One installer for landlord electrical compliance and renewables

If you're letting property in Greater Manchester, you've already got an EICR obligation. You may also be looking at solar and battery as a way to improve EPC ratings, attract tenants and protect rental yield. We do all of it.

We're a NAPIT registered electrician and MCS-certified solar installer based in Prestwich. Ashley has 20+ years' experience as an electrician, including 10 years on commercial projects.

EICR for rental properties - £150 plus VAT, same day certificates

Fixed price of £150 plus VAT for any domestic property - it doesn't matter whether it's a one-bed flat or a five-bed HMO, the price is the same. You get your inspection and all certificates on the same day.

The legal position for landlords is straightforward:

• EICR every 5 years, plus one for each new tenant
• Existing tenants must have the report within 28 days
• New tenants must have the report before they move in
• C1, C2 or FI issues must be fixed within 28 days
• HMOs are subject to the same 5-year cycle

Penalties for non-compliance are serious - fines up to £30,000, plus local authorities can arrange remedial work and bill you for it. Tenancy deposit schemes can also get involved.

What we check

A proper EICR isn't a quick visual - we test everything that needs testing:

Visual inspection covers wiring, switches, sockets and the consumer unit. We're looking for damage, signs of overheating, and general wear.

Electrical testing is where the technical work happens - continuity testing, insulation resistance, earth fault loop impedance, and RCD testing to ensure those trip switches work when they're needed.

You get a detailed report and all certificates on the same day. We explain results in plain English - C1 means immediate danger, C2 is potentially dangerous, C3 is "could be better but not dangerous", and FI means we need to investigate further.

When we find issues

If there are problems, we explain exactly what's wrong, why it matters, and give you fair quotes for any remedial work - no inflated prices, no unnecessary jobs, no scaring you into work you don't need. We can fix what we find, so you don't need to involve another contractor. Remedial work gets scheduled within a month, which gives you time to comply with the 28-day rule.

Why landlords look at solar and battery too

Beyond compliance, more landlords are looking at solar and battery installations and home batteries for their rental properties:

• Improved EPC rating - relevant for ongoing minimum energy efficiency requirements
• Attractive to tenants - lower bills mean lower tenant arrears risk and longer tenancies
• Smart Export Guarantee - any excess electricity can earn income (where the structure of the tenancy allows)
• Future-proofing - the building works once and benefits the property for decades

We use quality DMEGC and Trina Vertex panels - both N-type modules with long warranties. Battery systems we install include Solax and AlphaESS with capacities from 6kWh upwards.

Whether solar makes sense for a particular rental depends on the building, the meter setup, and the tenancy structure. We'll give you a straight answer - if it doesn't stack up financially, we'll tell you.

Older rental stock - what to expect

Many rental properties in North Manchester are older. Victorian terraces (common in Prestwich and Whitefield) often have:

• Old wiring systems like cloth-covered cables
• Inadequate earthing - proper earthing wasn't standard when these houses were built
• Circuits designed for gas lighting and a few basic electrical items, not modern loads
• Ancient fuse boxes with no RCD protection

It's worth bearing in mind that 70% of electrical fires happen in buildings built before 1950. A proper EICR matters more for older stock, not less.

New builds aren't automatically safe either - 1 in 5 new builds have electrical faults including loose connections, missing earth bonding, and downlight earth wires that have been cut off rather than connected properly.

Why work with us

• NAPIT registered electricians (66870) with proper qualifications you can verify online
• MCS-certified for solar installations (NAP-66870)
• Octopus Energy Trusted Partner
• 20+ years' experience - Ashley's seen it all and explains things clearly
• Honest approach - we check what needs checking and only recommend what actually needs doing
• 9.6/10 on Checkatrade from 80+ verified reviews

What we cover

Across Greater Manchester - including Prestwich, Whitefield, Bury, Radcliffe, Altrincham, Trafford and Stockport - no travel charges, same service, same price wherever you are.

Book your EICR or arrange a portfolio review

If you've got one rental that needs an EICR or a portfolio that needs a regular schedule, we can sort it. Contact us today to book.

If you'd also like to discuss solar or battery for a rental, we can survey the property at the same visit.