EICR pricing and requirements

[mr_deep_]

as I Stated earlier you need experience in the area you are working in.

if you don’t know these basics I would question that Experience.

Just a bit out of touch tbf mate - Been working commercial maintenance for the past 5 years - I wouldnt say this is a reflection on competency, would you?

 

[LewisM]

Just a bit out of touch tbf mate - Been working commercial maintenance for the past 5 years - I wouldnt say this is a reflection on competency, would you?

Yeah it is with regards to this, competency has noting to do with intelligence its how much you know and understand the subject

 

[mr_deep_]

Yeah it is with regards to this, competency has noting to do with intelligence its how much you know and understand the subject

So because I didnt know what the current requirements for new tenancies as of June 2020 and existing tenencies as of April 2021 were, this would deem me incompetent to complete an EICR on a domestic dwelling in yours and P/P's opinion?

 

[westward10]

No you do not need to know anything about the new requirements that is the landlords problem. You are carrying out an EICR and as long as you are competent to do this carry on.

 

[Deleted account]

So because I didnt know what the current requirements for new tenancies as of June 2020 and existing tenencies as of April 2021 were, this would deem me incompetent to complete an EICR on a domestic dwelling in yours and P/P's opinion?

It threw up questions, as every electrician in the country is or should be aware of this. And they should know the duration between testing If they are going to carry out EICRs.

basic stuff.

im sorry but there are so many individuals out there doing EICRs who don’t know the basics In EICRs. And the basics include correct coding.

some of the inspectors are perfectly competent electricians, but EICRs are not the same as an EIR. Much more to it then a lot think.

 

[westward10]

Frequency of testing cited in Guidance Note 3 are recommendations and not a Regulation although other documents may well make them requirements. BS7671 gives no frequency for testing periods at all.

 

[Deleted account]

@mr deep
I think i may be being a bit too harsh hear. I’ve started to get a bit concerned with the standard of EICRs out in the big world at the=moment. Also with a lot of threads on this site.

so I’m jumping on these threads, possibly before thinking. But possibly I’m right, maybe I’m not. I don’t know.

have a look at a few threads and you will know what I mean.

the standards are shocking and the coding......

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I have only scanned the thread, but in answer to your question I would be a similar price to @Paignton pete £250. If you intend to do it properly a 6 bed is going to take around 4-6 hours, plus at least an hour writing up the report and quote for remedials. However, If you are just starting out then perhaps just charge £200 as it sounds like you want to make sure you get the job. £150 is too low.

 

[mattg4321]

£250+vat for me at the very least down here in the SE.

Depends on what type of 6 bed and rough condition though. If it was a big 6 bed with plenty of reception rooms and wiring old it could take 3 or 4 days. I did one last year and the eicr cost them £1200+vat. 6 bedrooms.

 

[mr_deep_]

@mr deep
I think i may be being a bit too harsh hear. I’ve started to get a bit concerned with the standard of EICRs out in the big world at the=moment. Also with a lot of threads on this site.

so I’m jumping on these threads, possibly before thinking. But possibly I’m right, maybe I’m not. I don’t know.

have a look at a few threads and you will know what I mean.

the standards are shocking and the coding......

I understand your concern but maybe it would be more productive to guide people that are genuinely looking for help rather than looking for ways to prove their incompetency.

Before I post I have a scan of other threads and if I cant find my answer I post - As that is what I thought this forum is here for.

I'm not a bogjit and scarper - I take my trade seriously and want to do a propper job, however I I'm admittedly a little rusty after working maintenance for the past 8 years ish, therfore again, I come here for guidance as well as asking friends in the industry, to ensure I do the best job possible