If you rent out a property in Cathays or Roath you will already know how tightly regulated the Cardiff landlord market has become. Between Rent Smart Wales registration and the Article 4 direction covering large parts of these areas, letting a home here means keeping every piece of paperwork current, and your Electrical Installation Condition Report is one of the most important. I carry out landlord EICRs across Cardiff, testing the fixed wiring, consumer unit and every socket and switch against the current wiring regulations, then give you a clear pass or a list of what needs fixing before the certificate can be issued. I work around tenants and empty changeovers alike, and I know these Victorian and Edwardian terraces well.
Solid-wall terraces like the ones around Cathays and Roath often hide ageing electrics behind later decorating, and with so many properties let as HMOs or student lets in this part of the city, the wiring can have been altered many times over the decades by different hands. I check the whole installation properly, not just a quick visual look, so you get a report that stands up if it is ever questioned by a tenant, agent or the council. If anything needs attention I explain it in plain terms, price the remedial work honestly and can usually turn the certificate around quickly so you are not left chasing paperwork at renewal time. Every property differs, so I always give you a fixed written price before I start any work.
NAPIT-Registered Testing
I am NAPIT-registered, City & Guilds qualified and DBS-checked, so you get a properly qualified inspection every time, with a certificate that satisfies letting agents, mortgage lenders and Rent Smart Wales requirements.
Fast Turnaround for Changeovers
I know how tight change-of-tenancy windows can get in Cathays and Roath, so I prioritise landlord EICRs and aim to get your report and any remedial work turned around quickly.
Clear, Honest Reports
You get a plain-English report, not just a pass or fail code. If anything needs fixing I explain why, price it fairly and give you a fixed cost before any work starts.
Your questions, answered
How much does a landlord EICR cost in Cardiff?
It varies with the size and condition of the property, but broadly £150 to £300 for a typical home, more for larger properties or HMOs. Every job and every house differs, so I always give you one fixed written price before I start.
How often do I need a landlord EICR?
Landlord EICRs need renewing at least every five years, or sooner if the previous report recommends it or there is a change of tenancy. I can advise on timing when I visit.
What happens if my property fails the inspection?
I will explain exactly what needs fixing, give you a fair fixed price for the remedial work and can often carry it out on the same visit, so your certificate is not delayed.
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