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ELECTRICAL INSPECTION

EICR in
Kensington and Chelsea.

Plan your electrical inspection in Kensington and Chelsea with practical preparation advice, official resources and a clear route to booking.

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Agree access within managed and altered buildings

For Kensington, Chelsea, North Kensington or Notting Hill, identify the actual dwelling and any relevant areas outside its front door when discussing an EICR. If a basement cupboard, common entrance or managed electrical room is involved, arrange access through the person responsible. The instruction should distinguish a home’s installation from communal or separately occupied parts.

Where rooms have been reconfigured or electrical work has followed refurbishment, collect the available certificates and explain the completed changes. The inspector should see the earlier report as well as later records rather than only the newest document. Do not remove covers or disturb fittings to prepare; describe access restrictions and let the qualified person decide the inspection arrangements.

Electrical inspection preparation guide
Preparation illustration; an inspection outcome depends on the property.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE

Fixed wiring, not portable appliances.

An EICR records the condition of the fixed electrical installation within the agreed inspection scope. Discuss access, previous reports and any known alterations with the electrician.

The report may identify work or further investigation. Receiving a report does not mean the installation is satisfactory; follow the findings and agree any next steps separately.

Read the full EICR guide

A well-prepared visit.

01 / SCOPE

Describe the property

Identify the exact dwelling or premises, its full postcode and any shared systems. Commercial and complex properties may need a tailored quote.

02 / ACCESS

Agree the visit

Arrange a keyholder and tell occupiers what to expect. Share previous records and known access restrictions before the appointment.

03 / FOLLOW-UP

Read the findings

Review the report or record and any action required. Repairs, further investigation and repeat visits must be agreed separately.

EICR questions in Kensington and Chelsea

Does a major refurbishment guarantee a satisfactory EICR?

No. The result depends on the installation assessed and the inspection and test findings.

Will a common entrance be inspected with my flat?

Not automatically. Clarify any communal installation and agree its scope separately with the responsible manager.

Is this a council-run service?

No. LPC is an independent provider. Council resources are linked for guidance and do not imply endorsement.

Guidance reviewed: 20 October 2026.

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