EICR · Cornwall

EICR Cornwall

An Electrical Installation Condition Report records the condition of a fixed electrical installation at the time of inspection and test, identifies observations and sets out whether further investigation or remedial work is required.

01 Inspect Understand the installation
02 Report Record observations clearly
03 Act Plan investigation or remedials

What Harvtec covers

Condition reporting that leads to an understandable next step

Scope is agreed around the real property, equipment, access and evidence. The page explains the service without replacing a job-specific assessment.

Homes and home buyers

A condition report can help a homeowner or prospective buyer understand the fixed installation, visible risks and any areas needing further attention.

  • Existing homes and older installations
  • Concerns after damage, alteration or repeated faults
  • Information before planned electrical work

Landlords and agents

Harvtec can coordinate access, inspection, report handover and any separately agreed follow-up work for rented homes across Cornwall.

  • Private rented-sector inspection support
  • Clear report and next-inspection information
  • Further investigation or remedial work where identified

Commercial and operational premises

Testing can be planned around access, shutdowns, working areas and the existing information available for the installation.

  • Scope and limitations agreed before testing
  • Operational constraints considered
  • Findings connected to practical follow-up

How the work moves

From scope to report

Confirm the purpose and extent

Agree the property, reason for the report, known concerns, access, records and any limitations that may affect the inspection.

Inspect and test

The fixed installation is inspected and tested within the agreed scope, with findings recorded against the condition observed at the time.

Explain the outcome

The report is handed over with observations and the route for urgent action, further investigation, remedials or future review explained.

Check the guidance

Official sources, not sales shorthand.

Electrical duties and suitable maintenance depend on the property, equipment and current requirements. These links support the public information on this page.

Questions

Useful answers before you enquire

Is an EICR the same as a repair quotation?

No. The report records the condition and observations. Any further investigation or remedial work should be scoped separately from those findings.

Will the electricity need to be switched off?

Testing normally requires planned interruption. The practical timing and any sensitive equipment should be discussed before attendance.

How often do rented homes need inspection?

Current GOV.UK guidance for England says covered rented homes must be inspected and tested at least every five years, or sooner where the report requires it. Check the official guidance for scope and exceptions.

Inspection and testing

Start with the property and the reason for the report.

Send the Cornwall location, property type, occupancy or operating constraints and any previous report so the appropriate scope can be discussed.

Prepare an EICR enquiry