This service in Sidcup
NICEIC-approved EICRs for homes and rented properties in Sidcup from a fixed written price provided before attendance. We cover Sidcup (DA14) including Foots Cray, Albany Park, Longlands, Lamorbey and Blackfen. Part P registered, BS 7671-compliant inspections supported by £5 million public liability insurance and a 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Why Sidcup homes and landlords ask for it
Our NICEIC‑approved electricians who work across Sidcup explain the findings plainly, identify any urgent risks specific to the neighbourhood and property type, and give you a formal report that sets out the installation’s condition and recommended remedial actions.
The property mix in Sidcup — 1930s detached and semi-detached houses with mock-Tudor gables, Edwardian stock near the station, 1960s flats — means no two jobs are alike. Our electricians spend much of their time on 1930s detached houses with original wiring, consumer unit upgrades, EV chargers and garden electrics, and we plan each visit around the age of the wiring rather than a one-size-fits-all checklist.
What it costs in Sidcup
Get a fixed written price after assessment — our NICEIC-approved EICR quotes include testing, certificate, labour, parts and VAT so you can budget and meet landlord obligations. For Sidcup landlords, an EICR is required every five years and non-compliance can carry penalties up to £40,000.
| Job | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| EICR, up to 3-bed | £150–£250 | Testing, certificate, labour, parts, VAT |
| EICR, 4–5 bed | £250–£350 | Testing, certificate, labour, parts, VAT |
| Commercial EICR | £30–£50 per circuit | Testing, certificate, labour, parts, VAT |
| Fault finding | £80/hr | Diagnostic labour (per hour), VAT |
| Consumer unit replacement | £500–£700 | Labour, parts, VAT (replacement unit installation) |
Not included: plastering, decoration, asbestos removal, DNO supply-upgrade charges and scaffold or specialist access equipment.
How quickly we can book you in
We can often book you in within 24 hours (subject to availability) for an EICR appointment.
We operate Monday–Saturday, 7am–6pm, and will confirm availability when you contact us. Lead time depends on existing bookings, property access and the scope of inspection, so we give a clear, realistic time slot rather than making promises we can’t keep. Where our schedule allows we may offer same‑day appointments, particularly if you can provide prompt access. For landlord inspections, we recommend booking before a renewal date or tenancy change to allow time for any remedial work identified.
As NICEIC approved and Part P registered electricians, we carry out inspections methodically and issue the appropriate documentation after completion. Contact us with your postcode, property size and preferred date, and we’ll confirm the earliest suitable appointment.
Streets and property types we know in Sidcup
Property age and construction in Sidcup’s neighbourhoods affect both the time we need for an EICR and the issues we’ll inspect most closely.
In Longlands and the town centre, where many terraces date from the Victorian era (c. 1837–1901), we commonly encounter older VIR and rubber‑insulated cable in lofts and behind switches, which can require extended testing and careful inspection.
In Foots Cray and Albany Park, where there are many older village houses and inter‑war suburban homes (1920s–1930s), we look for ageing fuse boxes and period lighting circuits. Lamorbey and Blackfen include a mix of rural cottages and 20th‑century family homes; in Blackfen, several listed and period properties require a proportionate approach that protects historic fabric while assessing electrical safety to current standards.
The full service, step by step
From booking through to certification, we carry out each EICR in Sidcup to a clear, documented process. We confirm the property details, circuit count, access arrangements and fixed price in writing, then provide a pre inspection checklist so you can prepare safely.
On site, our NICEIC-approved electricians inspect the consumer unit, earthing, bonding, wiring condition and accessible accessories. We complete required dead and live testing, recording results against BS 7671 requirements. Where appropriate, we consider older VIR, rubber or aluminium wiring found in local housing stock.
We explain any observations clearly and issue the completed EICR with coded findings and supporting test schedules. If remedial work is needed, we provide a separate written quote before starting. Our post report followup helps you understand the next actions and retain compliant electrical records.