
8 months ago
THE BEST SPARKIES in ESSEX! VALUE FOR MONEY & Extremely high quality of work!
I Loved Sonny and Charlie from Samsons. Fun and cheerful attitude, quick to book me in and delivered an earlier cancellation date! Also the cheapest quote I’d received too! Highly recommend them! Best I’ve found in and around Manningtree!
I Loved Sonny and Charlie from Samsons. Fun and cheerful attitude, quick to book me in and delivered an earlier cancellation date! Also the cheapest quote I’d received too! Highly recommend them! Best I’ve found in and around Manningtree!
Sharon Kerr
8 months ago
Work completed by samsons.
I recommend this company.
Have been in close contact at every opportunity.
I recommend this company.
Have been in close contact at every opportunity.
Sharon Kerr
8 months ago
Work completed by samsons.
I recommend this company.
Have been in close contact at every opportunity.
I recommend this company.
Have been in close contact at every opportunity.
goldie mulholland
8 months ago
Recommend Sonny. He was really easy to book in, arrived promptly, and communicated clearly about everything that needed doing. The whole process felt smooth and professional. Very happy with the work!
goldie mulholland
8 months ago
Recommend Sonny. He was really easy to book in, arrived promptly, and communicated clearly about everything that needed doing. The whole process felt smooth and professional. Very happy with the work!
Billy Andrews
9 months ago
Brilliant service!
was called very late at night due to works being completed and an undetected cable being hit in a wall, was out promptly within the hour, prioritised the customers safety with great effect and completed works efficiently and effectively, got the customers electric back on very quickly, would highly recommend this electrician to anyone!
(this post is coming from a major large scale corporate business that operates coverage over the whole uk, this is the standards this electrician sets!)
was called very late at night due to works being completed and an undetected cable being hit in a wall, was out promptly within the hour, prioritised the customers safety with great effect and completed works efficiently and effectively, got the customers electric back on very quickly, would highly recommend this electrician to anyone!
(this post is coming from a major large scale corporate business that operates coverage over the whole uk, this is the standards this electrician sets!)
Billy Andrews
9 months ago
Brilliant service!
was called very late at night due to works being completed and an undetected cable being hit in a wall, was out promptly within the hour, prioritised the customers safety with great effect and completed works efficiently and effectively, got the customers electric back on very quickly, would highly recommend this electrician to anyone!
(this post is coming from a major large scale corporate business that operates coverage over the whole uk, this is the standards this electrician sets!)
was called very late at night due to works being completed and an undetected cable being hit in a wall, was out promptly within the hour, prioritised the customers safety with great effect and completed works efficiently and effectively, got the customers electric back on very quickly, would highly recommend this electrician to anyone!
(this post is coming from a major large scale corporate business that operates coverage over the whole uk, this is the standards this electrician sets!)
Robert Trimmer
10 months ago
From all at Clacton Sea Cadets, we cannot thank you enough for all your hard work and dedication in getting our unit up to standard so we can continue to give to our young people in our community. You have been absolutely brilliant and we would highly recommend you to anyone, you went above and beyond. Thank you
Robert Trimmer
10 months ago
From all at Clacton Sea Cadets, we cannot thank you enough for all your hard work and dedication in getting our unit up to standard so we can continue to give to our young people in our community. You have been absolutely brilliant and we would highly recommend you to anyone, you went above and beyond. Thank you
Julie Dee
11 months ago
They went all out to replace our shower unit at short notice as my daughter is disabled and relies on our wet room for her independence. Turned up initially to inspect the fault and knew exactly what it was and isolated the power on it to make it safe. Gave advice on the model of shower I had to buy to replace it and where to buy. Great workmanship and service and a good installation price. Really pleased and will definitely use again.
Julie Dee
11 months ago
They went all out to replace our shower unit at short notice as my daughter is disabled and relies on our wet room for her independence. Turned up initially to inspect the fault and knew exactly what it was and isolated the power on it to make it safe. Gave advice on the model of shower I had to buy to replace it and where to buy. Great workmanship and service and a good installation price. Really pleased and will definitely use again.
Gerald Bird
11 months ago
Excellent service
Gerald Bird
11 months ago
Excellent service
Kevin Martyn-Jones
11 months ago
Great old fashioned service. Attended to a possible electrical fault in my Fathers apartment, but nothing found and reassured my Dad who’s 98 that all was fine but may be worth considering a new consumer unit in the not too distant future. Didn’t even charge for the call out but we will be booking Sonny to update the consumer board soon. Fantastic service, one of the good guys.
Kevin Martyn-Jones
11 months ago
Great old fashioned service. Attended to a possible electrical fault in my Fathers apartment, but nothing found and reassured my Dad who’s 98 that all was fine but may be worth considering a new consumer unit in the not too distant future. Didn’t even charge for the call out but we will be booking Sonny to update the consumer board soon. Fantastic service, one of the good guys.
Kathryn Pollard
12 months ago
Quick service, well communicated and 5 star work
Kathryn Pollard
12 months ago
Quick service, well communicated and 5 star work
Charles Appleton
12 months ago
Charles Appleton
12 months ago
Jan Porter
12 months ago
Called them with an issue about an old tv cable. They came out within half an hour and fixed the problem. I would definitely call them again for any work in the future, highly recommended.
Jan Porter
12 months ago
Called them with an issue about an old tv cable. They came out within half an hour and fixed the problem. I would definitely call them again for any work in the future, highly recommended.
Pilotrate Ltd
1 year ago
Fantastic emergency response from Sonny, power loss which was quickly identified and isolated to get the power back on, would highly recommend, thank you
Pilotrate Ltd
1 year ago
Fantastic emergency response from Sonny, power loss which was quickly identified and isolated to get the power back on, would highly recommend, thank you
Tradecert
1 year ago
Professional
Tradecert
1 year ago
Professional
Jessica Hackshaw
1 year ago
Highly recommended, very professional well respectful men , respectful and clean with the work carried out in my home leaving no mess , amazing manners and very kind to myself and animals , helpful moving furniture, quality of work 10/10 , very happy and satisfied
Thank you s very much
Thank you s very much
Jessica Hackshaw
1 year ago
Highly recommended, very professional well respectful men , respectful and clean with the work carried out in my home leaving no mess , amazing manners and very kind to myself and animals , helpful moving furniture, quality of work 10/10 , very happy and satisfied
Thank you s very much
Thank you s very much
Marion Larkin
1 year ago
Had sonny round to do light fittings very happy with the work very knowledgeable and advice friendly reliable would definitely use again
Marion Larkin
1 year ago
Had sonny round to do light fittings very happy with the work very knowledgeable and advice friendly reliable would definitely use again
Gill Scott
2 years ago
Fast and efficient, good standard of work. Replaced a very old fuse box for a new consumer box along with a couple of other jobs, reasonably priced and leaves the place tidy after. Thank you Sunny for fitting us in at short notice and working around the kitchen fitting very much appreciated 👍
Gill Scott
2 years ago
Fast and efficient, good standard of work. Replaced a very old fuse box for a new consumer box along with a couple of other jobs, reasonably priced and leaves the place tidy after. Thank you Sunny for fitting us in at short notice and working around the kitchen fitting very much appreciated 👍
Max Chapman
2 years ago
Used my local electrician sonny at Sampson’s electrical services to help us out on a bathroom and now we use him regularly to do our electrical installs from Clacton,Harwich,manningtree, Frinton-On-Sea, Walton and everywhere in between!
Tidy, efficient highly recommended.
Tidy, efficient highly recommended.
Max Chapman
2 years ago
Used my local electrician sonny at Sampson’s electrical services to help us out on a bathroom and now we use him regularly to do our electrical installs from Clacton,Harwich,manningtree, Frinton-On-Sea, Walton and everywhere in between!
Tidy, efficient highly recommended.
Tidy, efficient highly recommended.
Tessa Chan
2 years ago
Sonny and Jake recently rewired my kitchen after it was gutted. They are focused and efficient. I was very impressed by the way they resolved a couple of unexpected hiccups extremely quickly. I saw the rewiring before it was plastered over and it was a very neat job. Sunny also forwarded me safety check paperwork very promptly. Definitely recommend!
Tessa Chan
2 years ago
Sonny and Jake recently rewired my kitchen after it was gutted. They are focused and efficient. I was very impressed by the way they resolved a couple of unexpected hiccups extremely quickly. I saw the rewiring before it was plastered over and it was a very neat job. Sunny also forwarded me safety check paperwork very promptly. Definitely recommend!
Amy Welsh
2 years ago
Fitted outdoor plug sockets for us. Did a great job ,Would highly recommend.
Amy Welsh
2 years ago
Fitted outdoor plug sockets for us. Did a great job ,Would highly recommend.
daniel enticknap
2 years ago
Would definitely recommend Samsons. Very knowledgeable on the insulation I needed and will definitely use them again
daniel enticknap
2 years ago
Would definitely recommend Samsons. Very knowledgeable on the insulation I needed and will definitely use them again
Michael Chapman
2 years ago
I had an exceptional experience with Samsons Electrical Services Ltd. The team exhibited remarkable professionalism—clean, polite, and quick. The job was executed to the highest standard, and Sonny, the electrician, was notably respectful. They even accommodated me in their diary on short notice. Highly recommended for their outstanding service.
Michael Chapman
2 years ago
I had an exceptional experience with Samsons Electrical Services Ltd. The team exhibited remarkable professionalism—clean, polite, and quick. The job was executed to the highest standard, and Sonny, the electrician, was notably respectful. They even accommodated me in their diary on short notice. Highly recommended for their outstanding service.
Theresa Slater
3 years ago
Sonny SES Samson Electrical have done a fantastic job for us. They saved us from a full re-wire and have put a new fuse board in and many other jobs around the house, garage, garden and supplied electrics ready for an electric car charger. They have been punctual, friendly, professional, and done a really good job. I would definitely recommend. Thank you.
Theresa Slater
3 years ago
Sonny SES Samson Electrical have done a fantastic job for us. They saved us from a full re-wire and have put a new fuse board in and many other jobs around the house, garage, garden and supplied electrics ready for an electric car charger. They have been punctual, friendly, professional, and done a really good job. I would definitely recommend. Thank you.
Areas we cover
Clacton, Walton On Naze, Frinton On Sea, Colchester, Tiptree, Maldon, Chelmsford, Southend, Sudbury, Ipswich, Harwich, Manningtree
Frequently Asked Questions
An Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is a professional inspection and testing of a property’s fixed electrical installation. Samsons Electrical Services checks the condition of the wiring, consumer unit, circuits, sockets, earthing, bonding and protective devices to identify potential electrical safety issues.
An EICR helps identify electrical defects, deterioration and potential safety hazards that may not be obvious during everyday use. It can provide homeowners, landlords and businesses with greater confidence that their electrical installation is safe and in suitable condition.
EICRs are commonly arranged by homeowners, landlords, letting agents, businesses, property managers and people buying or selling properties. The appropriate inspection frequency depends on the property and its use.
Yes. Private landlords in England have legal electrical safety responsibilities. Samsons Electrical Services can carry out the required inspection and provide the appropriate report for your rental property.
The recommended interval depends on the property, its use and the condition of the installation. For many owner-occupied homes, an inspection is commonly recommended at intervals of around 10 years, while rental and commercial properties can have different requirements.
The time required depends on the size and complexity of the property and the number of circuits that need to be inspected and tested. A typical domestic inspection may take several hours.
Some parts of an EICR require circuits or the electrical supply to be isolated temporarily so that testing can be carried out safely. Your electrician will explain this before testing begins.
Samsons Electrical Services will explain the findings and any recommended remedial work. The report uses observation codes such as C1, C2, C3 and FI to indicate the nature and seriousness of findings.
People often refer to the EICR report as an EICR certificate. Technically, an EICR is a report documenting the inspection and testing results and any observations identified.
If the inspection identifies relevant defects requiring attention, Samsons Electrical Services can explain the findings and discuss the remedial work needed. Once work is completed, appropriate testing can be carried out.
BOOK YOUR EICR TODAY
Samsons Electrical Services provides professional Electrical Installation Condition Reports for homeowners, landlords and businesses throughout Tendring and surrounding Essex areas.
Our experienced electricians provide thorough inspections, clear reporting and straightforward advice on any issues identified.
Our experienced electricians provide thorough inspections, clear reporting and straightforward advice on any issues identified.
