EICR testing in Llanelli
Llanelli sits at the western edge of our patch and we run there regularly from Gorseinon, which is close enough that a morning appointment is realistic rather than a promise. The stock is heavily terraced through the town, with post-war semis out towards Felinfoel and Llwynhendy and a steady student and professional rental market.
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The housing stock in Llanelli
The town terraces frequently show three generations of wiring in one property, and the giveaway is usually a modern kitchen and bathroom sitting on top of original lighting circuits. Post-war semis are more consistent but often still on their first consumer unit change, with the bonding never revisited when the gas or water services were upgraded.
Terraced streets are on-street only and tight in the middle of the day, so early appointments work better. Where a property is tenanted, one visit with confirmed access beats two half visits, and we can carry keys from an agent for the day.
What we typically find here
- Original lighting circuits under a refitted kitchen and bathroom
- Main protective bonding not upgraded after service replacement
- Sockets spurred from spurs in rear extensions
- Outside taps, sheds and garden supplies with no RCD protection
- Loft conversions wired into an existing upstairs circuit
Two to three and a half hours depending on how many circuits have been added over the years. Properties with converted lofts or outbuildings run longer.
C1, C2, C3 and FI in plain English
Something on the installation presents an immediate risk of injury, for example exposed live parts. We make it safe on the day where we can and it is reported straight away. A C1 means the report is unsatisfactory.
Not dangerous right now, but it could become so, for example missing earthing or bonding. A C2 also makes the report unsatisfactory and needs remedial work before a satisfactory report can be issued.
The installation is safe but does not meet the current standard, for example no RCD protection on a circuit that would need one today. A C3 on its own does not fail the report.
Something could not be fully assessed during the inspection and needs more work to establish whether it is a fault. An FI also results in an unsatisfactory report until it is resolved.
Any C1, C2 or FI makes the report unsatisfactory. If your Llanelli property fails, you get an itemised written quote for the remedial work, and you are free to have that work done by anyone you choose.
How the visit runs
- 1Booking and accessWe agree a slot, including evenings and weekends, and confirm who is providing access to the consumer unit, intake position and every room.
- 2Visual inspectionAccessories, protective devices, bonding and cable condition are inspected before any instrument is used.
- 3Dead testingPower is off in stages while continuity, insulation resistance and polarity are tested circuit by circuit.
- 4Live testingEarth fault loop impedance and RCD operation are measured with the supply restored.
- 5Coding and reportEvery observation is coded C1, C2, C3 or FI, photographed, and written up in plain English alongside the schedule of test results.
- 6Remedials, if neededAnything that needs putting right is quoted in writing at a fixed price. You are free to use another electrician, and we will still verify and re-issue.
EICR questions from Llanelli customers
Is Llanelli far enough out to cost more?
No. We work out of the Swansea side and Llanelli is a normal part of the run, so the price is the same fixed price you would get in Gorseinon or Loughor.
The house is a student let with several tenants. Does that change the inspection?
It changes the scope rather than the price band. Higher occupancy means more sockets in constant use, more extension leads and more wear, and where the property is licensed as an HMO the inspection is more thorough because sampling is not appropriate.
Can you do the report and the remedial work in one visit?
Small items yes, where they can be corrected safely and recorded on the day. Anything larger is priced in writing first, and you are free to have that work done by anyone you choose.
Do you cover Burry Port and Pontarddulais?
Yes, along with Felinfoel, Llwynhendy, Bynea and Pwll.
What is an EICR?
An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a formal inspection and test of the fixed wiring in a property. It records the condition of the installation against BS 7671 and codes anything that falls short.
How often does a rented property need one?
Domestic rented property in England and Wales is generally on a five-year cycle, with a copy provided to tenants. Check the current guidance from your local authority for your specific situation.
How long does an EICR take?
Most domestic properties take two to four hours depending on the number of circuits. HMOs and subdivided houses take longer because each supply is inspected separately.
Also covered nearby
Felinfoel, Llwynhendy, Burry Port, Pontarddulais, Bynea, Loughor