Commercial EICR Testing
Stroud Electrical Services provides commercial EICR testing for businesses, landlords, schools, hospitality venues and commercial property owners across Gloucestershire. Our NICEIC-approved electricians carry out fixed wire testing to BS 7671, with fixed-fee quotes, out-of-hours inspections and same-week reports available for most premises.
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Fixed-Fee Quotes
Same-Week Reports
Out-of-Hours Available
What Is a Commercial EICR?
A commercial EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is a formal inspection and test of the fixed electrical installation in a non-domestic property. It checks the wiring, distribution boards, protective devices, earthing and bonding to BS 7671 (the IET Wiring Regulations).
It is different from PAT testing. An EICR covers the fixed installation; PAT testing covers portable appliances such as kettles, computers and tools.
Consumer units, distribution boards and protective devices
Fixed wiring, cables and accessible accessories
Earthing and bonding arrangements
A sample of circuits, typically 10% per circuit unless faults are found
After the inspection you receive a Schedule of Inspections, a Schedule of Test Results and a final Electrical Installation Condition Report classifying findings against four codes (C1, C2, C3 and FI), with a clear Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory verdict.
After the inspection you receive a Schedule of Inspections, a Schedule of Test Results and a final Electrical Installation Condition Report classifying findings against four codes (C1, C2, C3 and FI), with a clear satisfactory or unsatisfactory outcome.
Most commercial insurance policies expect a current EICR. Mention any specific reporting requirements when you request a quote so the scope matches what your insurer or managing agent needs.
Is a Commercial EICR a Legal Requirement?
For commercial premises, electrical systems must be kept safe under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. The law does not name the EICR specifically, but a commercial Electrical Installation Condition Report is the recognised way to demonstrate compliance , a written record from a competent person showing the installation has been inspected and tested.
We can help with:
An employer or building owner
A commercial landlord
A tenant with control of the installation
A managing agent or responsible person for fire safety
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also requires electrical fire risks to be assessed and controlled. Most commercial insurance policies require a current EICR; without one, a claim may be challenged in the event of a fire or electrical incident. For commercial landlords, a five-year inspection interval, or change of tenancy, is the recognised standard.
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Who Needs One and How Often?
Commercial EICR testing is for any organisation responsible for a non-domestic electrical installation. We work with businesses across Stroud, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cirencester, Stonehouse, Tetbury, Dursley, Nailsworth and Painswick. Typical premises include:
We regularly help with:
Offices, retail and high-street stores
Pubs, restaurants, hotels and hospitality venues
Schools, care homes and community buildings
Industrial units, warehouses and HMOs
Most commercial premises need an EICR every five years or at change of occupancy. Higher-risk sites need testing more often.
| Premises Type | Recommended Interval |
|---|---|
| Offices, retail and general commercial | Every 5 years or change of occupancy |
| Schools, hotels and hospitality | Every 5 years |
| Industrial premises | Every 3 years |
| Public buildings, leisure, theatres | Every 1-3 years |
| Caravan parks, petrol stations, higher-risk sites | Every 1 year |
| Construction site installations | Every 3 months |
Source: IET Guidance Note 3.
What’s Included and What You’ll Receive
Our electricians work through the installation methodically and record everything in a formal report. The inspection process covers:
Visual inspection of consumer units, distribution boards and accessories
Dead testing: continuity, insulation resistance, polarity
Live testing: earth fault loop impedance, RCD operation, prospective fault current
Verification of earthing and bonding, plus formal report production
After the inspection you’ll receive: a Schedule of Inspections, a Schedule of Test Results, the final Electrical Installation Condition Report, and a fixed-fee quote for any remedial works (separate from the inspection cost).
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Why Choose Stroud Electrical Services?
Stroud Electrical Services is an owner-run, NICEIC-approved electrical contractor based in Gloucestershire. We support commercial electrical work across Gloucestershire since 2009. Our team of nine qualified electricians use commercial-grade test equipment such as Megger MFT testers, calibrated annually, with calibration certificates available on request.
We understand commercial EICR testing can interrupt operations. Where possible, we plan inspections around your working hours, including early mornings, evenings or agreed out-of-hours access. Most reports are returned within the same week. If the EICR is unsatisfactory, we’ll talk through the findings and quote separately for remedial work, lighting upgrades or rewiring where required.
Whether for your home or business, when looking for a trusted, certified electrician, get in touch to discuss your project, request a quote, or book a consultation.
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