If you rent out a property in Lincoln, an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) isn’t optional — it’s a legal requirement under The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. Get it wrong, and you’re looking at fines of up to £30,000. Get it right, and you protect your tenants, your property, and your investment.
What is an EICR?
An EICR is a formal inspection of the fixed electrical installations in a property — wiring, consumer units, sockets, and switches — carried out by a qualified electrician. The report identifies any damage, deterioration, or non-compliance with current safety standards (BS 7671).
How often do Lincoln landlords need one?
- Every 5 years, or at each change of tenancy if sooner
- Before letting a property for the first time
- Immediately if a previous report flagged issues requiring follow-up
What happens during the inspection?
A Matson Electrical engineer visits your Lincoln property, tests the consumer unit, checks earthing and bonding, inspects sockets and switches, and tests circuits for safe operation. Most residential EICRs take 1–3 hours depending on property size. You’ll receive a report classified as satisfactory or unsatisfactory, with any C1, C2, or C3 codes explained in plain English — not just electrician jargon.
What if my property fails?
Don’t panic. Most issues are straightforward — an outdated consumer unit, a missing RCD, or minor wear and tear. We provide a fixed-price quote for remedial work on the spot, and can usually turn around retesting within days, so you’re never left non-compliant for long.
Why Lincoln landlords choose Matson Electrical
We work across Lincoln and the surrounding villages, understand the local rental market (from Uphill terraces to newer Birchwood developments), and provide same-week appointments for landlords under time pressure from letting agents or tenancy start dates.
Get your Lincoln EICR sorted today
Don’t wait for a letting agent chase-up email. Book your EICR inspection with Matson Electrical and get a certificate you — and your tenants — can rely on.
