EICR testing in Neath
Neath sits between our Swansea and valleys work, and the EICRs here reflect both. Town-centre terraces and flats above shops on the one hand, Cimla and Skewen family housing on the other. We test across SA10 and SA11 for landlords, agents and homeowners.
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The housing stock in Neath
Flats above commercial units are the distinctive Neath job: landlord supplies, shared stairwell lighting and separate meters that all need identifying before testing begins. Residential Cimla and Briton Ferry stock is more conventional but often carries older boards.
Town-centre access is best early in the day before the shopping streets fill. For flats above shops we need the commercial tenant's cooperation to reach intake positions, so that gets arranged at booking.
What we typically find here
- Shared stairwell and communal lighting on unclear supplies
- Commercial and residential circuits mixed in older conversions
- Missing bonding in properties where services were relocated
- Older boards without RCD protection on socket circuits
- Extractor and heating circuits added without certification
Two and a half to three hours for a house, longer for flats above commercial premises because supplies have to be traced before testing.
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 Neath 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 Neath customers
Can you test a flat above a shop?
Yes, and it is a common job in Neath. We identify which supply feeds what before testing so the report is accurate about what was and was not covered.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, 8am to 9pm seven days a week, which suits tenanted flats where daytime access is difficult.
Do you cover Skewen and Briton Ferry?
Yes, along with Cimla and the rest of the Neath area.
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
Skewen, Briton Ferry, Cimla, Bryncoch, Tonna