EICR testing in Mountain Ash
Mountain Ash, Abercynon and Penrhiwceiber share the same building pattern: tight terraced rows on steep ground, many of them let. EICRs here are usually straightforward once access is sorted, and the observations tend to cluster around older boards and outbuilding supplies. We cover the whole of CF45.
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The housing stock in Mountain Ash
Terraces on sloping plots, often with cellars or under-stairs voids housing the intake. Rear yards frequently have a shed or workshop on a spur that was never protected properly. Newer estate pockets in Abercynon test more cleanly.
Steep hillside streets mean parking is the main constraint. Cellar and under-stair intake positions need clearing before we arrive to keep the visit to a single appointment.
What we typically find here
- Intake and boards in cellars or cramped under-stair voids
- Shed and workshop supplies on unprotected spurs
- Damp-affected readings on ground-floor and cellar circuits
- Older boards without RCD protection on socket circuits
- Bonding missing or disconnected after plumbing work
Around two and a half hours for a typical terrace, plus extra where cellars, workshops or annexes are involved.
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 Mountain Ash 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 Mountain Ash customers
Do I need to be there for the whole test?
No, but someone needs to provide access to every room and to the intake position. Power will be off in stages during testing.
Do you cover Abercynon and Penrhiwceiber?
Yes, along with Miskin and the rest of CF45.
How soon can I get the report?
Usually the same day, and at the latest the next working day, with photographs of every coded observation.
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
Abercynon, Penrhiwceiber, Miskin, Cwmbach, Aberdare