EICR for Landlords in Sturry, Kent

If you let property in Sturry, the 2020 PRS regulations apply to you — five-yearly EICR, fresh inspection at the start of any new tenancy, copy to existing tenants within 28 days, and a copy to Canterbury City Council within seven days of any request. CJA Electrical works with private landlords and letting agents across Canterbury on landlord EICRs and the remedial work that sometimes follows.

What an EICR involves for Landlord

Technically a landlord EICR is identical to any domestic EICR — what differs is what the audit trail has to support. The inspection and testing follows BS 7671:2018+A2:2022, with a thorough visual check of the consumer unit, accessible accessories, and visible wiring, followed by dead and live testing of every circuit. The deliverable is the EICR form, a schedule of inspection (what was checked, what couldn’t be), and a schedule of test results (numbers per circuit). All three are needed for the certificate to satisfy Canterbury City Council or a tenant request.

When you need this in Sturry

Beyond the five-yearly cycle, Sturry landlords typically book in for one of these: A property has just changed hands and the EICR audit trail isn’t clean. A managing agent has flagged a property as compliance-overdue. Tenants are moving out and you want the EICR done during the void week before relisting. The property is going from rolling AST to a fresh fixed-term and you want the paperwork tidy. Canterbury City Council has written asking for a copy. Or — most boring but most common — the previous certificate is just running out and the diary slot is convenient.

What the report contains

The full landlord EICR deliverable is the form (with inspector qualifications, property address, observation codes, and overall pass-or-fail), the schedule of inspection, and the schedule of test results. We supply all three as a single PDF in the standard industry format that Canterbury City Council, your insurer, and the Private Rented Sector Database all recognise. Unsatisfactory reports — anything with a C1, C2, or FI observation — must be remedied within 28 days, with re-test on completion to issue a fresh satisfactory certificate.

Why book CJA Electrical for your Sturry EICR

Three reasons most often. The work is done by a City & Guilds 2391 qualified inspector with ten years of working on Canterbury property — the kinds of stock Sturry landlords actually own. Older property makes for more thoughtful inspections, not faster ones. The turnaround is reliable. Same-week appointments for Sturry, written PDF back within 48 hours, remedial work — when needed — quoted clearly so you can decide whether to instruct. The format is one your agent, your council, and the Private Rented Sector Database all accept. No pushback at the compliance end.

How the inspection runs

Booking flow: Phone call or WhatsApp triage — what kind of property, how many circuits, who has the keys. Quote out the same day. Confirmed appointment with the tenant or agent. Visit on the day. Report in the inbox within 48 hours. Remedials, if any are needed, quoted clearly with the option to decline. From first call to certificate in your inbox is typically four working days. Tighter is possible when the void week or the council deadline demands it.

What affects the price

We don’t publish a price list because the variables genuinely matter — circuit count, consumer unit type, accessibility, and the property’s age all shift the quote. Sturry stock varies, so a small terrace and a four-bed semi in the same postcode can be quite different jobs. Same-day fixed quote, no deposit on standard work, payment on certificate by card, transfer, or cash.

FAQs

Does the report need to be in a specific format?

The 2020 regulations don’t mandate a single format, but the standard EICR form is universally accepted by councils, letting agents, the Private Rented Sector Database, and insurers. Reports issued in non-standard formats can lead to pushback from Canterbury City Council or your agent — so the standard form is what we use.

How often do I need an EICR on my rental in Sturry?

Every five years, and at the start of any new tenancy — whichever comes first. The clock runs from the date of the most recent satisfactory report. If you’ve bought a Sturry rental in the last few years and the previous owner’s report is still in date, that report transfers with the property and you don’t need a new one until expiry.

Can Canterbury City Council fine me for not having an EICR?

Yes. Under the 2020 regulations, Canterbury City Council can issue civil penalties of up to £30,000 per breach for non-compliance, and serve a remedial notice forcing you to bring the installation up to standard within a defined period. The council can also request a copy of the certificate and must receive it within seven days of the request.

What does a C2 code mean and do I have to fix it?

C2 means potentially dangerous. The defect isn’t an immediate threat but it’s unsafe over the medium term — for example, a loose connection that could overheat, or earthing that doesn’t meet current standards. A C2 makes the report unsatisfactory, and the regulations require remedial work within 28 days of the inspection. Once it’s done, a re-test confirms the fix.

Do I need a new EICR between tenancies if the last one is in date?

You need to provide the new tenant with a copy of the current satisfactory report before they move in. You don’t need a fresh inspection if the existing certificate is still in its five-year window and the property hasn’t been altered since. If there’s been remedial work, a new circuit added, or a consumer unit swap, a fresh report is the safer answer.

How quickly do my Sturry tenants need a copy of the report?

Existing tenants receive a copy within 28 days of the inspection. New tenants receive the report before they take occupation of the property. We can email the PDF direct to your tenant or to your letting agent for onward distribution.

Will the EICR cause much disruption for my tenant?

Less than people often expect. Most three-bed homes are tested in a morning or an afternoon. Power is off only briefly on each circuit in turn rather than for the whole visit, so a tenant working from home can usually carry on with most of their day. We confirm a slot in advance and give the tenant a clear picture of what to expect.