Harlow is a New Town, so much of its housing went up in the 1950s and 1960s to a handful of repeating designs. That is useful when testing, because the same house type throws up the same findings again and again. Original consumer units still turn up, along with early plastic boards, missing RCD protection and circuits extended into later kitchen and bathroom work.
An EICR is a full inspection and test of the fixed wiring, the board, the sockets and the circuits, written up so you can see exactly where you stand. I work through the whole installation, grade every finding by urgency and explain in plain words which items genuinely matter. As an NICEIC Approved Contractor I certify properly, and the price is agreed before I book you in.
New Town stock understood
The repeating 1950s and 1960s house types around Mark Hall and Old Harlow have predictable wiring layouts, so nothing gets missed.
Ex-council homes
Properties bought from the council often carry a mix of original and later work, and tracing both is part of doing the report properly.
Plain-English findings
Every observation is coded by urgency and explained, so you know what must be fixed and what can safely wait.
Your questions, answered
How much does an EICR cost in Harlow?
Most flats and small houses land between £150 and £250, with larger homes between £250 and £400 because there are more circuits. I confirm the figure before booking.
My house still has its original fuse box, is that a fail?
An original board with no RCD protection is normally coded, which means it needs putting right. It is one of the most common findings in Harlow and it is straightforward to fix.
How long does the test take?
Around half a day for a typical Harlow house, longer if it has been extended and there are extra circuits to trace. I give you the timing when I quote.
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